Mopeds in Norway (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: A moped in Norway may not be able to exceed 45 km/h and needs a class AM driving licence, for which the minimum age is 16. Mopeds are subject to a helmet requirement.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to ridePrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | 16 years [1] |
| LicencePrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | Driving licence class AM, or an older moped certificate (mopedførerbevis, issued until 2005). [1] |
| Helmet requiredPrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | Yes [2] |
| Insurance requiredPrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Plate / registrationPrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Maximum design speedPrivately owned; Moped (category AM) | up to 45 km/h (design speed) [1] |
Notes
- Class AM covers mopeds with two, three or four wheels; some licence codes (145, 146, 147) limit the type, for example three- and four-wheeled mopeds above 150 kg need code 147. The minimum age is for taking the licence.
- The Public Roads Administration names the helmet as an example of the rules that apply to a vehicle classed as a moped.
- Not stated on the Public Roads Administration pages that were read; the regulations (Lovdata) do not allow automated access.
Sources
- Statens vegvesen: Hva kan du kjøre med førerkort klasse AM? (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
- Statens vegvesen: Tekniske krav til sykkel og elsykkel (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.