Mopeds in Spain (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: A ciclomotor needs an AM permit, for which the minimum age is 15. A helmet and compulsory insurance are required, and the moped must be registered.

RuleWhat applies
Minimum age to ridePrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotor)15 years [1]
LicencePrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotor)Permit class AM (ciclomotores of two or three wheels and light quadricycles). [1]
Helmet requiredPrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotor)Yes [2]
Insurance requiredPrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotor)Yes [2]
Plate / registrationPrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotor)Must be registered (matriculado) and have a circulation licence (licencia de circulación) issued by the traffic office. [3]
Maximum design speedPrivately owned; Moped (ciclomotor)up to 45 km/h (design speed) [4]

Notes

  • The DGT page 'En ciclomotor' also mentions holding a class B permit. The Reglamento General de Conductores names AM only; this was not resolved.
  • Figure from the EU type-approval rules: vehicles in category L1e have a maximum design speed of 45 km/h.

Sources

  1. Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE): Real Decreto 818/2009, de 8 de mayo, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Conductores. (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT): En ciclomotor (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE): Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Vehículos. (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  4. European Union (EUR-Lex): Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.