Motorcycle helmets and licences in Denmark (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: Danish law requires the rider and every passenger aged 15 or over to wear a fastened helmet, and dipped beam must be used on motor vehicles in daylight. The starting ages are 18 for category A1, 20 for A2 and 24 for A, or 22 for A with two years of experience on A2.

RuleWhat applies
Helmet required for the riderRiding a motorcycle; MotorcycleYes [1]
Helmet required for a passengerRiding a motorcycle; MotorcycleYes [1]
Minimum age, category A1 (light motorcycle)Riding a motorcycle; Category A1 (light motorcycle)18 years [2]
Minimum age, category A2Riding a motorcycle; Category A2 (medium motorcycle)20 years [2]
Minimum age, category A (direct access)Riding a motorcycle; Category A (unrestricted motorcycle)24 years [2]
Minimum age, category A (after two years on A2)Riding a motorcycle; Category A (unrestricted motorcycle)22 years [2]
Dipped beam or daytime running light required by dayRiding a motorcycle; MotorcycleYes [1]

Notes

  • The rider and every passenger aged 15 or over must wear a fastened helmet while riding. The rider must make sure that passengers aged 5 to 14 wear one, unless the seat has a seat belt. The duty does not apply when riding in a car park, service station, workshop area or in similar circumstances.
  • These are the starting ages for the licence categories. Other age requirements can apply to licences taken as part of training or with earlier experience, and for conscripts and mechanics.
  • Category A can be obtained at 22 with two years of experience in category A2 and a practical test on a large motorcycle.
  • Dipped beam (or fog lights or special daytime running lights instead) must be used on motor vehicles when driving outside the lighting-up time, that is in daylight.

Sources

  1. Retsinformation: Bekendtgørelse af færdselsloven (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Færdselsstyrelsen: Kørekort til motorcykel (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.