I have a mate who has had a provisional driving license (bike entitlement) since 'years ago'.
He has recently bought a new bike after being off the road for some years and has not taken a CBT test, he says that as he had his license so long ago and for such a long time he does not need to take CBT.
Can someone clarify please as I think that he requires CBT ticket before riding?
Thanks
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Unless it's a moped (50cc, 30mph max), and he passed his car test before Feb 2001, he will have to take a CBT.
There are no other exceptions that I know of - but bike licensing is a minefield and is tinkered with regularly, so it's pretty unwise to just assume it's OK.
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As i understand it provisional entilment added on to a car licence only lasts six months then it has to be renewed.
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I think you will find that he needs to take a CBT or he will be riding it illegally.
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CBT covers more than the ability to just ride a bike e.g. the right markings to look for on helmets. I'd say it would be a useful learning experience to spend a few hours with an instructor who spends his working life in current traffic conditions.
Hawkeye
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Stranger in a strange land
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Can someone clarify please as I think that he requires CBT ticket before riding?
All the legal jargon is here:-
www.dsa.gov.uk/Category.asp?cat=106
snipurl.com/m8dl
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He needs one. SWMBO had to do her CBT and has held full car licence and consequently a prov. bike licence since 1980.
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Oh and to anyone who hasn't met her - believe me she does her research.
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Thanks to all who replied, I have let him know the good(?) news that his is illeagal at the moment.
To add insult to injury he has just told me he got snapped by a camera.. .. .. thats another story!
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