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Motorcycles: Delivery Services

Asked by Joe RobertsonConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 9 June 2025UIN 57521

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which regulations govern the use of (a) motorcycles and (b) mopeds with L-plates for commercial delivery work in urban areas; and whether she plans to amend those regulations.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

There are no current rules limiting commercial riding to those with a full licence. New riders are allowed to ride learner legal motorcycles, mopeds and scooters once they have passed their compulsory basic training (CBT) course. If riders do not to progress to a full licence within the two-year validity period of the CBT certificate, then they are required to complete their CBT course again. All riders are required to have a valid insurance policy to cover the type of machine and the activity they are undertaking.

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