Motorcycles (Category A/AM): Equipment, Safety and Specifics
Equipment and licence
A category A licence covers motorcycles with an engine over 125 cc and over 11 kW; category A1 covers up to 125 cc and 11 kW; category AM covers mopeds up to 50 cc and 45 km/h. A rider must wear a fastened helmet; carrying a passenger without a proper seat and footrests is prohibited. Children under 12 may not ride as passengers. The motorcycle must have working headlight, brake light, horn, mirrors and a rear reflector.
Riding rules
Motorcycles must ride in the right-hand lane, and may move between lanes only when traffic is stationary. A rider must use dipped headlights at all times. Carrying a load that obstructs the rider's view or control is prohibited. Lane splitting at speed is an offence. A rider must not tow another vehicle, and must not ride without holding the handlebars.
Traps in questions
A frequent trap is the age limit for a passenger (12 years) and the helmet rule for the passenger as well as the rider. Questions also test whether a motorcyclist may use the left lane - only to overtake or turn left. Another trap is the AM category speed limit (45 km/h) versus the general settlement limit.
Rule of thumb
Helmet on, lights on, right lane, no passengers under 12. Treat every gap between lanes as closed.
Worked example
A category AM rider on a moped in a settlement with a 60 km/h limit may ride at most 45 km/h, because the vehicle's design limit applies.