Cab24 Akademie

Mopeds and e-bikes

What a fast moped (Mofa, fast e-bike) is and what a light moped (e-bike up to 25 km/h) is, which licences, number plates and insurance vignettes are required, and which traffic rules apply to mopeds – mostly the rules for cyclists.

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From the key facts

  • Fast moped: single-seat, single-track, no more than 30 km/h under motor power alone, no more than 1.00 kW, gross weight no more than 200 kg; combustion engine up to 50 cm³ or electric drive with pedal assistance up to no more than 45 km/h – VTS art. 18 let. a
  • Light moped: no more than 250 kg, 0.50 kW, electric assistance up to 25 km/h (with seat) or 20 km/h (without seat); without a licence from age 16, with licence M from 14; no number plate, no compulsory insurance – VTS art. 18 let. b; VZV art. 5, 6, 72; VVV art. 38

All key facts, the questions with explanations and the exam simulation are part of the course.

Legal references for this topic

The questions in this topic are based on these provisions:

  • VZV art. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 36, 72, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 97
  • VRV art. 3b, 28, 35, 40, 42, 43, 63, 68
  • VTS art. 14, 18, 175, 176
  • SSV art. 22a, 33, 64, 64a
  • SVG art. 43, 46, 47
  • VVV art. 35, 36, 38

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Basic theory for motorcycle and moped: signs, right of way, speed, riding technique – with one or two correct answers, as in the exam.

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