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Mini Motos

Using a mini moto illegally could result in a heavy fine

Using these mini moto vehicles in parks, on pavements and in public places is almost always illegal. The only legal area to ride these would be on private land (such as the Norfolk Arena) and with the owner’s permission as long as its use does not cause harassment, alarm or distress, or a statutory nuisance.

An individual using a mini moto illegally could be liable to a fine of up to £1,000, have their licence/future licence endorsed (with resulting extra costs via insurance etc), lose their mini moto and see it crushed and/or have to pay for its removal and storage.

Mini Motos and the law

The Government regards Mini Motos (Go-peds etc) to be the same as motor vehicles and they should therefore:

Be registered with DVLA
Have road tax
Be insured
Comply with road vehicle (construction and use) regulations meaning that it should have the correct working lights, indicators etc
Have 'European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval' or 'Motor Cycle Single Vehicle Approval'
Riders should have a suitable safety helmet, appropriate insurance (for use on a road) and a driving licence that authorises the use of that vehicle
Riders of the vehicles should be 17 years of age unless the vehicle meets the definition of a moped, which can be ridden at the age of 16. A moped is a motorcycle or scooter that has an engine capacity under 50cc and is designed not to do more that 31mph/50kmh.