Parliament examines bill obliging moped and quad-bike drivers to have licenses
A new AM category of transport will be introduced for mopeds and light quad-bikes. Photo:bettersurfthansorry.com.
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A new bill has been proposed to the parliament on making driver’s license mandatory for all types of moped and quad-bike drivers.
A new AM category of transport will be introduced for mopeds and light quad-bikes.
Another new A2 sub-category will also include bikes with no more than 35 kWh power.
Regulations that are applicable towards other vehicles will also apply to mopeds and quad-bikes, which will have to be registered in the Service Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
The legislative amendments will allow those under 18 to have AM (moped), T (tractor) and B1 (quad-bike) licenses.
The bill provides for a traditional period, which will end on January 1, 2020. During this period, drivers will be allowed to use mopeds and light quad-bikes without a driver’s license.
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Driving licences will be mandatory for all types of moped and quad bike vehicles in Georgia starting March 28, the Service Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) of Georgia announced earlier on Wednesday.