Overview of the
driving licence class AM, A1, A2 and A + Mofa

Minimum age:

• 15 Years

Vehicle:

• Maximum speed 25 Km/h

Minimum age:

• 16 Years

Vehicle:

• Single track moped
• Maximum speed 45 Km/h

Minimum age:

• 16 Years

Vehicle:

• Single track light motorcycle
• Maximum power 15 PS / 11kW
• Maximum engine size 125 cm³

Specialty:

• In contrast to class AM, the probationary period begins here.
• Category AM vehicles are not allowed to drive on motorways – class A1 vehicles usually are!

Minimum age:

• 18 Years

Vehicle:

• Power limitation to 48 PS / 35 kW
• The original power of the motorcycle must not exceed 96 hp before throttling.

Specialty:

• If you already have the A1 category for 2 or more years, you do not have to take a theoretical test! There are also no prescribed special drives, only the suitability to drive the large machine has to be proven.

Minimum age:

• 20 years in the case of 2 years’ prior possession of class A2
• 24 years without prior possession of class A2

Vehicle:

• No power limit!

Specialty:

• If you have already been in category A2 for 2 or more years, you do not have to take a theoretical test! There are also no prescribed special trips, only the suitability to drive the large machine has to be proven.