Licensing and Insurance - Belgium driving Test

If you want to ride a motorcycle up to 125cc (A1)

Belgian law requires riders to be at least 16 to ensure maturity and skill for handling small motorcycles.

If you want to ride a motorcycle up to 35 kW (A2)

This ensures riders gain experience before moving to more powerful motorcycles.

If you want to ride a motorcycle over 35 kW (A)

Direct access to full-power motorcycles is restricted to older, more experienced riders for safety.

If upgrading from A1 to A2

Experience on lower-powered bikes helps build safe riding habits before handling more powerful machines.

If upgrading from A2 to A

Gradual licensing ensures better handling skills and accident prevention.

If applying for a motorcycle license

Passing both ensures knowledge of traffic laws and the ability to handle a motorcycle safely in real conditions.

If holding a provisional motorcycle license

Restrictions reduce risk for new riders until they gain more road experience.

If your motorcycle license has expired

Riding with an expired license is illegal and can result in fines or suspension.

If owning a motorcycle in Belgium

Third-party liability insurance is mandatory to cover injury or damage caused to others.

If riding without valid insurance

Riding uninsured is illegal, and violations result in heavy fines, seizure of the motorcycle, and possible license loss.

If you hold a foreign motorcycle license from an EU country

EU licenses are generally valid, but must be exchanged if you become a Belgian resident for long-term compliance.

If you hold a foreign motorcycle license from a non-EU country

Non-EU licenses often require passing Belgian theory and/or practical exams before they are recognized.

If you change your address in Belgium

Address changes must be reported to ensure official documents remain valid and correspondence is received.

If you have a medical condition affecting your ability to ride

Riders must inform authorities a medical exam may be needed to confirm safe riding capability.

If your motorcycle license is lost or stolen

Reporting the loss prevents misuse, and a new license must be issued before riding again.

If you buy a new motorcycle in Belgium

Every motorcycle must be registered and display a valid plate before being ridden on public roads.

If you sell your motorcycle

Deregistration ensures you are no longer legally responsible for the vehicle or liable for insurance and taxes.

If you modify your motorcycle’s engine power or structure

Major modifications may require re-approval and insurance updates to remain road legal.

If your insurance policy expires

Riding with lapsed insurance is illegal and exposes you to personal liability in accidents.

If your license is suspended or revoked

Riding during suspension is a criminal offense re-licensing may require passing tests again.