Scooter laws in Spain (50cc)

Jul 19, 2007 · sparrows · 3 replies · 14155 views

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I was to get a scooter, and would love to avoid the hell of having to pass the Spanish driving test.

I've been told that pretty much anybody can ride a scooter as long as it's below 50cc. I was told that all you need is a helmet.

I'm an EU citizen, but only have a US drivers license.

Does anybody know what the actual law about 50cc scooters is?

I've been looking but haven't found anything.

Thanks.

Jul 19, 2007 · gonanddunnit

Hi,
Don't know the law with regard to US driving licence. If you have a 'full' UK car licence you can ride a bike up to 125cc in Spain. It was 50cc but the law changed about two years ago. I would have thought the same applied for a US licence. I would just ask in any of the larger bike retailers...they're usually very helpful.
ian

Jul 20, 2007 · Don Carlos

Check this out :

http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciclomotor

and then take a look at this :

http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permiso_de_conducir.