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road safety certificate (BSR),

AM category of driving license

The road safety certificate (BSR) corresponds to the AM category of the driving license.

It allows you to drive mopeds up to 50 cm3 or light quadricycles. It is obtained following theoretical training and practical training. Its validity depends on the date it was obtained.

Affected vehicles

Since January 19, 2013, the BSR (or the AM category of the driving license) is compulsory to drive: - a moped with a maximum displacement of 50 cm3 (internal combustion engine) or a maximum power of 4 kW ( other engines) from the age of 14 - a light quadricycle with a motor with a maximum power of 4kw (mini-cars classified as "carts" or quads with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cm³) from the age of 16.

Persons concerned

For driving a 2-wheel 50 cm3 (or 4 kW) or a cart, 3 scenarios arise. Young people aged 14 (moped) or 16 (carts) Holding a driving license with category AM is compulsory People born after 1987 They can continue to drive a 50 cm3 or 4 kw moped if they hold either a driving license, either the BSR, or a recognized equivalent title issued by a state of the European Union or the European Economic Area (EEA). In the event of loss of the BSR, you should contact the establishment where the training was taken or the prefecture to which this establishment depends. People born before December 31, 1987 can drive a 50 cc or 4 kw moped or cart without any special formalities, whether or not they hold a driving license.