Moped licence (category M) in Switzerland

Special category M covers mopeds, with different rules depending on their speed and weight.

Minimum age: 14

The minimum age for special category M is 14. The M licence also authorises driving special category F and G vehicles.

Fast moped: M licence at any age

The fast moped (30 km/h from the motor alone, up to 45 km/h with pedal assistance, maximum power 1 kW, maximum total weight 200 kg) requires the M licence from age 14, with no later exemption. This category includes the fast electric bike and the traditional moped.

Light moped: M licence from age 14 to 15, then none from age 16

The light moped (25 km/h with a seat, or 20 km/h without a seat, maximum power 0.50 kW) is ridden with the M licence from age 14 to 15, then with no licence at all from age 16. This category includes the slow electric bike and the electric kick scooter. See the electric bike and electric kick scooter page for details.

Heavy moped: M licence at any age

The heavy moped (multi-track vehicle, 25 km/h, maximum power 2 kW, maximum total weight 450 kg) requires the M licence from age 14, with no exemption at age 16.