What can I ride\drive with no license...?

[john-e89]

99.9% certain I'm losing my driving licence tomorrow for at least 6 months due to a couple of losing consciousness fits. It seems all I can drive is a 50cc moped, or electric pedal bike doing no more than 25mph.... :roll:

It's a bit of a minefield hence the question, anyone have any idea what could be the quickest mode of transport I can drive\ride...? Beit 2 wheels, 4....whatever. Its a 24 mile rural commute each day over uncongested moorland roads with no trucks, buses etc.

HELP....!!!!

 

[buzyg]

Some possible options here John. Interesting to read up a little on something I had not considered before.

https://www.drivingelectric.com/best-cars/1503/best-electric-mopeds

Seems to be plenty out there. Up around 2-5k for <30 mph though.

 

[Nictrix]

I dont think you will be able to ride a 50cc moped as you either need a car license or a provisional to be legal.

 

[Jollyjoiner]

As far as I know John you can't ride anything only a push bike or pedal assist e bike with speed assist up to 15.5mph with no license.
A moped would be a no no I'm afraid

 

[Rockhopper]

An E Bike would be your only option I think? Or just use taxis and be safe?

 

[Jollyjoiner]

I'll pop over every now and then and take you out in the Z for a coffee, I could pretend to be your carer, what could possibly go wrong oke:

 

[john-e89]

Some possible options here John. Interesting to read up a little on something I had not considered before.

https://www.drivingelectric.com/best-cars/1503/best-electric-mopeds

Seems to be plenty out there. Up around 2-5k for <30 mph though.

Can you ride those without a license though Buzy...?

 

[john-e89]

An E Bike would be your only option I think? Or just use taxis and be safe?

Too limiting Rock, I live in a rural village. A moped or something would at least mean I can get around here as public transport is futile. Also taxis are hard to pin down as private hire guys here are mainly airport runs etc.

 

[john-e89]

I'll pop over every now and then and take you out in the Z for a coffee, I could pretend to be your carer, what could possibly go wrong oke:

I'd kick your shins for such talk Nige....only idont need a broken foot from your tin legs as well.... oke: :evil:

 

[Jollyjoiner]

Some possible options here John. Interesting to read up a little on something I had not considered before.

https://www.drivingelectric.com/best-cars/1503/best-electric-mopeds

Seems to be plenty out there. Up around 2-5k for <30 mph though.

Can you ride those without a license though Buzy...?

Nope

 

[Jollyjoiner]

Electric Motorbikes / Mopeds that are capable of getting to speeds in excess of 28mph are classed as L3e-A1. There is no speed restriction however you must be 17 or above and have passed a CBT course OR have a full motorcycle licence. Please see full licence requirements on the government website.

 

[Chris_D]

idk if you would need a ladder to jump up onto such a massive beast John.
If so, then it's potentially a non-starter.
:evil:

 

[john-e89]

I fucking need this I really do on top of everything else.....FFSAKE.... :headbang: :headbang: :headbang: :x

 

[pvr]

I'll pop over every now and then and take you out in the Z for a coffee, I could pretend to be your carer, what could possibly go wrong oke:

Can you claim attendance allowance? Would at least pay for the petrol, something like £60 a week. Don’t know if it is enough to have to see John every day though

 

[john-e89]

I'll pop over every now and then and take you out in the Z for a coffee, I could pretend to be your carer, what could possibly go wrong oke:

Can you claim attendance allowance? Would at least pay for the petrol, something like £60 a week. Don’t know if it is enough to have to see John every day though

:rofl: :rofl: Christ that's savage.......thats REALLY savage.......!!

 

[Jollyjoiner]

I'll pop over every now and then and take you out in the Z for a coffee, I could pretend to be your carer, what could possibly go wrong oke:

Can you claim attendance allowance? Would at least pay for the petrol, something like £60 a week. Don’t know if it is enough to have to see John every day though

Feck, never thought of that, seeing him everyday has put a shiver down my spine :rofl:
We love you really John :friends:

 

[beanie]

Don’t know what the rules are for L6/L7 vehicles in the UK but it might be worth looking in to. The Citroen Ami is L6e I think and there are others that go a bit quicker but may not be available in the UK. Aixam, Ligier, XEV.

 

[BeeEmm]

As others have said if your licence has been suspended on medical grounds, you can only ride an ebike legally on the road, If you want a motor rated more than 250W or an assisted speed of higher than 15.5mph you will need a licence. Sorry to offer bad news but to get your licence back is always a struggle, with DVLA medical officers notoriously slow at agreeing to do so, so prepare for a longer wait.

 

[enuff_zed]

[ref]john-e89[/ref], done a bit of googling and there's a bloke called Shanks, who lends out his pony?

 

[jabber]

As others have said if your licence has been suspended on medical grounds, you can only ride an ebike legally on the road, If you want a motor rated more than 250W or an assisted speed of higher than 15.5mph you will need a licence. Sorry to offer bad news but to get your licence back is always a struggle, with DVLA medical officers notoriously slow at agreeing to do so, so prepare for a longer wait.

When I had to stop driving for 3 monthe after 2 TIAs I notified the dvla and when I got the all clear from the consultant I contacted the dvla again and was told if I had been told I was safe to drive I could do it immediately.