Scooters or mopeds are very common in Spain. For those who work in the city center, they have become a real salvation from traffic jams and the need to look for a place to park a car on crowded central streets. Mopeds or scooters are easy to drive and do not develop high speeds, so many people doubt whether they need a moped license in Spain. Yes, it is necessary. We will dwell on this issue in detail below.
What is a scooter in Spain?
A scooter or moped (scooter, escuter, ciclomotor, motoneta) is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle with an engine with a working volume of no more than 50 cubic meters. cm and a maximum speed of no more than 50 km/h.
At what age can you get a scooter license in Spain?
Starting from the age of 15. However, it is possible to carry passengers only after reaching the age of 18.
How to get a scooter license in Spain?
The procedure for obtaining a license for a scooter in Spain is in many respects similar to obtaining a driver’s license type B and consists of the following stages.
- Passing a psychophysiological test in an authorized center.
- Payment of state duty in the amount of about 40 euros.
- Submission of an application with a medical report and confirmation of payment of the state duty.
- Taking a theoretical exam (20 questions in total, 2 mistakes are allowed).
- Passing a practical exam (held on a closed site).
- After successfully passing the exams – obtaining a license to drive a scooter in Spain.
The scooter license belongs to the AM category. If you have a B license valid in Spain, you do not need to obtain an AM license.
The difference between a scooter and a motorcycle
The main difference is the volume and, accordingly, the power of the engine. Up to 50 cubic meters cm is a scooter or moped, from 50 cubic meters. cm – motorcycle.
From a practical point of view, a scooter is more convenient for city driving, because has a comfortable platform for the driver’s feet behind the front panel and a tank under the seat.
Motorcycle licenses in Spain belong to category A, with subcategories depending on the volume of the engine. The easiest category is A1, issued to drivers from 16 years of age, for motorcycles with an engine volume of 50 to 125 cubic meters. see If you have a category B driver’s license valid in Spain and have been driving for more than 3 years, you do not need to obtain category A1.
Rent a scooter in Spain
One of the most popular scooter rental companies in Spain is Cooltra. This is an international company whose branches are open in 11 of the most touristic cities in Spain, including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Alicante, Benidorm, Majorca, etc. Cooltra has a fleet of over 4,500 vehicles. The cost of renting is very economical compared to renting from other companies, for example, in Barcelona you can rent a scooter for a price of 25 euros.
What licenses are required to rent a scooter in Spain?
National or Spanish rights of category AM or foreign or Spanish rights of category B. In addition to national rights, we recommend issuing international rights, because most often, Spanish police officers do not approve of Russian rights. Please note that if you live in Spain for more than 6 months, you must obtain Spanish rights.
Where to buy a scooter in Spain?
If you decide to buy a new scooter, you can contact one of the specialized salons. However, if you are looking for a used option, you can find good deals on the motomercado website, where private individuals are free to sell and buy used scooters and motorcycles.