Transport
The following information provides you with a broad overview of
the transport system in the UK and outlines some basic
guidelines for using vehicles on public highways.
It is illegal to take a motor vehicle onto the road in the UK
without possessing the appropriate documentation. This
includes a current driving licence, a valid MOT certificate, a
vehicle tax disc and vehicle insurance as detailed below.
To drive a motor vehicle in the UK you must comply with British
minimum age requirements.
|
Type of Vehicle |
Minimum Age |
|
Mopeds |
16 years |
|
Cars and Motorcycles |
17 years |
|
Medium sized vehicles |
18 years |
|
Large lorries and Buses |
21 years |


