DutchNews.nl - Moped licence test delayed

The introduction of a compulsory practical driving test for moped owners has been delayed until at least March next year, the Bovag motoring organisation told the Telegraaf on Tuesday.

The test, which will also involve compulsory lessons for learner drivers, should have been introduced on January 1. The aim of the new test, which is in addition to the theory test, is boost road safety.

A spokesman for transport minister Camiel Eurlings declined to comment on the reports.

1st they need to workout a plan with the manufacturers of these mopeds to ensure that everyone buying a moped understands social responsibility - something they don't have the foggiest idea about at present!

And, as the engines are so small, why do they disproportionately produce so much noise, smell, and environmental pollution?

By Gerard | December 1, 2009 3:55 PM

Yes! The 16 - 25 year old group, grab them all! Make them all take lessons and take a test! That should do wonders for all that excessive testosterone!

Some of the kids are in to sex & drugs, others prefer football & mopeds, but please don't tell me that lessons and tests will make any of them (or us) safer on the roads!

This is yet again a money-making operation designed for mass-milking!

Driving safely on the road comes with experience (Age) and not tests! Lessons and tests will rake in loads of cash, mainly from parents who are already financially stressed enough.

Personal selfish note:
I bought my first moped in 1970 and then progressed to big bikes (In the UK.)A few years ago, I was obliged to BUY a "Moped License" for around 27glds and then 6 months ago A REAL DRIVING LICENSE for around €45, that I cannot even use as an ID!

This is just another Balk-Bender-Ellender con for yet more milking!
If they aim to get the 50 plus group, I'll go back to cycling!

Footnote:
The moped laws are a joke here in NL.
Not allowed to have the capacity above 45k & take part with traffic doing 50 to 60+! Safety = experience & not money!)

By stevie | December 1, 2009 9:05 PM