🛵 Am I allowed to ride a moped in Sweden?

With conditions

Quick answer

Yes — you may ride a moped from age 15 with the right credential. A class I moped (EU moped) does up to 45 km/h and needs an AM driving licence. A class II moped does up to 25 km/h, has a motor of at most 1 kW, and needs a riding permit for class II. The minimum age is 15 for both. An AM licence requires theory and, for class I, a course at an approved school plus a test at the Transport Administration. Riding without the right credential is unlicensed driving, and de-restricting the moped to go faster can bring fines and reclassification as a motorcycle.

📋 The rules

Minimum age 15 for both moped classes
Class I moped (45 km/h): needs an AM licence
Class II moped (25 km/h, max 1 kW): needs a permit
An AM licence requires theory and a test at the Transport Administration
De-restricting the moped can bring fines and reclassification

🔓 Exceptions

Anyone who turned 15 before 1 October 2009 may ride class II without a permit
Holders of a car (B) or motorcycle licence may ride mopeds without a separate AM
Older "30-mopeds" have special transitional rules

⚠️ Penalties & fines

Riding without the right licence or permit is unlicensed driving with day-fines. A de-restricted moped exceeding the class speed can bring fines and be reclassified as a motorcycle requiring registration and insurance.

📎 Official sources

Last verified: 2026-06-20

❓ Frequently asked

How old must I be to ride a moped?

15 for both class I and class II mopeds.

What credential is needed for an EU moped?

A class I moped (45 km/h) needs an AM licence. A class II moped (25 km/h) needs a permit.

Can I ride a moped with a car licence?

Yes. Holders of a car (B) or motorcycle licence may ride mopeds without a separate AM licence.

What happens if I de-restrict the moped?

It can be reclassified as a motorcycle requiring registration and insurance, and you can be fined.

What does riding without a credential cost?

It is unlicensed driving with income-based day-fines.

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