Am I allowed to ride a moped in Denmark?
Yes, but it depends on the moped type and your age. A small moped that goes at most 30 km/h you can ride from 15 with a moped licence; you can start driving school at 14 years and 6 months. A large moped that goes up to 45 km/h requires you to be 18 and hold category AM (or a car licence). A helmet is mandatory — riding without one costs 1,500 kr. A moped must have a number plate (since 2006) and mandatory liability insurance. No passenger may sit on a two-wheeled moped, and tuning is illegal and can cost you the moped.
📋 The rules
- Small moped (30 km/h): from 15 with a moped licence
- Large moped (45 km/h): requires 18 and category AM
- A helmet is mandatory (without: 1,500 kr)
- A number plate and liability insurance are required
- No passenger on a two-wheeled moped
🔓 Exceptions
- A car licence gives the right to ride both moped types
- Mopeds from before 1 July 2006 are exempt from a number plate
- Three-wheeled mopeds may carry as many passengers as they are built for
⚠️ Penalties & fines
Riding without a valid licence brings 2,000 kr the first time, without a helmet 1,500 kr and with a passenger 1,000 kr to both. Tuning can bring loss of the right and confiscation of the moped.
📎 Official sources
❓ Frequently asked
Can I ride a moped?
Yes. A small moped of 30 km/h you can ride from 15, and a large moped of 45 km/h requires 18.
How old must I be?
15 for a small moped with a moped licence, and 18 for a large moped with category AM.
Must I wear a helmet?
Yes. A helmet is mandatory on a moped. Riding without one costs 1,500 kr.
Can I carry a passenger?
No, not on a two-wheeled moped. A passenger costs 1,000 kr to both rider and passenger.
Can I tune my moped?
No. Tuning is illegal and can bring loss of the right to ride and confiscation of the moped.
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