Licensing & Bikers with Disabilities
Licensing FAQ’s
Not at all. Many NABD-supported riders with limb loss or reduced mobility hold full motorcycle licences. With suitable adaptations, a test examiner will assess your control, not your physical layout.
Yes, as long as you inform the DVLA if the change affects your riding ability. Many riders continue safely with updated adaptations or medical notes on their licence.
Times vary, but typically 4–12 weeks. You can usually continue riding during a review unless the DVLA explicitly tells you otherwise.
No. Adaptations affect the bike, not the rider category. You will still receive the standard motorcycle licence category (A1, A2, or A) based on the bike you tested on.
The DVLA does not require a declaration for bike modifications unless the adaptation is due to a medical condition, in which case the condition itself must be declared. Insurers, however, always need to know about adaptations.
Yes. You can complete CBT and ride on L-plates using an adapted motorcycle, providing the machine meets learner legal requirements.
No. Age rules for A1, A2, and A licences remain the same for everyone.
Yes. Many riders receive adaptation grants before completing training or tests. NABD can provide funding and technical advice to help you get on the road safely.
