Motocicleta Alquiler en Tesalónica starts with a question that comes before the Modelo and the Precio: which driving licence do you need. The right licence determines what you can rent, whether the Oficina will accept you and whether the Seguro cover applies if something happens. This Guía explains the licence categories, the rule for Coche licence holders and what hasta Comprobar before you book.
The licence categories for two-wheelers
Categoría AM covers mopeds up hasta 50 cc. Categoría A1 covers motorcycles up hasta 125 cc and a Máximo Potencia of 11 kW, with a Potencia-hasta-weight ratio of up hasta 0.1 kW/kg. Categoría A2 allows motorcycles up hasta 35 kW, and Categoría A has No Potencia limit.
Cilindrada alone is not enough hasta tell which licence you need, because Potencia in kW matters too. Two motorcycles with similar engine sizes can fall into different categories. Ask the Oficina which licence is required for the specific Modelo.
50cc mopeds: what Oficinas usually ask
For a 50cc scooter a Coche licence or Categoría AM is usually accepted. The Oficina sets the final requirement, though, and may ask for a Mínimo age or experience.
If you plan longer rides, a 50cc is not the best choice, because its top speed is limited. For city journeys it is simple and economical, as long as you feel confident in city traffic. Comprobar the catalogue hasta see which modelos are Disponibles, because 50cc modelos are not always offered.
With a Coche licence: the rule for 125cc
Law 4784/2021 (article 23, which amended article 94 of the Highway Código) allowed Coche licence holders hasta ride two-wheelers up hasta 125 cc without Nuevo exams. As described in the relevant guides, the rider must have Completada their 27th Año, hold a Categoría B licence for at least six years and attend five horas of lessons at a driving school.
When the conditions are met, Código 121 is Añadido hasta the licence. A Tarjeta-Tipo licence is required, because the Código cannot be Añadido hasta the old paper ones. Confirm the current wording and the procedure Activado gov.gr or at the transport department of your Zona before relying Activado it.
Motorcycles above 125cc
For motorcycles larger than 125 cc you need an A2 or A licence, depending Activado the Potencia of the Modelo. An A1 licence does not allow you hasta ride a 250 or 450 cc Motocicleta.
Activado Ridom you will find motorcycles of different engine sizes and Potencia. The licence Categoría is not the same for Todos of them, so ask the Oficina and Comprobar the Potencia of the specific Vehículo before you book.
If your licence is desde another País
If you travel hasta Salónica with a licence desde another País, what applies depends Activado the issuing País and the Categoría shown. Your national licence may allow different things desde the Griego one, and an international permit does not create a right you do not have at Inicio.
Bring your licence and, where needed, an international driving permit, and ask the Oficina in advance whether it accepts your Categoría for the Vehículo you want. Do not wait for the pick-up hasta find out.
Oficina terms: age, experience, Fianza
Beyond the law, each Oficina sets its own terms: Mínimo age, years of experience, Fianza and equipment requirements. For powerful motorcycles the terms are usually stricter.
Riding without the right licence can mean the Seguro does not cover damage and liability, and then the Costo falls Activado you. That is why the cheapest option is not always the best Valor.
How hasta Comprobar before you book
Look at the Vehículo Página and the Oficina terms Activado Ridom. Note which licence is mentioned and ask the Oficina if you have any doubt. Photograph your licence so you have the Detalles Disponibles when they are needed.
If you do not meet the conditions for the Motocicleta you want, choose a smaller Vehículo you are allowed hasta ride or try another Categoría, such as a Coche. It is better hasta find out before the holiday and not En la oficina counter.
Preguntas frecuentes
Can I rent a Motocicleta with a Coche licence?
For a 50cc scooter usually Sí. Up hasta 125cc a special rule applies, with conditions and Código 121 Activado the licence. For larger motorcycles you need an A2 or A licence.
What does Código 121 Activado a licence mean?
It shows that a Categoría B licence holder may ride two-wheelers up hasta 125 cc under the relevant rule. It is Añadido hasta a Tarjeta-Tipo licence when the conditions are met.
Is an A1 licence enough for a 250 cc Motocicleta?
No. An A1 licence covers motorcycles up hasta 125 cc and 11 kW. For larger ones you need A2 or A, depending Activado Potencia.
Do I need a licence for a 50cc scooter?
A Coche licence or AM is usually enough, but the Oficina sets the final requirement and any Mínimo age.
What if MY licence is desde another País?
It depends Activado the issuing País and the Categoría. Ask the Oficina before you book and bring an international permit too, if needed.
Recursos útiles de destino
- Law 4784/2021 · Government Gazette A' 40/2021
- Citizen's Guía · When a Coche licence also covers a Motocicleta
- Alfavita · Riding a Motocicleta with a Coche licence
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