Driver's Licence

Moped or Motorized Scooter (class 6D)

A moped is a passenger vehicle having two or three wheels and a maximum speed of 70 km/h, equipped with an electric motor or a motor having a cylinder capacity of not more than 50 cc with an automatic transmission.

Operating a moped or scooter requires a class 6D licence. Holders of all other classes (other than class 8) of driver's licence or probationary licence are authorized to operate a moped or scooter.

The holder of a moped or motorized scooter (class 6D) licence cannot drive any other vehicles.

Conditions for obtaining a moped or motorized scooter (class 6D) licence

• Minimum age: 14 (parental consent required if an applicant is a minor)
• Vision test: Yes
• Specialized driving course: No
• Learner's licence: No
• Knowledge test: Yes
• Road test: No

Home Study Program
Get yourself:

• Operating a Moped or Scooter workbook;
• Written consent of person with parental authority form (PDF: 1 page - 69 Kb) (if you are a minor).

If you are a minor, your mother, father or legal guardian must complete a “Written consent of person with parental authority” form.

Knowledge test and vision test
Schedule an appointment with an SAAQ service centre for a knowledge test and vision test.

When you go for your appointment, remember to bring the following:

• if you are under age 18, a completed “Written consent of person with parental authority” form;
• two valid pieces of identification (health insurance card, the original of your birth certificate issued by the office of the civil registrar (Directeur de l'état civil), if you are born in Québec, or a birth certificate issued by the official issuing authority, if you were born elsewhere in Canada, Canadian passport or Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, etc.);
• applicable fees, costs for obtaining a licence for various classes of driver's licence. The cost of a licence varies according to the period of time for which it has been issued (4 to 15 months), which is determined effective from the holder's birth date.

A knowledge test is comprised of 32 multiple-choice questions about the Highway Safety Code, road signs and traffic signals and the techniques of driving a moped or motorized scooter.

This test allows the SAAQ to ensure that you are adequately prepared to drive a moped or motorized scooter.

Passing mark: 75 %

If you fail the test: You must wait at least seven days before you can take the test again. An appointment is required.

Zero alcohol and 4 demerit points
An individual who holds a moped or motorized scooter (class 6D) driver's licence and is under age 25, is subject to a special series of restrictions, namely:

• zero alcohol; and
• licence suspension once a driver reaches 4 demerit points on his or her record.

To prepare properly, we suggest that you study:

• study traffic regulations in the Driver's Handbook;
• study driving techniques in Driving a Moped or Scooter.

Prohibition to carry a passenger
Since December 7, 2008, drivers of a moped or motorized scooter who are under age 16 are prohibited from carrying a passenger. Drivers who commit this offence are liable to a $128 fine*.

Prohibition to increase the power or speed of a moped or motorized scooter
It is also prohibited to sell, rent or place at the disposal of a person equipment designed to increase the power or maximum speed of a moped or motorized scooter.

• A private individual who commits an offence is liable to a $638 to $1,260 fine*;
• A legal entity that commits an offence is liable to a $855 to $2,510 fine*.

* This amount is subject to change and includes fines provided under the Highway Safety Code, registry fees and a contribution to IVAC, (Please note that additional fees may apply).

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