What does a yellow license plate mean on a moped?
Everyone knows the yellow number plate for cars. But mopeds sometimes have yellow registration plates as well. However, there are two types of registration plates for mopeds: yellow and blue. We explain how fast you can drive with a yellow licence plate and what the difference is with a blue licence plate.
How fast can one drive with a yellow license plate?
On a moped with a yellow licence plate you can drive 45 kilometres per hour. A yellow licence plate usually has a black border and black letters. If you ride a moped with a yellow licence plate, you must always wear a helmet. In addition, with a yellow number plate you will usually drive in built-up areas on the carriageway between cars instead of on the cycle track. You are also obliged to take out moped insurance with at least WA coverage.
Difference between blue and yellow license plate
There are also mopeds with a blue licence plate. The biggest difference between the two is the maximum speed: a moped with a blue licence plate has a maximum speed of 25 km per hour. In addition, as a driver of a moped with a blue licence plate, you are not obliged to wear a helmet. You will also usually be riding on the cycle track instead of the carriageway. What is the same is that you need at least an AM driving licence and that you are obliged to take out moped insurance.
Applying for a yellow number plate
You can apply for a yellow licence plate via the RDW. To get the yellow licence plate you must first have your moped tested. The inspection checks whether the moped satisfies the rules for driving on public roads. The technical condition of the moped is also checked. So make an appointment for the inspection first. Then you can apply for a one-day licence plate. With a one-day licence plate you can drive to the inspection station on the day of the inspection.
Within 5 working days after the inspection, you will receive the vehicle registration card by post. One working day later, you will receive a letter with the registration code. As soon as the licence plate has been issued in your name, you must fulfil the obligations of a licence plate holder. You have to take out moped insurance and make sure that your moped has a yellow number plate. You must purchase this licence plate yourself from a licence plate manufacturer recognised by the RDW. Please note: the prices may vary from one manufacturer to another because they are allowed to set their own prices.
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