Driving without a license plate

Driving without license plate prohibited

In fact, driving around on a moped without a license plate is prohibited. You are not allowed to ride a vehicle without a license plate on public roads. Nowadays, all mopeds have a license plate by default. If you buy an older moped from before 2007, chances are that the moped does not yet have a license plate. This is because the license plate requirement for mopeds was only introduced in 2007. In that case, you have to apply for a license plate yourself before you can ride the moped.

Risks of driving without license plates

If you drive around on a vehicle without a license plate, you risk a fine. Even if your license plate is stolen or lost, you will be fined. Driving around without license plates is simply not allowed. If you are caught you will be fined €140. Even if the license plate is damaged or difficult to read, you risk a fine of €90.

Moreover, without a license plate, you cannot get moped insurance. You are required to have at least third-party insurance for your moped. Even if you drive around on an uninsured moped, you risk a fine. The fine is much higher: €370.

Driving without a license plate

When you take your scooter on the road, you must have your paper registration certificate or registration card with you. This is because if you are stopped, the police may ask for it. If you cannot show this, you will be fined €60.

Have you recently transferred the moped's registration number to your name, but not yet received a registration card? Then you may drive without a license plate until 14 days after the transfer.

Have you lost your registration certificate or has it been stolen? Then you can apply for a new registration certificate through the RDW. You will then also automatically receive a new registration code.

License plate application

To avoid the risk of a fine, it is best to apply for a license plate immediately if your vehicle does not already have one. You can apply for the license plate at the RDW. Your moped will be inspected first. Among other things, the RDW will look at the technical condition of the vehicle and check whether the moped meets the rules for driving on public roads. Make an appointment here.

To take your moped to the inspection appointment, you must apply for a one-day registration plate. This allows you to drive to the inspection location on the day of the inspection. Apply for a one-day registration plate here.

After the inspection, the RDW sends you a registration card by mail within 5 working days. One working day later they will send a letter with the registration code. Once all documents are in, all vehicle obligations apply from that moment on. You need to make sure you have a license plate and that your vehicle is insured. You can buy a license plate from a license plate manufacturer recognized by the RDW.