When you receive your scooter you must contact the DVLA within 14 days (may be extended to one calendar month at peak periods, e.g. prior to 1 March and 1 September) and register it as a new vehicle. You do this by filling in a V55/4 application for available from you local DVLA office (details available @ www.dvla.gov.uk)
You will need to wait for this registration to be completed (normally 48-72 hours) before you can use or keep the scooter on a public road in Great Britain (GB). This is the current situation under UK Law.
Your Scooter is tax exempt as it is a fully electric vehicle but must still have a tax disc (provided by the DVLA free of charge). A more detailed description of the registration process can be found on the DVLA website.
Rider Eligibility
If you have a full driving licence that was gained prior to Feb 2001 then legally you will not require any further tests or training. UK Eco Scooters however advise that you complete a Compulsory Bike Training (CBT) course for the practical experience of riding a scooter.
If you have a full driving licence that was gained after Feb 2001 then legally you will have to complete a CBT course. You can then ride your scooter without needing L plates. If you have a provisional motorcycle/moped licence then legally a CBT course must be taken and the scooter must only be ridden with L plates until you have taken and passed your full test.
CBT courses can be taken and completed in one day and usually costs approximately 70.00GBP. Details of CBT course providers can be obtained from www.dvla.gov.uk. Easy, fun and relaxing to ride- skip past traffic jams (while you smile smugly at all the poor motorists sat in queues of course!) with a top speed of 30mph from the 1400w motor the top speed is the equivalent of a 50cc petrol scooter without a noise like a bumblebee on steroids
Registering your scooter
When you receive your scooter you must contact the DVLA within 14 days (may be extended to one calendar month at peak periods, e.g. prior to 1 March and 1 September) and register it as a new vehicle. You do this by filling in a V55/4 application for available from you local DVLA office (details available @ www.dvla.gov.uk)
You will need to wait for this registration to be completed (normally 48-72 hours) before you can use or keep the scooter on a public road in Great Britain (GB). This is the current situation under UK Law.
Your Scooter is tax exempt as it is a fully electric vehicle but must still have a tax disc (provided by the DVLA free of charge). A more detailed description of the registration process can be found on the DVLA website.
Insurance
We have teamed up with Rampdale to offer scooter insurance to all our customers.
Rampdale is an independent insurance broker that has specialised in 50cc and 125cc scooters for over twenty years. They are experienced, knowledgeable and provide an excellent service.
Simply contact Rampdale on 0844 815 6125
The need for insurance
You need at least third party insurance to ride a scooter and it is your responsibility to take out cover:
Third Party is the cheapest as you're only covered for injuries or damage you do to others or their property.
Fire and Theft covers your scooter being set on fire or stolen (and gives cover for third parties). Fully Comprehensive is the most expensive option but covers repairs to your scooter after an accident even if no other parties were involved.
RAMPDALE LIMITED, 5 FORUM PLACE, FIDDLEBRIDGE LANE, HATFIELD, HERTS AL10 0RN FSA No. 300279. Registered in England and Wales. Company No. 02295078
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