Driver Code B196: Motorcycles with a Car License

The code B196 allows holders of a Class B driving license to ride Class A1 motorcycles without having to pass a full practical or theoretical exam.

What can you ride?

With the B196 extension, you are permitted to ride light motorcycles (including scooters) with the following specifications:

• Engine displacement: maximum 125 cc
• Engine power: maximum 11 kW (15 hp)
• Power-to-weight ratio: maximum 0.1 kW/kg

Requirements

To obtain the B196 entry, the following criteria must be met:

• Minimum age: 25 years
• Class B license held: for at least 5 years
• Driving course: completion of a theoretical and practical training at a driving school (no exam required!)

Advantages and Limitations:

How does the process work?

First, you register at a driving school for the B196 course. This typically includes 4 theory sessions (90 minutes each) and 5 practical sessions (90 minutes each). Upon successful completion, the driving school issues a certificate. With this certificate and a current passport photo, you visit the driver’s license office to have the code added to your license.

Important: no more than one year may pass between completing the course and having the code entered in your license.