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erlaing
By erlaing | AA Member | 1 Post | 22 October 2018 at 5:58pm

Hi
I assume that I will need a motorcycle licence to drive a 110 cc scooter. I have been reading about the motorcycle licence tests and they say that automatic transmission is no longer accepted in the test. However, the 110 cc scooter that I want to purchase has an automatic transmission. I don't feel that I need to learn how to ride a 250 cc motorbike with a manual transmission. What are my options ?

Anon
By Cade | AA Expert | 3937 Posts | 23 October 2018 at 1:30pm

Hi there,
This is correct, your car license only allows the riding of a moped which is under 50cc and at speeds of 50kmh.
The rules don't specify the use of an auto vs manual, but it states that you must be on a LAMS approved bike. https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-licences/getting-a-licence/licences-by-vehicle-type/motorcycles/lams/