Legal age for kids to drive a bike?

[moonseeker]

Hi there

Anybody with reliable information about legal age to drive a motorbike? Size restrictions? Licenses? Conflicting info via Google. Thank you kindly; MS>

[Upnotover]

This is from the department of land transport website (translation by google);

[mr.buffalo]

I was on the coach to Bangkok from Pattaya some time back and I saw this child driving a moped. He could not of been more than eight. To get on or of he must have started/stopped by a lamp post or a tree for balance. If he survives I am sure he will be an ace rider when older.

[Pattaya28]

This is from the department of land transport website (translation by google);

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This google translation is hilarious.

What is the meaning of "personalized licence suspension" ?

What is the meaning "3 wheel car" ?

Can a motor bike under 110cc be driven by a 15 year old ?

[Pattaya28]

My Thai cousin is a 13 year old.

Many of his friends come to see him, many of the same age, all on their motor bikes.

No helmets no lights no nothing.

Too young to get insurance.

Where do they get their motor bikes.

Their parents.

It's the blind leading the blind.

At least once a month they go to visit 1 of their friends in hospital. Injured from motor bike accident. Some badly injured.

But still they pursue their lethal practice.

Remember, "This Is Thailand"

[PoolHustler]

My Son is 16 and has a valid Thai motorcycle license, he done the tests and sat the exam

[i claudius]

My Son is 16 and has a valid Thai motorcycle license, he done the tests and sat the exam

And we all know how strict that is here in Thailand still hope he never has an accident.

[thaicbr]

My Son is 16 and has a valid Thai motorcycle license, he done the tests and sat the exam

But can legally ONLY ride a bike of 110cc or less. What bike does he ride???

Sent from my phone with the app thingy.

[harrry]

That list is not complete as a 16 year old can obtain a licence for a motorcycle of less than 110 cc.

[LukDod]

That list is not complete as a 16 year old can obtain a licence for a motorcycle of less than 110 cc.

Actually, if less that 18 y/o and at least 15 y/o he can only legally be licensed for a bike no larger than a 90cc.

Though enacted in 1979, the Act is still valid and applies today

Motor Vehicle Act B.E. 2522 (1979)

Section 43

Anyone who wishes to drive a motor vehicle must apply for a driver's license according to following categories:

...<snipped>...

6. License for a motorcycle

Section 44

A driver's license under the category #1 - #6 or #9 is valid for one year.

Section 46

Requirements for application of license

1. He (applicant) is at least 18 years old. In case for a motorcycle under 90cc, he is at least 15 years old.

2. He has sufficient knowledge and skills for driving the vehicle.

3. He understands traffic rules set by the Land Traffic Act.

4. He doesn't have disabilities which affects him in driving the vehicle.

5. He is certified by a medical doctor that he's not suffering from illnesses which endanger him in driving the vehicle.

6. He is not suffering from mental illnesses.

7. He doesn't have a driver's license which he wants to apply.

8. His driver's license is not under suspension. In case his driver's license has been revoked, sufficient time has passed since the revocation.

Edited October 28, 2013 by LukDod

[davetrout]

there old enough when mum says go to shop on motorbike

[Travelman868]

I was on the coach to Bangkok from Pattaya some time back and I saw this child driving a moped. He could not of been more than eight. To get on or of he must have started/stopped by a lamp post or a tree for balance. If he survives I am sure he will be an ace rider when older.

Now lets be sensible about this. In the country ALL the young kids ride scooters, that's how they get to school. The older ones

10 year old + usually take their younger siblings on the back.

[reggaebkk]

Older than the legal age to have sex with an old man but younger than the age to drink a can of beer... somewhere in between.

I don't know the legal age to have sex with a drunk old man on a motorcycle though.

[sirchai]

1. He (applicant) is at least 18 years old. In case for a motorcycle under 90cc, he is at least 15 years old. Or younger. Or both.
2. He has sufficient knowledge and skills for driving the vehicle. He knows how to put on bicycle rims.
3. He understands traffic rules set by the Land Traffic Act. He knows that he must drive on the wrong side of the road.
4. He doesn't have disabilities which affects him in driving the vehicle. It's okay if he's got one arm and one leg.
5. He is certified by a medical doctor that he's not suffering from illnesses which endanger him in driving the vehicle. 40 baht makes people to Superman.
6. He is not suffering from mental illnesses.People just got out of a high security mental hospital.Nobody knows it.
7. He doesn't have a driver's license which he wants to apply. Sorry, too complicated for LOS.
8. His driver's license is not under suspension. In case his driver's license has been revoked, sufficient time has passed since the revocation.

Usually three days, or less.- .

Edited October 28, 2013 by sirchai

[sirchai]

Older than the legal age to have sex with an old man but younger than the age to drink a can of beer... somewhere in between.

I don't know the legal age to have sex with a drunk old man on a motorcycle though.

May I sincerely suggest to change your medication as soon as possible?-

Edited October 28, 2013 by sirchai

[spidermike007]

A rather silly question, in a sense that there is no law enforcement in Thailand, so who cares what the legal age is? In Samui, kids that are tall enough to climb onto a bike pollute the roads with their lack of abilities, and their dangerous driving, on a daily basis. Thailand is one of the few countries in the world, where not a soul is concerned or, nor afraid of the police. They are incapable, and seemingly unwilling to enforce the law, and keep the public safe. Not a law enforcement agency, but rather a revenue collection agency. So, asking the question presumes that they care. Maybe in Bangkok. Maybe. But elsewhere?

[wombat]

"reliable information"

when their legs and arms are long enough.

[jeff2258]

"reliable information"

when their legs and arms are long enough.

I'm about to say that. As long as their feet can tough the ground sitting on the bike.

[Andre0720]

That list is not complete as a 16 year old can obtain a licence for a motorcycle of less than 110 cc.

Actually, if less that 18 y/o and at least 15 y/o he can only legally be licensed for a bike no larger than a 90cc.

Though enacted in 1979, the Act is still valid and applies today

Motor Vehicle Act B.E. 2522 (1979)

Section 43

Anyone who wishes to drive a motor vehicle must apply for a driver's license according to following categories:

...<snipped>...

6. License for a motorcycle

Section 44

A driver's license under the category #1 - #6 or #9 is valid for one year.

Section 46

Requirements for application of license

1. He (applicant) is at least 18 years old. In case for a motorcycle under 90cc, he is at least 15 years old.

2. He has sufficient knowledge and skills for driving the vehicle.

3. He understands traffic rules set by the Land Traffic Act.

4. He doesn't have disabilities which affects him in driving the vehicle.

5. He is certified by a medical doctor that he's not suffering from illnesses which endanger him in driving the vehicle.

6. He is not suffering from mental illnesses.

7. He doesn't have a driver's license which he wants to apply.

8. His driver's license is not under suspension. In case his driver's license has been revoked, sufficient time has passed since the revocation.

Under 90 c.c. jing na...

If there was one specimen of a bike less than 90 c.c., following the law would mean some 5 million kids would be fighting to acquire that motorbike

[harrry]

That list is not complete as a 16 year old can obtain a licence for a motorcycle of less than 110 cc.

Actually, if less that 18 y/o and at least 15 y/o he can only legally be licensed for a bike no larger than a 90cc.

Though enacted in 1979, the Act is still valid and applies today

Motor Vehicle Act B.E. 2522 (1979)

Section 43

Anyone who wishes to drive a motor vehicle must apply for a driver's license according to following categories:

...<snipped>...

6. License for a motorcycle

Section 44

A driver's license under the category #1 - #6 or #9 is valid for one year.

Section 46

Requirements for application of license

1. He (applicant) is at least 18 years old. In case for a motorcycle under 90cc, he is at least 15 years old.

2. He has sufficient knowledge and skills for driving the vehicle.

3. He understands traffic rules set by the Land Traffic Act.

4. He doesn't have disabilities which affects him in driving the vehicle.

5. He is certified by a medical doctor that he's not suffering from illnesses which endanger him in driving the vehicle.

6. He is not suffering from mental illnesses.

7. He doesn't have a driver's license which he wants to apply.

8. His driver's license is not under suspension. In case his driver's license has been revoked, sufficient time has passed since the revocation.

Under 90 c.c. jing na...

If there was one specimen of a bike less than 90 c.c., following the law would mean some 5 million kids would be fighting to acquire that motorbike

I think you will find that has been updated to 110cc or possibly 115.

This translation may not have all the amendments.

[oyster]

I was on the coach to Bangkok from Pattaya some time back and I saw this child driving a moped. He could not of been more than eight. To get on or of he must have started/stopped by a lamp post or a tree for balance. If he survives I am sure he will be an ace rider when older.

Now lets be sensible about this. In the country ALL the young kids ride scooters, that's how they get to school. The older ones

10 year old + usually take their younger siblings on the back.

[moonseeker]

Older than the legal age to have sex with an old man but younger than the age to drink a can of beer... somewhere in between.

I don't know the legal age to have sex with a drunk old man on a motorcycle though.

May I sincerely suggest to change your medication as soon as possible?-

MS>

[oyster]

To put it into perspective, the country parts of Thailand (and certainly the further from BKK) the more it is like the UK in the 50's and early 60's. Country boys rode bikes, drove tractors, and had air rifles (legal age for a shotgun licence 10/6d was 14) crash helmets ???!!! - the early space helmets killed more than they saved - broken necks, hence the cutaway. UK police were a lot more amenable - like Thai country police, they tended to let the villages run themselves - if they where needed they would be told.

Just hope they don't make the same cock ups the UK has in trying to control everything.

[kannot]

When their feet can touch the floor.............it seems by me...............wonder why so many end up dead???

[transam]

15 too 18........110cc

18.........125cc......up.

[jaapfries]

It's one thing to have kids who are too young, driving these mopeds in a country-side setting (for practical reasons), but that is NOT the same as driving in Pattaya, Phuket, Bangkok or Chianmai, where the down-town traffic is simply bloody murder waiting to happen.

[ajarnmarc]

As soon as they know how to put the key in the slot...

It would certainly appear.

I will have to lock up my keys,

when my kids get old enough to figure it out.

Frighting thought.

[eddi]

I was led to believe that a motorbike below 100cc could not be registered in Thailand.

Lots of 110cc to 115cc bikes around though.

[rotary]

I had a kid run into my pick up many years ago and his school teacher told me I should feel sorry for the child as he was poor. I asked that teacher if the kid was poor where did the money for the bike and gas come from? There was no reply at that point.

[JoeLing]

> "He doesn't have a driver's license which he wants to apply" <

Considering how many people I know driving without any licence of any type,
how high are the chances of someone applying and paying for several licences
of the same category? For what?

Edited October 28, 2013 by JoeLing