Info regarding trikes

Question

What license do you need to drive a trike?

Answer

In terms of the regulations a code A licence is required. A code A1 licence is only applicable to engine capacities less than 125 cubic centimeters. A definition of code A1 and A licences are: [b]A1[/b] A motor cycle without side-car which has an engine with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 125 cubic centimetres, or which is propelled by electrical power, but does not include- (i) any vehicle propelled by electrical power derived from storage batteries and which is pedestrian controlled; or (ii) any vehicle with a tare not exceeding 230 kilograms and specially designed and constructed, and not merely adapted, for the use of any person suffering from some physical defect or disability or a person of old age and used solely by such person. Includes authorisation to drive- (i) (aa) a motor cycle with a side-car; (bb) a motor tricycle; (cc) a motor quadrucycle, which has an engine with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 125 cubic centimetres; and (ii) a vehicle having pedals and an engine or an electric motor as an integral part thereof or attached thereto and which is designed or adapted to be propelled by means of such pedals, engine or motor, or both such pedals and engine or motor. [b]A[/b] A motor cycle without a side-car which has an engine with a cylinder capacity exceeding 125 cubic centimetres. Includes authorisation to drive- (i) a motor cycle with a side-car; (ii) a motor tricycle; (iii) a motor quadrucycle; and (iv) any other motor vehicle for which a code A1 driving licence is required.