Motorcycle rights

The age conditions for motorcycle categories are:

AM category - 15 years:

• motorcycles with a maximum speed of 45 km/h, for example scooters and scooters

• motorcycle or motor tricycle

A1 - 17 years:

• two-wheel motorcycles with or without side-car, with a cubic capacity not exceeding 125 cm3, with a maximum power of 11kW and with a maximum power to weight ratio of 0,1 kW/kg

• motor tricycle with a maximum power of 15kW

• also grants AM rights

A2 category - 19 years:

• two-wheel motorcycles with or without side-car, power maximum 35kW, power/weight ratio maximum 0,2 kW/kg

• motorcycle which has not been modified since previously having more than double the power

• also grants AM and A1 rights

A - 24 years old (except 21 years old if you took A2 19 years old)

• two-wheel motorcycle with or without side-car

• motor tricycles with a power exceeding 15kW

• also grants AM, A1 and A2 rights

Applications may be made to begin learning 3 months before the birthday.

For further information on categories of driving licences, see Article 6.

Cost

A driving licence for mopeds, AM examination, is 4.300 ISK.

A driving licence for a heavy motorcycle, A test, is 8.600 ISK.

A driving licence shall be paid by credit card in functional applications or at the administrative department where the application is made.

Application process

The district commissioner shall send a study authorisation to the Primary Schools, at which point the applicant may commence studies. Examinations are ordered from the Primary School.

After the examination, the driver may obtain a provisional driving authorisation from the district commissioner on presentation of confirmation from the examiner.

Processing and Delivery Procedure

The processing time for driver’s licenses is up to 7 working days from when the application is received and the license is ordered.

A driver’s license can be delivered in the following ways:

• Sent by mail (postal fee applies)

• Picked up at the district commissioners’ service desks.

The digital driver’s license is updated in the Ísland.is app as soon as the license is ordered. It is possible to request a temporary driving permit on paper, for example if someone is obtaining additional driving entitlements or does not have electronic identification.

Attachment data

• A passport photo must be included with the application.

• If an applicant has to wear glasses or lenses while driving or has other health problems that may affect driving, a medical certificate from a general practitioner must be returned.