Riders must be at least 15 years old to obtain an AM moped licence.

Light motorcycles up to 125 cc and 11 kW require an A1 licence.

Riders must be at least 16 years old to obtain an A1 motorcycle licence.

Medium-power motorcycles up to 35 kW require an A2 licence.

Riders must be at least 18 years old to obtain an A2 licence.

All motorcycles, regardless of power, require an A licence.

Direct access to full A licence requires riders to be at least 24 years old.

Progressive access to A licence is allowed at 20 if rider has 2 years of A2 experience.

Riders must complete both theoretical and practical training before AM exam.

Progressive access from A1 → A2 → A is allowed if all legal requirements are met.

All categories require a medical check for vision and physical health.

Licence renewal can require a repeat medical fitness assessment.

All powered two-wheelers must have valid liability insurance to be legally operated.

Without valid insurance, the motorcycle or moped cannot be registered in Austria.

Riders must have insurance proof on them while riding.

Police can request proof at any time during roadside checks.

Riding uninsured can lead to heavy fines and vehicle impoundment.

Registration requires proof of liability insurance.

All riders and passengers must wear a helmet at all times.

Riders are responsible for ensuring passengers also wear helmets.

Operating a motorcycle or moped without a helmet violates Austrian traffic law.

Transfers require all documents and proof of insurance.

Certain motorcycles require periodic technical inspections based on age/registration.

Faults found during inspection must be fixed before the bike is road legal.

Expired licences cannot be used to operate a motorcycle or moped.

Learners must follow specific restrictions for their licence category.

Rental companies require proof of eligibility and coverage.

Imported bikes must be registered and insured before use on public roads.