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Change the maximum cc for motorbike use by 16 year olds from 50cc to 125c

Submitted by David Smith on Tuesday 1st July 2025

Published on Friday 25th July 2025

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 25th January 2026

Signatures: 51

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Petition Action

Change the maximum cc for motorbike use by 16 year olds from 50cc to 125c

Petition Details

I want the government to allow 16 year olds to legally ride 125cc motorbikes with CBT licensing instead of 50cc.

Additional Information

I think the government should change this because I feel it’s ridiculous that if you wait a year to turn 17 and take more tests, you get to use 2.5x the legal limit of cylinder capacity than you were able to at 16. I don't think a one year difference in age will give the rider 2.5x more ability on the road.


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