Note that Vlieland and Schiermonnikoog do not allow cars or motorcycles! We didn`t have pictures of someone who loved riding in Switzerland, so here`s another one from Spain So how to get from the UK to the Netherlands by motorbike? It was illegal to have extra lighting on your motorcycle clothes and helmet when riding in the Netherlands. It turns out that this law was apparently repealed in 2021, and if you want some lighting on your clothes/helmet to make yourself more visible, you can do so. Although it is not part of the EU (or EEA), Switzerland has signed treaties that mean that driving there is pretty much the same as driving in the EU. Know that Switzerland, like the France, applies a rule of right-wing prority that can catch the unwary. For a full explanation, check out our France guide here. When you are 20 years old, you can get your driving license for the medium motorcycle (A2). If you have been in possession of an A1 driving licence for 2 years, simply take the AVD test and start at the age of 19. If you are 18 years old, you can take the exam for a motorcycle with a displacement of up to 125 cc and 11 kW. This is category A1.

You can even take motorcycle lessons from your 17th birthday. These lessons are the same as for 24-year-olds. Two years after obtaining the A1 motorcycle license and if you are at least 20 years old, you can pass the A2 motorcycle license. This is the category up to 35 kW. If you are 22 years old, you can take the exam for the heaviest category A motorcycle (unlimited power / minimum 50 kW). Don`t think you`re safe when your motorcycle is in sight. There have been thieves who come on motorcycles (two thieves out of one), pretend to admire parked bikes, and then bike away from someone sitting a few meters from their bike. 2: Driving License: No International Driving Permit (IDP) is required as your UK Driving License is still valid. Exceptions are if you still have an old-fashioned paper driving licence instead of a photo card, or if your driving licence was issued in Gibraltar, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. In these cases, you will need a 1968 PCI to drive legally in most EU/EEA countries (including France and Germany, but not Spain). Information on the global needs of internally displaced persons is available on the government`s website here.

Motorcamping and Bed & Breakfast het Dijkje is located between the so-called “big rivers”, ideal for driving on Dutch (see below). The Dutch built their dikes centuries ago to protect the country from flooding by rivers. And because the rivers are not straight, the Dutch are excellent motorcycle roads. It`s also not a big country and it`s easy to see a lot in a week, especially if you`re traveling by motorbike. The big cities (not just Amsterdam) and all the places where there are a lot of motorcyclists, such as in South Limburg, which has the added attraction for thieves that the borders with Belgium and Germany are nearby. Police forces from all three countries work together, but it is still much easier for thieves to get away with it. To rent a motorbike in the Netherlands, most places expect: Probably the most important thing you need to know before riding in France is how the Right Priority rule works – for a full explanation, check out our France driving guide here. If you are 21 years old, you can get the driving license for heavy motorcycle (A) and you can get the code 80* on your driver`s license. Whether you`re planning a short Channel crossing or a multi-week cruise across Europe, our checklist will guide you, so before booking your tickets, we`ll look at what you need to pay before you leave and what documents you`ll need when you get off the ferry (other canal cruise options are available). So always secure your motorcycle with a padlock attached to something solid.

And if you`re out of sight, make sure it`s in a garage: the motorcycle in the photo was stolen at this point. Visa requirements: The Netherlands is in the Schengen zone, so you probably have a maximum of 90 days if you are not an EU citizen. In addition to the main requirements for the EU, the France has a few extras: There are other peculiarities and things to look out for in Spain, including new urban speed limits and rules – see our full guide to driving in Spain here. Do you want to take motorcycle lessons in your area? Then, register with the Dutch driving school. We find the personal attention of the teacher very important for the student and attach great importance to creating a good relationship between the student and the teacher. This is one of the reasons to take lessons at Dutch Driving. With a wide range of driving instructors in the Netherlands, it is possible to quickly start driving courses in your area.