Traffic Safety Act, Section 51 (a) provides for the required license for 'motor vehicles'. The above definition of a motor vehicle includes mopeds. A Class 6 or 7 vehicle license is required to legally operate a moped. A Class 6 license allows you to drive a motorcycle or moped on your own.
In Alberta, teens over the age of 14 who have a motorcycle learner's permit can legally drive insured mopeds, also called scooters. In a nutshell, a Class 6 license is what you need to get in Alberta to drive an unsupervised motorcycle or moped. You can also drive all other Class 5 vehicles (cars, trucks and other single-axle vehicles) supervised as an “apprentice”. As a Class 7, you can't drive a moped during nighttime hours.
When I decided to take on the task of riding a motorcycle, I had to figure out what type of license I would need in Alberta. Alberta is launching a new, more efficient road test system to ensure drivers have timely access to testing while maintaining Alberta roads. The changes will keep Alberta's definition of a moped consistent with the federal definition, as well as eliminate uncertainty in consumer transactions and add clarity to operator and vehicle licensing requirements, according to a provincial brochure. This is a title that new passengers earn in Alberta before you can upgrade to get your full Class 6 license.
Under the Alberta Traffic Act, you can ride an electric bicycle without a valid driver's license. Casey said that will mean more options for 14-year-old drivers and drivers over 16 who don't want to get a motorcycle license. A new, more efficient roadside testing system has been released to ensure drivers have timely access to testing while keeping Alberta's roads safe. If you're ready to take your road test, you should book one through the new online portal that Alberta has created for obtaining licenses and registrations.
