Car drivers free to drive small motorcycles from January 1, but need to take lessons

Car drivers can drive small powered motorcycles, following training, as from January 1. Transport Malta confirmed today. i  The motorcycle’s cylinder capacity must not exceed 125cc and have a power rating of 11KW or less. The power/weight ratio for electric motorcycles must not exceed 0.15KW per kg. Motor tricycles’s power must not exceed 15KW. Drivers must train with a certified motoring school for 10 hours, seven hours of which will be practical, the authority said. The motoring school will need to issue a certificate and Transport Malta will update the licence with the national code 111.   Drivers will not be allowed to carry a pillion rider.