New A2 licence rules

Pilkeith · L Plate Warrior Joined: 03 Nov 2012 Karma :

Hi.

This has probably been asked before but I have a question which I hope you guys could help me with.

I'm 29 and a couple of months ago I did my mod 2 on a 125 meaning I now have a restricted licence. Yes I know you should have done DAS but I didn't and its done now.

I'm looking to get my first "big bike" but I've been reading about changes to the licence restrictions. Am I correct in thinking the limit is changing from 33bhp to 47bhp?

If so would I benefit from this increase in bhp limit having already got my licence?

If that's the case then it will certainly change my thinking on which bike to get. If I can benefit from the increase I might get a Honda NC700s.

Thanks in advance.

anthony_r6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 31 Mar 2011 Karma :

You will not benefit. You are restricted to 33bhp for 2 years, doesn't matter about the coming changes.
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Pilkeith · L Plate Warrior Joined: 03 Nov 2012 Karma :

Damn, that's what I feared. Will have to get the NC700 restricted then.

covent.gardens · World Clap Champion Joined: 09 Jun 2012 Karma :

You won't be affected by the changes. If you were you'd have the higher bhp limit but you'd have to take another test before getting a full licence and I bet you wouldn't like that! You're on 33bhp for 2 years but at least you'll automatically get Full A after.

You could always do a quick Accelerated Access before January if you have the money, and I could be wrong here, but after January I think you could still do DAS if you have serious regrets about being restricted. Might get a 1-day DAS course with bike hire for under £300 or so.

Flatbadger · World Chat Champion Joined: 07 Apr 2012 Karma :

Teflon-Mike · tl;dr Joined: 01 Jun 2010 Karma :

You don't have an A2 licence
You have a Full A with 2-Year >33bhp restriction.
A2 is new, and different, licence category, with permanent and forever >45bhp limit.
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