Why do I need to have a moped inspected?
A moped must always comply with the rules for driving on public roads. For this, the technical condition of the vehicle is examined, for example. To determine whether a moped meets these rules, it must be inspected. If the moped is not inspected, you are not allowed to ride on public roads. Also, you must always take out moped insurance. We tell you everything you need to know about inspecting a moped.
When should I have a moped inspected?
There are a number of situations in which you should have your moped inspected:
- If your moped does not yet have a license plate
- If you are importing a moped from abroad
- If you had a collision with damage
- If the police find when checking on the road that your moped has technical defects
In the latter case, the RDW can register a "prohibition from riding on public roads" in the registration certificate. They also do this if the moped deviates from the data on the registration certificate. Only after you have had the moped inspected will the ban be lifted and you may ride on public roads again.
Where should I get my moped inspected?
You can have your moped inspected at an RDW inspection station. You must make an appointment online in advance. If it is a damage inspection, you can drive your moped on public roads on the day of the inspection appointment. This is only the route from your home to the inspection station. If you are having your moped inspected because it does not yet have a license plate, you can apply for a one-day license plate. This allows you to drive your moped to the inspection station on the day of the inspection.
What do they look at in the inspection?
During the inspection, the RDW checks whether your moped meets the rules for driving on public roads. These are requirements that include road safety and environmental aspects. The technical condition of the moped is also checked. In this way, the RDW ensures that all motor vehicles on the road meet the safety requirements.
Moped inspection without papers: is it possible?
During the inspection, they determine the year of construction or the date the moped was first put into service. If this is not possible on the basis of the moped, you must be able to prove the year of manufacture with additional documents. This could be, for example, a bill from the moped or a warranty certificate. In principle, you can also have your moped inspected without papers, as long as it meets all legal requirements. With papers, however, the inspection is faster.
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