Driver licence needed for E-Bike, tricycle cargo etc?

chrisschubert21 · 2024-03-06T08:42:16+01:00

Explore whether a driver's license or number plate is needed for E-bikes and cargo tricycles in Portugal. Get clarity on local regulations.

chrisschubert21 Contributor

Member since 20 September 2021

chrisschubert21Contributor06 March 2024 06:42:16

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Morning ,

I know that I'm in the wrong discussion, but I have a question:

E-Bike, tricycle cargo, 1000W, need in Portugal a driver licence or a number plate?

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator06 March 2024 09:05:44

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Hello chrisschubert21,

Your discussion did not align with the topic of the other thread, so I have created a new thread with your post to ensure it gets more visibility on thePortugal forum.

Cheers,

Cheryl

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donn25 Serial expat

Member since 31 May 2022

donn25Serial expat07 March 2024 07:45:10

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It's over the 250W limit for a bicycle, so you will want to look for the regulations for the next step up.

I think you might start with the vehicle - how does a street legal vehicle happen in Portugal?聽 Can you just work on it in your basement until it appears to meet all the known requirements, or would it for practical purposes have to be certified by the manufacturer or importer?

My bicycle doesn't strictly comply either, but I'm not going to take more interest in the matter than the police do, so I'll just wait and see if there's a real problem.聽 It's the same in other parts of the world - it's a relatively new phenomenon that doesn't fit neatly into existing motor vehicle laws, and the legislation tends to be somewhat nonsensical, but if you make considerate, inconspicuous use of your motor power, you may聽 not have to worry about compliance.