New motorcycle driving licence rules 2026

🚦 Motorcycle learner riding in Cyprus (A1, A2, A)

Cyprus has introduced much stricter rules for motorcycle learners.

Learners in categories AM, A1, A2, and A are NOT allowed to ride independently on public roads.

A learner may ride only in the following cases:

During official training, while being followed and supervised by a licensed motorcycle instructor
While taking an official driving test
During state-mandated training (Police, Fire Service, National Guard)

🚫 Solo practice riding is no longer allowed for learners.

Engine: up to 125cc
Power: max 11 kW
Minimum age:
- Learner permit: 17½
- Full licence: 18
Learner riding (2026+):
- ❌ No solo riding
- ✅ Only with instructor supervision

Power: max 35 kW
The bike must not be derived from a model with more than double the power
Minimum age: 20
Requirement: Must hold a full A1 licence for at least 2 years
Learner riding (2026+):
- ❌ No solo riding
- ✅ Instructor-supervised riding only

Power: Unlimited
Minimum age:
- 24, or
- 22 with 2 years on A2
Training: Minimum 7 hours mandatory
Learner riding (2026+):
- ❌ No solo riding
- ✅ Only with licensed instructor supervision

No learner motorcycles may be ridden alone
Insurance is typically invalid if the rules are broken
Riding without instructor supervision may lead to:
- Fines
- Licence suspension
- Test bans

Category	Max Power	Min Age	Learner solo riding
A1	11 kW / 125cc	17½	❌ Not allowed
A2	35 kW	20	❌ Not allowed
A	Unlimited	24 (or 22)	❌ Not allowed

In Greek (as published in Cyprus):
Ο περί Αδειών Οδήγησης (Τροποποιητικός) Νόμος του 2023

Passed: 2023
Published: 13 December 2023
Effective date: 30 June 2026
Scope: Learner permits for categories AM, A1, A2, and A
Main change: Learner riders may no longer ride independently on public roads and must be under licensed instructor supervision, except during official tests or authorised state training.

You might also see it referred to as:

All of these refer to the same legislative amendment.