Mopeds or Scooters (Class 6D)
ChangeTo obtain a Class 6D moped or scooter licence, you have to take a 6-hour theoretical and practical driving course and pass the SAAQ's knowledge and vision tests.
A Class 6D licence allows its holder to drive only a moped or motorized scooterA 2- or 3-wheel passenger vehicle equipped with an electric motor or a gasoline-powered engine with a cylinder capacity of no more than 50 cc and an automatic transmission..
If you hold a driver's licence or a probationary licence of any class – other than Class 8 − you may drive a scooter.
Scooter or motorcycle? There is a slight distinction between the two!
If the “scooter” has an engine with a cylinder capacity of more than 50 cc, it is automatically considered a “motorcycle.” To drive it, it is mandatory that you hold a Class 6A, 6B or 6C motorcycle licence based on the cylinder capacity.
To obtain a Class 6D licence, you must:
You must provide proof that you are authorized to stay in Canada for at least 6 months.
You are required to pass the 6-hour Road Safety Education Program – Operating a Moped or Motorized Scooter driving course. Before registering for the course, you must fill out the required questionnaire (PDF, 237 KB) in order to determine your fitness to drive.
The driving course must be taken at a driving school recognized by the Association québécoise des transports (AQTr – website in French only).
The driving course consists of:
You will learn:
Hazards and techniques
Intersections, blind spots and parked vehicles are a few examples of hazards you must avoid when riding a scooter. See our section on Road Traps and Techniques to learn more.
You must schedule an appointment by telephone before registering for a driving course.
Montréal area: 514 954-7771
Elsewhere in Québec: 1 888 356-6616
You will be asked which official documents you have in your possession (birth certificate, Permanent Resident Card, passport, etc.) to determine your status and check which procedure applies to your situation.
We recommend that you study the following publications:
They can be purchased from Publications du Québec and at bookstores.
They are required reading to pass the knowledge test.
The test consists of 32 multiple choice questions that cover:
The passing mark is 75%.
You must schedule an appointment.
Driving Test – Mopeds and Motorized Scooters
On the To Reach Us page, select the option “To make, change, cancel or check an appointment for a driving test”
You must:
Step 1 – Go to the service outlet with which you have scheduled an appointment to take the test and present the following documents:
At least one of the two documents must be:
The other document may be:
At least one of the two documents must be:
The other document may be:
Step 2 – Pass the knowledge test and the vision test
Step 3 – Pay the applicable fees for:
At our service outlets, we accept payment:
Payment by credit card is not accepted.
You must wait at least 28 days before you will be allowed to retake the knowledge test. You will have to reschedule another appointment.
You must :
You must:
You are prohibited from carrying a passenger. If you fail to obey this rule, you face a $100 fine, in addition to other costs.
A section for you
For an enjoyable and safe scooter ride, make sure you are visible, wear the right clothing, know your limits, stay alert and anticipate risks. All these topics and more are discussed in the On a Moped or Scooter section.