Mopeds or Scooters (Class 6D)
ChangeTo obtain a Class 6D moped or motorized scooter licence, you have to take a 6-hour 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 motorized scooter.
Motorized 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:
Before starting the process and registering for a driving course, you must check whether you can obtain a driver’s licence, depending on your status in Canada. Request an appointment by completing the form on our website. We will call you to schedule an appointment within 20 business days after receiving your completed form.
If you have any other questions, call us at one of the following numbers:
Montréal area: 514-954-7771
Elsewhere in Québec: 1-888-356-6616
You are required to take and pass a 6-hour driving course to learn how to operate a moped or motorized scooter.
The driving course must be taken at a driving school recognized by the SAAQ. To learn more, visit the driving course: Moped or Motorized Scooter.
We recommend that you study the following publications:
Paper copies can also be purchased at Québec bookstores.
They are required reading to pass the knowledge test.
You will take a test that covers:
The passing mark is 75%.
To make, modify, cancel or check a knowledge test, you must log in to SAAQclic. For more information about creating your Government Authentication Service account and logging in to SAAQclic, please refer to the section of the FAQ that deals with SAAQclic.
Please note that from now on you must use SAAQclic to make an appointment for a knowledge or road 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.
The only material you are allowed to use during the test is a dictionary that does not contain any illustrations, and the material provided by the SAAQ. Any other documents and all electronic devices are prohibited during the test (“cheat sheets,” notes, cell phones, smart watches, etc.). Having any prohibited material or electronic devices with you at the test, regardless of whether or not you actually use them, or trying in any way to contact someone or obtain outside assistance, will be considered cheating. Anyone found cheating will automatically fail all sections of the test and will have to wait at least 56 days before being allowed to take the test again. If it’s not the first time that person has been caught cheating, that person will have to wait at least 90 days.
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.
For an enjoyable and safe motorized 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.
Last update: January 31, 2022
