Twizy Ownership and licencing laws UK

Renault Twizy
#1

Hi there everyone,

I’ve been considering a twizy for a little while now as use as a city car and a commuter (I do a 25 mile round trip).

I’m a biker through and through and enjoy riding my motorcycles year round, however in terms of being a little more practical (4 wheels!) i’m considering a twizy as well.

The problem I have however is that I only have a motorcycle licence (since 2009 - Full UK licence) And am wondering if I need a full UK catagory B licence for a quadricycle? I’ve tried to contact the DVLA to no avail and looking online has only left me more confused!

Can anyone here shed some light on this for me as I’m at a loss for looking for good solid information. I’m fully willing to do my car test, but it would be a nice bonus to be able to pilot a quadricycle on a bike licence.

Thanks for your time guys, looks like a great site!

#2

You need a full UK drivers license to drive a Twizy I’m afraid. The only get around is if you had a provisional bike license held before 2001.

Welcome to the forum!

#3

Ah,

Thanks For the information Dave, and the warm welcome.

I guess I best get some lessons in then… hopefully having ridden for the best part of 12 years and knowing the roads I should be passed for the summer… assuming I’ve not picked up too many bad habits!

Take it steady mate.

#4

No problems, best of luck with the lessons!

The Twizy is such a great little bit of kit to drive, they’re more of a go kart than anything else and the electric element really gives you a feel good factor.

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#5

I am an old so and so (55) and I do drive my Twizy on my bike licence.
I have driven various cars over the years, various Reliant three wheelers, Microcars even Reliant 4 wheeled cars like the Kitten.
But like has been said above they changed the licence laws in 2001 and removed the B1 category from bike licences :frowning:

Andy

#6

Lucky you! I passed in 2010 and so my license allows me to drive a car, transit and that’s about it! Surely your license allows you to fly a plane too :wink:

#7

Really confused on the issue of License for the Twizzy, I seem to get different answers from everyone.

However my question is, I live in Spain and only have a provisional driving license, does anyone know the law for driving a twizzy here. Do I have to have a full license or a CBT.

Thankyou
Linda

#8

If you have a full drivers license you will be fine to drive a Twizy. It’s classified as a heavy quadricycle in Europe so most countries require you to hold a drivers license, the exception being what was explained above. Hope this helps.

#9

Hi,

In case you’re interested I’m selling my Twizy (they’re fairly rare 2nd hand).

http://forum.evowners.com/t/twizy-urban-for-sale-milton-keynes/2884

Ping me if you’re interested.

Jon