The Netherlands wouldn't be the Netherlands if you didn't have to ask permission for everything. This also applies to scooter riding. In this article we look at the rules for riding a scooter and the consequences of driving without a driver's license. We will also discuss the amount of fines in 2024 for driving without a driver's license and for other violations.
Which driver's license do I need to drive a scooter or moped?
You need a driver's license to drive a scooter or moped in the Netherlands. On October 1, 2006, the moped certificate was replaced by the driving license category AM. So if you want to drive a scooter, make sure you have a driver's license with an AM entry.
What are the fines for driving without a license in 2024?
The fine base for driving without a driver's license in 2022 is:
- Driving without a driver's license: €270
- Driving while driving license has been revoked: €290
- Not being able to show a driver's license: €100
- Incorrect or not properly legible driver's license: €75
- No longer valid (less than 1 year): €75
- Driver under 16 years old: €135
- Let it drive/leave it on the road without insurance: €430
Risks when boosting your moped or scooter.
As you can read in our article Everything about boosting your scooter Boosting your scooter in the Netherlands is also something that is quite prohibited. There are several risks associated with staging.
- You are not insured in the event of an accident if your scooter is tuned up.
- If you are caught, your moped or scooter can be confiscated.
- You will receive a hefty fine if your scooter drives faster than the permitted speed.
Fines for exceeding the speed limit
It is a thorn in the side of every scooter rider: The roller bench. If your motorized two-wheeler turns out to be driving too fast during an inspection, there will be an unpleasant price tag.
fines 2024 boost scooter
- 1 to 10 km/h too fast: €70 fine
- 11 to 15 km/h too fast: €140 fine
- From 16 km/h too fast: €280 fine
A complete overview of all scooter fines and driving license fines for 2022, plus associated amounts, can be found at: https://www.om.nl/onderwerpen/boetebase
NB! The amounts stated do not include €9 administration costs.
Wok notification
In addition to a fine, if you violate the speed limit, you run the risk that your scooter will receive a so-called WOK notification. You might think you are being invited to dinner, but the opposite is true. WOK stands for Waiting for Inspection. This means that your scooter does not meet the technical requirements and that you are therefore not allowed to ride it until it has been re-inspected by the RDW.
When are you at risk of a wok notification?
A wok notification can be given for various reasons. The most common reason is a scooter that drives faster than the permitted speed, determined during a roller bank check. But there is also a risk of a wok message if there are worn tires, no lighting or protruding parts.
