Petition Allow test-free A2 to A motorcycle licence upgrades after two years
We should allow automatic A2 to full A licence upgrades for retaining an A2 licence for 2 years.
The test for A2 and A are the same, and while the type of motorcycle is different, we feel the test doesn't address the extra power allowed on a 35 kW+ motorcycle.
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This could help free up DVSA driving test slots, giving examiners more availability to focus on other driving tests and reduce backlog.
A2 licence riders will have 2 years of experience which we feel is generally plentiful before being allowed to ride more powerful bikes.
It could help make motorcycling cheaper and may encourage drivers to switch to two wheels rather than four.
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Road safety: recent activity in Parliament
The topic of road safety has been raised several times recently in Parliament, including through:
- the Government's new Road Safety Strategy
- a Backbench Business debate
Road Safety Strategy
On 8 January, Transport Minister Lillian Greenwood MP made a statement to the House of Commons on the Strategy.
MPs then questioned the Minister about the statement.
- Watch the statement and questions
- Read the transcript
- Read the Strategy
- Find out more about Ministerial statements
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has subsequently launched a consultation on improving moped and motorcycle training, testing and licensing. It will close at 11.59pm on 11 May 2026.
Debate on road safety
This was a Backbench Business debate led by Anna Dixon MP.
Transport Minister Lillian Greenwood MP responded on behalf of the Government.
- Read the transcript
- Watch it in full
- Read the research briefing
- See our explainer on how these debates work
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