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What licence do you need to ride a moped in Denmark?

Small moped, large moped and car licence.

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Short answer

Denmark has two moped licences. A small moped with a top speed of 30 km/h needs an LK licence, which you can get from age 15 after a theory and practical test. A large moped with a top speed of 45 km/h needs an AM licence, which you can get from age 18 after lessons at an approved driving school, a first aid course, a medical certificate and both tests. A car or motorcycle licence also covers both moped types. As of November 2026 the AM driving test costs 550 kr. and the LK test for under-18s costs 950 kr.

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Why

  1. Top speed decides the category.
  2. LK from 15, AM from 18.
  3. A car licence already includes mopeds.

Details

Teaching for a small moped can start at 14 years and 6 months at youth schools, and for a large moped at 17 years and 9 months at a driving school.

Tip

If you already have a car licence, you do not need a separate moped licence, so check your own licence before booking a course.

What may differ

People who are 18 or older and applied for an LK licence after 19 January 2013 only take a theory test.

Common misconception

You do not need any licence to ride a small moped.

What actually happens

A small moped needs an LK licence unless you already have a car, motorcycle or AM licence.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.

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