Denmark - Obtain a Category A (Big Bikes) Driving License

ProcedureEdit

Applying for the license

To obtain a Category A drivers license you must at least attend 29 lessons in the theory room (theoretical subjects) and at least 22 lessons in practical driving lessons (practice run) in accordance with the curriculum of driver training for category A, cf. 2. Each lesson would normally last for about 45 minutes. The applicant must also complete a minimum of 5 lessons with a minimum of 45 minutes of maneuvering on the driving center, and these are for categories A1, A2 and A.
Application for a license may be submitted to one of the country's municipalities.List of different municipalities in Denmark
Submit your application along with all other required documents.

Approval of your driving licenses application

Basically, it is the municipality that makes decisions regarding the driving license, including the conditions for its issuance. It is also the municipality that fixes driving tests and require payment. The Police holds driving tests and decides in some cases, on whether you qualify for a license or not. Use the contact information below to obtain more information, inquire about the procedure or if you want to appeal a decision made by the police or the local authority.

Appealing a Decision

It is the National Police, who handles appeals regarding decisions on the issuance of drivers license by the local authorities or by the police. If you want to appeal a decision, please send your complaint to the police or the municipality who issued the decision. The police or the local authority will then forward your complaint to the National Police.

Deadline: Four weeks from the day the decision was announced by the local authority or the police.

Processing time: Your appeal may be processed in 60 days from the date when all necessary information were gathered. Some cases may require a longer processing time, for example if the case is particularly complex or the National Police is processing a large a amount of complaints at that time.

Required DocumentsEdit

Identification

To prove your identity, you must bring your any previously issued license of the EU model or your valid passport. If you do not have any of those, you can bring your original baptism, name or birth certificate, health card or other suitable identification document specially those that have a photo of you. Documents showing proof of your identity must be issued by a public authority

If you got an identification document but your birth date or birth place is not clearly stated in the document, you will need to providea certificate of identity where your birth date and birthplace clearly stated.

In case your full and used name does not appear in your identification papers, you may be asked to provide proof of the name change by producing a marriage certificate, a certificate of name or documentation for the marriage authority or the population register.

Other documents that you may be asked to submit:

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Medical certificate issued by your own doctor (except applications for small moped)
Certificate of completion of the course in traffic-related first aid (except for applications for licenses for small moped, if you are 18 years or older).
A residence permit if you are not Danish or Nordic citizen, and you can not legally reside in Denmark without permission.

Note: Local authorities may also ask you to provide additional documentation. This may, for example. happen if the local authority considers that it is necessary to prove that you live in Denmark. In addition, you may also be asked to provide supporting documentation, for example regarding your health conditions.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Road Safety Council
Lers Avenue 111
2100 Copenhagen
Phone: 3916 3939
Fax: 3916 3940
Email: [email protected]
Website

List of different municipalities in Denmark

Danish Police
Police station 14,
DK-1780 Copenhagen V
Tel. 33 14 88 88
Email: [email protected]
To find a Police Station
Website

EligibilityEdit

Driving licenses are issued to individuals who normally resides in Denmark (that is for at least 185 days in each calendar year, due to personal or professional ties), or persons who can provide proof of having lived in Denmark for at least 6 months as a student.

Any person whose license is restricted, suspended or revoked in another EU or EEA country may not be able to obtain a driver's license.

Applicants for a Category A driving license may be issued individuals aged 24 or older and:

have completed a driver training course and passed a driving test for category A, or
has acquired category A2 license and passed a practical test on a motorcycle category A.

A Category A license may also be issued to a person who is over the age of 22 years old, if the applicant has at least two years experience driving a big motorcycle on the basis of a category A2 license and has passed a practical test for category A.

This type of license can also be issued to individuals who is at least 21 years, but the license does not give its holder the right to pursue other Category A vehicles other than tricycle with an engine power of 15 kW and three-wheeled vehicle with an engine power of 15 kW before age and experience of the conditions of paragraphs 1 or 2 are met.

Category A licenses are also granted to those aged 21 and have completed driver training and passed a driving test for category A on a motorcycle under category A, and those who are employed, enlisted or a volunteer in defense, the Home Guard or the national emergency. Before the age and experience of the conditions of paragraphs 1 or 2 are satisfied, the license only entitles its holder permission to drive vehicles while fulfilling their duties.

FeesEdit

Driving Tests Fees:

Driving test (theory test and practical test): DKK 600
Practical test for large motorcycles and regular car with large trailer: DKK 280
Driving test pursuant to a conditional suspension, an unconditional withdrawal or a driving ban: DKK 890
Driving licenses for persons authorized to drive in one or more categories, which have had to hand over their temporary license or permanently lost the right to drive small moped: DKK 120
Driving licenses in connection with recovery of the right without requiring driving test in cases where the person was under 18 at the time of the offense, and have been unconditionally withdrawn one driving license which was acquired before decision time (deferral disqualification): 120 DKK

ValidityEdit

Category A driving licenses are normally valid for a period of 15 years.

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InstructionsEdit

Driving licenses in Denmark enables its holder to operate several vehicles belonging to different categories, one of them is a Category A license for big bikes which entitles its holder to drive:

Two-wheel motorcycle with or without a sidecar.
Three-wheeled motorcycle with an engine capacity exceeding 15 kW or a three-wheel car with an engine capacity exceeding 15 kW.
Vehicles under the AM, A1 and A2 categories.

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Need for the DocumentEdit

A driver's license is a legal document issued by the state. It expresses a persons capability to operate a motorized vehicle, such as a motorcycle, car, truck or a bus, on a public roadway. Laws relating to the issuance of licenses vary between jurisdictions.

Following are procedures on how to obtain Category A (Big Bikes) driving license.

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External LinksEdit

Danish Police Website:

https://www.politi.dk/da/borgerservice/korekort/ansogning/

Driving License Information:

https://www.retsinformation.dk/Forms/R0710.aspx?id=145040

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