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Motorcycle Class A license with key number 80 explained
The motorcycle license designated as Class A with key number 80 (often referred to as the ‘A80 license’) provides a specific pathway for riders aged 21 to 24. While the full Class A license is typically only accessible at age 24, this option allows younger riders to complete the training and examinations required for Class A early.
Under this regulation, riders between 21 and 24 are restricted to operating Class A2 motorcycles. However, once the rider reaches their 24th birthday, the restriction expires automatically, granting them full Class A privileges without the need for additional driving school sessions or new examinations. This serves as an alternative to obtaining a standard A2 license, which would require a subsequent exam to upgrade to Class A later.
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Driving Instructor Association of Baden-Württemberg · Federal Ministry of Transport