A helmet on the scooter, or would you rather switch to a moped?
PLEASE NOTE HELMET LIGHT: From 1 January 2023, all moped riders and any passengers must wear a helmet.
If you would like to drive a little faster when you are required to wear a helmet and you don't mind driving on the road instead of on the bike path, you can choose to convert your moped (or have it converted) to a moped.
From 3 January you can contact us for the conversion of your scooter or moped, from mustache to moped. We are an RDW-recognition holder. Call or app us in time for an appointment or just walk in with us!
The pros and cons of mustache and hum
Light moped (max 25 km/h) | Moped (max 45 km/h) |
Driving license required | Driving license required |
Helmet required, a speed pedelec helmet is allowed | Helmet mandatory and a speed pedelec helmet is did not Allowed |
May be used on the bike path in most situations | Must be on the road in most situations |
Can drive up to 25 km per hour | Can drive up to 45 km per hour |
Convert moped to moped
Do you adjust the speed of a light moped (max 25 km/h) to that of a moped (max 45 km/h)? Then you must have the vehicle inspected.
You no longer have to go to an RDW inspection station for this conversion inspection, but you can have this done directly with us. You can contact us quickly and you only pay €100.
What you need to know before you have your moped or scooter overturned:
- The light moped must be registered in someone's name.
- You can adjust the moped yourself or we can do it for you. Do you have questions about the conversion? Please feel free to contact us or visit our store.
- The light moped must meet the permanent requirements (see Chapter 5 of the Vehicles Regulation). Even after the light moped has been adapted to a moped.
Approved helmets for mopeds
A helmet that meets the requirements laid down in NTA 8776 may also be worn on a light moped. A helmet that meets NTA 8776 resembles a bicycle helmet, but is designed for higher fall speeds and protects a larger part of the head. This is a lighter and more compact type of helmet than the usual scooter helmets.
This is how testing works at Wheelerworks
From January 3, 2023 you can contact us for the conversion from mustache to hum.
- Make an appointment by phone, WhatsApp or e-mail, or just walk in. If your moped is suitable for the conversion inspection, you can have your moped inspected by us. Also bring the registration certificate.
- During the inspection, we check, among other things, the maximum speed and the noise level.
- You pay €100 for the inspection.
- Do we approve your vehicle? We will then pass this on to the RDW. They will then send you a new registration certificate within 5 working days. You will not receive a new registration code. The registration code you have remains valid. Do you still have a paper registration certificate? Then the RDW will send you a letter with the full registration code one working day later.
- After receiving the new registration certificate, we can have the registration plate printed for you. The cost of the new plate is €20,-. To be able to have this printed, we need your old blue license plate and a photo of your new license plate card. Usually the plate is printed within one or two working days. We will then exchange your blue plate for a yellow plate.
- A moped has different obligations than a light moped. See 'Obligations for 2-wheelers'.
The costs at a glance
Description | Costs |
Change from light moped 25 km to moped 45 km | €100,00 |
Print new yellow license plate | €20,00 |
Total | €120,00 |
When is a helmet mandatory for 2-wheelers?
Speed | Helmet required? |
Bicycle with pedal assistance | No |
Light moped (max 25 km p/h) | From January 1, 2023 |
Moped (max 45 km p/h) | Ja |
When is a driver's license required for 2-wheelers?
Speed | Driving license required? |
Bicycle with pedal assistance | No |
Light moped (max 25 km p/h) | Yes, moped driver's license or car driver's license |
Moped (max 45 km p/h) | Yes, moped driver's license or car driver's license |
What license plate for 2-wheelers
Speed | Licence plate |
Bicycle with pedal assistance | No |
Light moped (max 25 km p/h) | Blue with white characters |
Moped (max 45 km p/h) | Yellow with black characters |
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