By law, you need insurance to ride a moped and scooter. To legally ride a moped or scooter in the UK, you’re required to have at minimum third-party only insurance, hold a full or provisional driving licence and be at least 16-years-old. Before going on the road, scooters must be insured and taxed as without this you could face fines of £300 or more, six penalty points on your licence, and even a criminal conviction. Your moped or scooter could even be taken away. However, mopeds and scooters only need to be insured if they’re used on the road. You must apply for a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) which requires you to declare if the vehicle is not on the roads. If you don’t apply, you will be fined a minimum fixed penalty of £100 or up to £1,000 if you end up going to court. Looking for your next ride, make a perfect choice from our best mopeds for sale and find the right one for you. Take a moment to browse our accessories to complete your purchase with everything you need to get the right moped.