Category A
Motorcycles with a power of more than 35 kW and a power-to-curb weight ratio of more than 0.20 kW / kg.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age
18 years old
For candidates who obtained the A35kW category before 01.01.2021 (as well as those who obtained the student's permit in the A35kW category until 31.12.2020 and passed the practical exam on 30.06.2021 at the latest) : after two years of irreproachable conduct within the meaning of art. 8 para. 6 OAC, the limitation to 35 kW is lifted on request, i.e. without a practical test.
For candidates who obtained the A35kW category after 01.01.2021 : after two years of irreproachable conduct within the meaning of art. 8 para. 6 OAC, an unlimited category A student permit may be requested. The practical exam is required.
Required categories
Limited to A35kW for two years with flawless driving within the meaning of art. 8 para. 6 OAC
First aid courses
not required
Exception: direct access without category B, B1, A35kW or A1.
Eyesight test
for each application for a student driver's license, the test must not go back to more than 24 months and be carried out with an optician / doctor practicing in Switzerland.
Medical examination relating to traffic medicine
no shark
Exceptions:
is required
for people with disabilities and applicants over 65
in case of doubt about the ability to drive
Epileptics
are authorized to drive a motor vehicle insofar as a neurologist or a doctor specializing in the treatment of epilepsy issues a certificate of competence.
Basic theory exam
not required
Exception : direct access without category B, B1, A35kW or A1.
Complementary theoretical examination
not required
Awareness course
not required
Exception : direct access without category B, B1, A35kW or A1.
Basic Practical Instruction (IPB)
not required
Exception : direct access without category B, B1, A35kW or A1.
Practical exam
For candidates who obtained the A35kW category before 01.01.2021 (as well as those who obtained the student's permit in the A35kW category until 31.12.2020 and passed the practical exam on 30.06.2021 at the latest) : after two years of irreproachable conduct within the meaning of art. 8 para. 6 OAC, the limitation to 35 kW is lifted on request, i.e. without a practical test.
For candidates who obtained the A35kW category after 01.01.2021, a practical exam is required (maneuvers and driving).
Special regulations
In the event that category A 35kW was obtained without examination, on the basis of category A1 of the old law. In this case, a practical exam (maneuvering and driving) must be passed with a category A vehicle.
Awareness course
except holders of cat. B, B1 or A1
Basic practical training
6 hours for holders of the cat. A1 (acquisition after 01.04.2003), otherwise 12 hours.
For holders of category A1 according to the old law (acquisition before 01.04.2003) no basic training required. Applicants for the category A driving license do not have the right to complete their practical basic training with vehicles of subcategory A1.
Practical exam
A practical driving test of 30 minutes is required for applicants with direct access.
On request, the limitation to 35 kW is lifted for applicants for progressive access (see minimum age).
Special regulations
In the event that category A 35 kW has been obtained without examination, on the basis of category A1 of the old law. In this case, a practical driving test must be passed for category A.
The validity of the student driver's license
12 months
Exception : direct access without category A35kW or A1.
Learning courses
student driver's license required
it is not required to be accompanied by a person
a person who holds the corresponding driving license is admitted as an accompanying person
Additional permissions
A (limited), A1, B1, F, G, M
Test drive license
To obtain a driving license of unlimited duration, one must complete 1 day of additional training during the first year of the trial period.
Category A 35 kW
Motorcycles of a power not exceeding 35 kW and the ratio between power and unladen weight not exceeding 0.20 kW / kg.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age
18 years old
Required categories
none
First aid courses
except holders of cat. B, B1 or A1. Must not be older than 6 years
Eyesight test
for each request for a student driver's license, the test must not go back more than 24 months and be carried out with an optician / doctor practicing in Switzerland.
Medical examination relating to traffic medicine
Not required
Exceptions :
is required
for people with disabilities and applicants over 65
in case of doubt about the ability to drive
Epileptics
are authorized to drive a motor vehicle insofar as a neurologist or a doctor specializing in the treatment of epilepsy issues a certificate of competence.
Basic theory exam
except for holders of cat. B, B1 or A1
Complementary theoretical examination
not required
Awareness course
except holders of cat. B, B1 or A1.
Basic Practical Instruction (IPB)
4 hours for holders of the cat. A1 obtained before 31.12.2020, otherwise 12 hours. Candidates who have completed the 12 hours of IPB with another category after 01.01.2021 are exempt. The IPB carried out has an unlimited period of validity. Applicants for the category A driving license do not have the right to complete their basic practical training with vehicles of subcategory A1.
The validity of the student driver's license
If IPB not yet performed : 4 months, then a 12-month extension once basic practical training has been completed.
If IPB already done : 12 months
Learning courses
student driver's license required
it is not required to be accompanied by a person
a person who holds the corresponding driving license is admitted as an accompanying person
Practical exam
Is required (maneuvering and driving)
Additional permissions
A1, B1, F, G, M
Conditions for obtaining unlimited category A
For candidates who obtained the A35kW category before 01.01.2021 (as well as those who obtained the student's permit in the A35kW category until 31.12.2020 and passed the practical exam on 30.06.2021 at the latest) : after two years of irreproachable driving, the limitation to 35 kW is lifted on request, that is to say: obtaining exempted from the practical examination of category A unlimited.
For candidates who obtained the A35kW category after 01.01.2021 : after two years of irreproachable conduct within the meaning of art. 8 para. 6 OAC, an unlimited category A student permit may be requested. The practical exam is required.
Test drive license
During the first year of the probationary period, one additional day of training must be taken with an approved course organizer.
Category A1 125 cc
Motorcycles with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 125 cm3 and a maximum power of 11 kW.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age
16 years: Other motorcycles of subcategory A1 (with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 125 cm³ and with a maximum power of 11 kW)
Required categories
none
First aid courses
except for holders of cat. B or B1. Must not be older than 6 years
Eyesight test
for each application for a student driver's license, the test must not go back more than 24 months and be carried out with an optician / doctor practicing in Switzerland.
Medical examination relating to traffic medicine
not required
Exceptions :
is required
for people with disabilities and applicants over 65
in case of doubt about the ability to drive
Epileptics
are authorized to drive a motor vehicle insofar as a neurologist or a doctor specializing in the treatment of epilepsy issues a certificate of competence.
Basic theory exam
except for holders of cat. B or B1.
Complementary theoretical examination
not required
Awareness course
Required, except for holders of cat. B or B1
Basic Practical Instruction (IPB)
12 time. The IPB made has unlimited validity.
Validity of the student driver's license
4 months, is extended by 12 months upon completion of basic practical training.
Exception : holders of categories B or B1. The validity of the student permit is 4 months.
Learning courses
student driver's license required
it is not required to be accompanied by a person
a person who holds the corresponding driving license is admitted as an accompanying person
Practical exam
Is required (maneuvering and driving)
Exception: holders of categories B, B1 obtain category A1 after having followed the 12-hour IPB, without a practical exam.
Additional permissions
F, G, M
Category A1 50 cc
Motorcycles with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cm3 and a maximum power of 4 kW.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age
15 years: Motorcycles with a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cm3, with a maximum power of 4 kW and whose speed is limited to 45 km / h.
Required categories
none
First aid courses
except for holders of cat. B or B1. Must not be more than 6 years old.
Eyesight test
for each application for a student driver's license, the test must not go back more than 24 months and be carried out with an optician / doctor practicing in Switzerland.
Medical examination relating to traffic medicine
not required
Exceptions :
is required
for people with disabilities and applicants over 65
in case of doubt about the ability to drive
Epileptics
are authorized to drive a motor vehicle insofar as a neurologist or a doctor specializing in the treatment of epilepsy issues a certificate of competence.
Basic theory exam
except for holders of cat. B or B1.
Complementary theoretical examination
not required
Awareness course
Required, except for holders of cat. B or B1
Basic Practical Instruction (IPB)
12 time. The IPB made has unlimited validity.
Validity of the student driver's license
4 months, is extended by 12 months upon completion of basic practical training.
Exception : holders of categories B or B1. The validity of the student permit is 4 months.
Learning courses
student driver's license required
it is not required to be accompanied by a person
a person who holds the corresponding driving license is admitted as an accompanying person
Practical exam
Is required (maneuvering and driving)
Exception: holders of categories B, B1 obtain category A1 after having followed the 12-hour IPB, without a practical exam.
Additional permissions
F, G, M
Category M
Mopeds
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age
14 years old
Category required
None
First aid courses
not necessary
Eyesight test
for each request for a student driver's license, must not go back more than 24 months and be carried out with an optician / doctor practicing in Switzerland.
Medical examination relating to traffic medicine
not required
Exceptions :
is required
for people with disabilities and applicants over 65
in case of doubt about the ability to drive
Epileptics
are authorized to drive a motor vehicle insofar as a neurologist or a doctor specializing in the treatment of epilepsy issues a certificate of competence.
Theoretical exam
Simplified theoretical exam for mopeds.
Practical exam
not required, except in case of doubts about the qualifications necessary for driving
Awareness course
not necessary
Validity of the student driver's license
the student driver's license is not necessary
Additional permissions
Light mopeds *, light mopeds with electric drive **
* In addition, the holder of the category M license may drive before the age of 16 light mopeds and other types of vehicle for which a driving license is not required.
** Light mopeds with electric propulsion (" electric bikes ») With max. power of 500 Watt, pedal assistance up to max. 25 km / h, which can reach a speed of max. 20 km / h due to their construction: from 14 years old, category M required, from 16 years old, no license required.
** Electrically propelled mopeds (" electric mopeds »With moped plate) with max. 1000 Watt, pedal assistance up to max. 45 km / h, which can reach a speed of max. 30 km / h due to their construction: from 14 years old, category M is required.
In internal traffic, the category M license allows driving with trailers coupled to vehicles of the special category M.