The Ontario government is introducing road testing and licensing for operators of motor scooters and mopeds.
The number of moped collisions has more than doubled between 1999 and 2003.
Moped licence applicants are required to take a written test on the rules of the road and demonstrate skills in a road test using a moped or motor scooter.
Those who pass will receive a Class M licence With L Condition that allows them to drive these vehicle types only.
New road tests will be available in spring 2006, when weather permits such testing.
Motor scooters and mopeds, (motored bicycles) are not allowed to travel on controlled access highways, including 400 series highways.
