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The Netherlands had a similar thing for a while. From age 16, teens can get a moped license. Within the moped class there are tiny 4 wheeled vehicles. Mostly a
by phicoh 5y ago
The Netherlands had a similar thing for a while. From age 16, teens can get a moped license. Within the moped class there are tiny 4 wheeled vehicles. Mostly a continued development of tiny cars used by people with disabilities.
Then somebody figured out that some real cars can have their software 'downgraded' to limit the car to 45 km/h, and it can be classified as a moped.
I forgot what was done to get rid if this loophole.
- fulafel 5y agoThere's long time EU wide classification for the "light quadricycles" (L6e/L7e) but in some countries the age limits are same as for normal cars. Eg in Germany you can get a license for some of these at 16.
- DnDGrognard 5y agoFrance has this sort of vehicle as well popular for teenagers and those who have lost their licence for drunk driving.
- consp 5y ago> lost their licence for drunk driving. That wouldn't apply as you need a moped license for those back when they were allowed and a tractor license now. There is no "only this type" revocation in the law in the Netherlands and you lose all your licenses. And yes that means driving drunk in your car on Sunday as a truck driver can cost you your job.
- De_Delph 5y agoIt was a loophole that allowed any car that met a specific top speed to be classified as an agricultural vehicle. I believe this hole was closed when some kids succeeded in registering a Mercedes ML as a tractor.
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