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Maybe someone knows something about getting a motorcycle license here in Geneva?  i have a swiss car license and im over 25 and i will be applying for the permis A unlimited.  Is it correct I will have to take three 4 hour courses, then do the practical exam with Geneva authorities?  I have to pass the practical before how much time?  Is it quite difficult?  Can anyone recommend a place to take the courses (my french is only so-so)?  Can I take the practical on a 200cc Vespa or does it have to be an actual motorcycle?  Thankyou.
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Maybe someone knows something about getting a motorcycle license here in Geneva?  i have a swiss car license and im over 25 and i will be applying for the permis A unlimited.  Is it correct I will have to take three 4 hour courses, then do the practical exam with Geneva authorities?  I have to pass the practical before how much time?  Is it quite difficult?  Can anyone recommend a place to take the courses (my french is only so-so)?  Can I take the practical on a 200cc Vespa or does it have to be an actual motorcycle?  Thankyou.
floydmarksFeb 16, 2008 @ 15:15
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Floyd,

The laws vary depending on the cc of the bike you want to get (under 50, 50-125, above 125). Which size are you thinking of?

Nir

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Floyd,

The laws vary depending on the cc of the bike you want to get (under 50, 50-125, above 125). Which size are you thinking of?

Nir
Nir Ofek, Feb 17, 2008 @ 01:14

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its a 200cc vespa gt. i think i would need the A illimite license, no?



thanks!
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its a 200cc vespa gt. i think i would need the A illimite license, no?



thanks!
floydmarks, Feb 17, 2008 @ 14:29
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ah...as far as I know, if you're going for more than 125 cc, you got to throgh the whole process of lessons, and theoretiacal and practical test.

I suggest you get more info either from:

- member 'Roberta' (in Zurich). She's into big bikes and will likely know the process.

- Scooter-Scoop store in geneva. Ask for George, the owner, who speaks English. 022 734 02 54

Good luck mate!

Nir


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ah...as far as I know, if you're going for more than 125 cc, you got to throgh the whole process of lessons, and theoretiacal and practical test.

I suggest you get more info either from:

- member 'Roberta' (in Zurich). She's into big bikes and will likely know the process.

- Scooter-Scoop store in geneva. Ask for George, the owner, who speaks English. 022 734 02 54

Good luck mate!

Nir



Nir Ofek, Feb 17, 2008 @ 17:26
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Hi Floyd,

I saw your postings and as i am just exactly into the same right now I was hoping you could share your experience.

Did you find in the meanwhile a driving school (looking for a 125cc - and as far as I understood its just 12 driving lessons plus practical test)?

Cheers

Eva

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Hi Floyd,

I saw your postings and as i am just exactly into the same right now I was hoping you could share your experience.

Did you find in the meanwhile a driving school (looking for a 125cc - and as far as I understood its just 12 driving lessons plus practical test)?

Cheers

Eva
Evchen, May 7, 2008 @ 15:52

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if you read through this thread here you should probably find everything you need...  http://www.englishforum.ch/transportation-driving/736-motorbike-motorcycle-learning-taking-test.html

good luck!

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if you read through this thread here you should probably find everything you need...  http://www.englishforum.ch/transportation-driving/736-motorbike-motorcycle-learning-taking-test.html

good luck!
floydmarks, May 8, 2008 @ 15:35

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Hi,

I might be probably a bit late with my reply, but if you want to get the full licence (A), you'll need to take your test on a bike that is above 35kW ( a 250cc would probably not be enough).

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Pikachu

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Hi,

I might be probably a bit late with my reply, but if you want to get the full licence (A), you'll need to take your test on a bike that is above 35kW ( a 250cc would probably not be enough).

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Pikachu
Pikachu, Mar 26, 2009 @ 19:14

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Hello everibody,


Can anyone be kind enough to describe the full process , stept by step of getting the A full permit in switzerland for an EU citizen that has a B driving licence permit and is older then 25?


I am really confused of the process.. and I am gettiing contradictory information.


Great thanks!


George

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Hello everibody,


Can anyone be kind enough to describe the full process , stept by step of getting the A full permit in switzerland for an EU citizen that has a B driving licence permit and is older then 25?


I am really confused of the process.. and I am gettiing contradictory information.


Great thanks!


George


George D, Oct 20, 2017 @ 16:30
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My partner just went to the Bureau des Autos. She exchanged her UK B licence for a Swiss driving licence and at the same time asked for a provisional motobike licence. She now needs to take 12 hours of classes (no theory as she already has a B licence) and she can then either take her test and get the full A class on her Swiss licence or if it takes longer as long as she has done 12 hours she can get an extension of her provisional (it is valid for 4 months actually) for a year.


Service Cantonal des Véhicules


Route de Veyrier 86, 1227 Carouge


022 388 30 30


http://ge.ch/vehicules/permis-de-conduire-et-permis-deleve


 


 


 

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My partner just went to the Bureau des Autos. She exchanged her UK B licence for a Swiss driving licence and at the same time asked for a provisional motobike licence. She now needs to take 12 hours of classes (no theory as she already has a B licence) and she can then either take her test and get the full A class on her Swiss licence or if it takes longer as long as she has done 12 hours she can get an extension of her provisional (it is valid for 4 months actually) for a year.


Service Cantonal des Véhicules


Route de Veyrier 86, 1227 Carouge


022 388 30 30


http://ge.ch/vehicules/permis-de-conduire-et-permis-deleve


 


 


 


Julian Harris, Oct 22, 2017 @ 17:02
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My partner just went to the Bureau des Autos. She exchanged her UK B licence for a Swiss driving licence and at the same time asked for a provisional motobike licence. She now needs to take 12 hours of classes (no theory as she already has a B licence) and she can then either take her test and get the full A class on her Swiss licence or if it takes longer as long as she has done 12 hours she can get an extension of her provisional (it is valid for 4 months actually) for a year.


 


Service Cantonal des Véhicules


 


Route de Veyrier 86, 1227 Carouge


 


022 388 30 30


 


http://ge.ch/vehicules/permis-de-conduire-et-permis-deleve

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My partner just went to the Bureau des Autos. She exchanged her UK B licence for a Swiss driving licence and at the same time asked for a provisional motobike licence. She now needs to take 12 hours of classes (no theory as she already has a B licence) and she can then either take her test and get the full A class on her Swiss licence or if it takes longer as long as she has done 12 hours she can get an extension of her provisional (it is valid for 4 months actually) for a year.


 


Service Cantonal des Véhicules


 


Route de Veyrier 86, 1227 Carouge


 


022 388 30 30


 


http://ge.ch/vehicules/permis-de-conduire-et-permis-deleve


Julian Harris, Oct 22, 2017 @ 17:02
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Thanks Julian. Great info. Meanwhile I also got couple of additional information, like schools available in Geneva and instructors in my area.


Best,


George

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Thanks Julian. Great info. Meanwhile I also got couple of additional information, like schools available in Geneva and instructors in my area.


Best,


George


George D, Oct 25, 2017 @ 23:47
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