How to Get a Category AM Driving Licence in Georgia?

Georgia introduced AM as a genuinely new license category only recently, with a transition period lasting until 1 January 2020, during which mopeds and light quadricycles could still be ridden without a license. This piece covers what AM authorizes today, the theory-only exam process, and a distinctly Georgian market quirk worth knowing.

What category does AM cover?

AM authorizes mopeds and light quadricycles that meet three specific criteria: a speed exceeding 25 km/h but not more than 45 km/h; an engine displacement not exceeding 50 cc; and, for electric motors, a power not exceeding 4 kW.

Minimum age

You need to be 16 to hold an AM, which matches Georgia’s general pattern for entry-level motorcycle categories.

Theory exam only

This is genuinely worth knowing before you start. AM is obtained through a theory exam alone; there’s no practical driving test required. The theory exam draws from a bank of 328 questions specific to the Category.

A distinctly Georgian market quirk

Here’s something genuinely useful if you’re shopping for a scooter locally. In practice, only electric scooters and used Japanese 50cc scooters typically meet AM’s speed criteria (over 25 km/h but not exceeding 45 km/h). Many standard 50cc scooters actually exceed 45 km/h and fall under Category A1 instead, meaning the vehicle’s real-world speed, not just its engine size, determines which license category actually applies.

Booking and exam logistics

Unlike A, A1, and A2 categories, you don’t need to book a queue slot in advance to sit the AM theory exam. Once you pass, you can attempt the practical component within 30 calendar days, with free retries available at 7-day intervals during that window. Remember, AM itself doesn’t require a practical test; this timing applies to candidates progressing toward higher categories.

What it costs

The first attempt at the AM theory exam costs 15 GEL; subsequent attempts cost 40 GEL each. License production itself is included, ready within 5 working days of passing, or expedited to 2 days for 40 GEL or 1 day for 50 GEL.

Documents you’ll need

• Identity documentation
• A health certificate (Form IV-100/a)
• Your original birth certificate, or a notarised copy

Automatic entitlement from other licenses

If you already hold a license for any other category or subcategory, you’re automatically permitted to drive AM-category vehicles without a separate application.

Registration requirements

Mopeds and light quadricycles are classified as mechanical vehicles under Georgian law, meaning they’re subject to registration with the Service Agency, alongside the AM license requirement itself.

Penalties for riding the wrong Category

Riding an A1- or A2-category vehicle with only an AM license carries a fine of 200 GEL. Riding without a driving license carries a considerably higher fine, up to 700 GEL.

Automatic transmission

As with other EU-aligned systems, testing on an automatic-transmission vehicle typically restricts the resulting license to automatic machines only.

Recent administrative updates

The Service Agency periodically updates exam routes and booking procedures. Changes to exam routes and to practical exam booking timeframes were both announced during 2026, so checking current procedures shortly before your exam date is worthwhile.

The 2020 transition period

When Georgia first introduced AM as a license category, lawmakers built in a transition period lasting until 1 January 2020, during which mopeds and light quadricycles could legally be ridden without any license at all, unless the rider’s driving rights had already been suspended, revoked, or canceled. This gave existing riders time to adapt, sit the theory exam, and register their vehicles with the Service Agency before the new requirement became fully mandatory.

Why mopeds became mechanical vehicles under the law

The legislative reasoning behind bringing mopeds and light quadricycles under AM was straightforward: classifying them as mechanical vehicles places them within the same general road traffic regulatory framework as other motor vehicles, with certain category-specific adjustments.

Where AM sits in Georgia’s motorcycle system

Above AM, Georgia runs A1 from 17, A2 from 18, and full Category A from 24, or 21 if you’ve held A2 for at least two years.

Tips that actually help

• Check your scooter’s actual top speed, not just its engine size, before assuming it falls under AM rather than A1.
• You don’t need to book a queue slot for the AM theory exam, unlike higher categories.
• If you already hold another license category, you likely don’t need a separate AM application at all.
• Consider the expedited license production options if you need your document quickly.

Where does this fit going forward?

AM in Georgia is genuinely accessible, with a straightforward theory-only process and modest fees. If your plans extend toward professional driving down the line, take a look at the driver section, browse current vacancies, or see who’s hiring among employers on FastDriver.eu, alongside our broader job guides. Our driving license in Georgia and license eligibility pages provide the broader picture.

Declaration

This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Fees, training requirements, and administrative rules can change and may vary by case in Georgia. Always confirm current requirements with the official Georgian source, the Service Agency, before making decisions. FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for decisions made based on this information.