How to Get a Category AM Driving Licence in Ukraine?

Ukraine is in the process of introducing a genuine “AM” category. Currently, mopeds fall under “A1” as the entry-level motorcycle tier. Still, a draft law registered in parliament in May 2026 would introduce EU-style AM, A1, A2 and A categories, replacing the current single-tier system. This piece covers both the current rules and the pending reform.

What the current entry-level category covers

Under current Ukrainian law, “A1” is the entry-level motorcycle category, covering two-wheeled vehicles, mopeds, scooters, and similar, with engine displacement up to 50 cc or electric motor power up to 4 kW.

Minimum age under current rules

You need to be 16 to hold Category A1 under the current system.

The pending reform: genuine AM introduced for the first time

This is genuinely significant and worth watching closely. Draft law No. 15200, registered in the Verkhovna Rada and reported in May 2026, would bring Ukraine’s license categories into line with EU standards. Under the proposal, mopeds and light quadricycles capped at 45 km/h would receive their own dedicated AM category for the first time, separate from the current A1 tier, which would be redefined to cover 125cc/11kW light motorcycles, aligning with the EU’s A1 definition.

What changes for those under the proposed reform

Under the draft law, AM (mopeds) would become available at 15, while A1 (light motorcycles) would require 16, a genuine two-tier split that replaces the current single A1-for-mopeds system.

A genuinely broad automatic entitlement was proposed

The draft law includes a notably generous provision: a driving license issued in any category would automatically confer the right to operate AM-category vehicles. Category B specifically would confirm both AM and A1 rights automatically under the proposed system.

Other new categories in the reform

The draft law would also introduce A2 (motorcycles up to 35 kW) as a genuinely new intermediate tier between A1 and full Category A, which itself would be redefined as unrestricted motorcycles above 35 kW.

What hasn’t changed yet

As of this writing, the reform remains a draft law under parliamentary consideration and has not yet been enacted. The current system, A1 as the entry-level moped category from 16, remains in force until the legislation passes and takes effect.

What it costs under current rules

Course fees for A1 (the current moped-equivalent category) commonly range from 4,000 to 8,000 hryvnia, considerably less than those for car license categories, plus a separate state duty paid at an MVS service center, regardless of training cost.

Documents you’ll need

• Identity document
• Medical certificate confirming fitness to ride
• Proof of completed driving school training, where required
• Proof of payment for state duty and exam fees

Digital documents

The broader reform also proposes full legal recognition for digital driving licenses and vehicle registration documents held in the Diia app, with the same legal force as physical documents, a genuinely practical simplification if it passes.

Automatic transmission

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

Where the current A1 sits in Ukraine’s motorcycle system

Above A1, Ukraine currently runs full Category A (16, for genuine motorcycles over 50cc) under the existing structure, which the pending reform would restructure into the fuller AM/A1/A2/A staged system.

Validity

Ukrainian driving licenses follow standard administrative validity periods, subject to any applicable renewal requirements.

Tips that actually help

• Check the current status of draft law No. 15200 before assuming the new AM category is already in effect.
• Under current rules, A1 remains your entry point for mopeds and scooters from age 16.
• If the reform passes, watch for the age split between AM (15) and the redefined A1 (16, now covering 125cc motorcycles).
• Keep an eye on broader changes to digital documentation, as these could simplify carrying proof of your license.

Where does this fit going forward?

Ukraine’s motorcycle licensing system is genuinely on the verge of significant change, moving toward the standard EU staged-access model. 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 Ukraine 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. The AM category reform described here was under parliamentary consideration as of May 2026. It had not yet been enacted at the time of writing. Always confirm current requirements with official Ukrainian sources before making decisions, such as the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVS) service centers. FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for decisions made based on this information.