DL requirements for Scooters

MikeyPotts · December 14, 2025, 4:57pm

Hi Ron

This might help:

also;

USA Reciprocal Drivers Licence process Moving to or from France

Hi, I’m originally from MA as well and moved to France in 2018. I did the same as Monti, I arrived with an international driver’s license. Then I got the reciprocal license, and my process was the same. If I recall correctly I had to have a permanent address before being able to apply. All the info is available via your prefecture. So once you settle in, you can look it up. The only thing I can add is if you ride a motorcycle, the exchange is not equivalent. You will only be allowed to ride A2 motorcycles: 35 KW or 47.5 hp… Prolly TMI anyway. If you want to know more just let me know. But as Vero says, it’s a REALLY good idea to get lessons for driving in France. How good is your French?? Cheers