License-free cars
Every brand and model of license-free car available in France. Find the light quadricycle that suits you.
From 14
driving with the AM licence (BSR)
45 km/h
top speed of a license-free car
No car licence
no standard car licence needed
0 motorway
expressways off-limits
Aixam
FranceLigier
FranceMicrocar
FranceChatenet
FranceCitroën
FranceFiat
ItalieOpel
AllemagneMobilize
FranceKilow
FranceMicrolino
SuisseCasalini
ItalieWhat is a license-free car?
A license-free car is a light quadricycle in category L6e. Its speed is capped at 45 km/h and its motor cannot exceed 4 kW in the electric version or 50cc in the combustion version. The cabin holds 2 people at most.
You can drive one from the age of 14 with the AM licence (formerly the BSR) if you were born after 1 January 1988. People born before that date can drive a license-free car without any specific licence.
People whose driving licence is suspended can also use a license-free car under certain legal conditions; a suspended category B licence does not cover light quadricycles for drivers born before 1988.
Full definition of the light quadricycle (L6e rules) →The types of license-free car
Combustion
Diesel or petrol engine. Almost unlimited range thanks to ordinary filling stations.
- · Servicing ~500 €/year
- · Unlimited range
- · Standard fuel
Electric
Quiet electric motor, charged from a domestic socket (220V). Crit'Air 0: guaranteed access in low emission zones.
- · Range 75 to 100 km
- · Charge ~8h on a socket
- · Crit'Air 0
Hybrid
Both combustion and electric power. Full flexibility: electric in town, combustion over long distance.
- · Maximum flexibility
- · LEZ benefits in town
- · Extended range
Standout electric example: the Renault Mobilize Duo, from age 14 with the AM licence, Crit'Air 0 and up to 161 km of range.
Who is the license-free car for?
Seniors
Stay independent without retaking the category B licence. The license-free car fits every kind of mobility.
Learn more →Teens from 14
With the AM licence, teens can drive from age 14. A safer alternative to a scooter.
Learn more →Drivers in low emission zones
Electric license-free cars move freely in Low Emission Zones, with no restriction.
Learn more →After a licence ban
A suspended category B licence does not apply to light quadricycles for those born before 1988.
Learn more →License-free car navigation: avoid banned roads
License-free cars cannot use motorways, expressways or some ring roads where the minimum speed is above 45 km/h. Yet standard GPS apps like Waze or Google Maps ignore these constraints and can send you onto banned roads.
TacTac automatically works out routes that are 100% legal for license-free cars: no motorway, no expressway, only roads open to light quadricycles. All of it with a realistic ETA based on 45 km/h and tailored voice guidance.
Frequently asked questions
At what age can you drive a license-free car?
From age 14 with the AM licence (BSR) for those born after 1 January 1988. People born before 1988 need no licence at all.
What is the top speed of a license-free car?
45 km/h, capped by design. On main and secondary roads other drivers often go faster, so you should stay on suitable roads.
Can you drive on the motorway with a license-free car?
No. Motorways, expressways and any road where the minimum speed is above 45 km/h are off-limits to license-free cars. The fine is 1,500 €.
What is the difference between an electric and a combustion license-free car?
The electric license-free car (Crit'Air 0) is exempt from LEZ restrictions and costs less to run (~1.50€ for 75 km) but has limited range. The combustion one has almost unlimited range but needs more servicing.
Do you need insurance for a license-free car?
Yes, third-party liability insurance is mandatory, as for any motor vehicle. Allow 30 to 150€/month depending on your profile and the cover you choose.
Do you have a license-free car?
TacTac is the GPS built specifically for license-free cars. Suitable routes, realistic ETA and voice guidance.
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