Getting your first scooter is part of Guernsey life for many of us. It’s the first step on the road to independence. Usually the hardest part is convincing your parents to let you have a scooter in the first place !
Under current legislation those holding provisional licences can ride machines up to 50cc at the age of 14, bikes with less than 125cc and 11 kilowatts of power at 17 and any motorcycle from 18.
Remember, of course, as young drivers with that independence you do need to wear the right protective gear whilst riding – gloves and proper sturdy clothing – even in the summer months.
Scooter popularity in Guernsey is not confided to the young and has developed as an increased mode of transport for all.
Here are 5 good reasons to be a scooter rider:
And then there is us, Five Islands MGA, here to support you with your scooter insurance needs under our Family Fleet policies. We have many years’ experience in providing first time riders with insurance from the age of 14 onwards. There is even a good chance we insured your parents when they had their first scooter.
Insuring your scooter under our Family Fleet policies will offer the advantages of one policy, one renewal date, for multiple drivers and vehicles, with the flexibility of differing levels of cover and individual no claims bonuses, all with great premium savings.