A: Our mission is to create a community and culture in Jersey where our roads are increasingly safe. We focus our minds and resources to achieve this by working in a structured, coordinated, and evidence-led way. We provide resources on a range of road safety materials for all ages and types of road users. Additionally, we host a practice driving theory test for those who are preparing for their test.
A: Vision Zero is a commitment to work towards zero road fatalities and serious injuries. It’s a global movement adopted by regions, including Sweden, aiming to eliminate all traffic-related deaths and serious injuries.
”The Safe System Approach is a road safety strategy that aims to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries by creating a road transport system that is forgiving of human error. It is based on the understanding that while mistakes are inevitable, serious injuries and fatalities are not. More information can be found on our Safe System Approach page.
A: To obtain a driving licence, you must first pass a theory test, followed by a practical driving test. Learner drivers must hold a valid provisional licence and be supervised by a fully licensed driver. More information can be found here:
https://www.gov.je/dvs/pages/bookyourtestonline.aspx
A: To obtain a provisional motorbike/ moped licence, you must pass Compulsory basic training (CBT) once completed you may legally ride your motorbike/ moped depending on what cc engine you took the test for. You must also ride using a ‘L’ plate and cannot take a passenger until you have a full licence. To get a full licence, you must pass both a driving theory test and a practical driving test. You must attempt a theory test before your provisional licence expires or you may not be unable to renew it for one year.
A: 17 years of age
A: 16 years of age to ride a moped (up to 50cc)
17 years of age to ride a light motorcycle (50cc to 125cc)
18 years of age to ride a heavy motorcycle (125cc+)
A: Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first. Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt. You can choose a child car seat based on your child’s height or weight.
