United Kingdom - Do I Need a CBT?

A Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) Certificate is required by UK law if you want to ride a motorcycle and don’t hold a full Category A licence. If you’re renting a vehicle with us and your DVLA record doesn’t show Category A entitlement, you’ll need to upload a valid CBT before you can proceed.

When a CBT Is Required

You’ll need to provide a CBT if:

You don’t hold a full Motorcycle Licence (Category A)
You’re renting a vehicle that requires motorcycle entitlement
Your DVLA record shows limited or provisional entitlement.

How to Check If You Need a CBT

You can check your Driving Licence to see if you hold a full Category A entitlement:

Back of Your Licence	Look for “A” listed in the table (column 9) — it has a motorcycle icon next to it. If columns 10 and 11 show valid dates, you hold a full motorcycle licence and don’t need a CBT.
Front of Your Licence	Check section 9 for “A” under entitlements. If it shows A (not AM, A1, or A2), and it’s in date, you should be covered.

Why We Still Verify with the DVLA

Even if your physical licence shows Category A, we’ll still verify your entitlements directly with the DVLA. This ensures:

Your licence hasn’t been revoked, restricted, or updated
Your entitlements are current and valid for insurance and legal compliance

If your DVLA record doesn’t show Category A, we’ll prompt you to upload a valid Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) Certificate before continuing.

Still Not Sure if You Need a CBT?

No problem, just upload your Driving Licence without a CBT for now.

Once we’ve verified your entitlements with the DVLA, we’ll let you know if a CBT is required before you continue.

When to Upload Your CBT

You can:

Upload during onboarding to save time
Wait until we verify your Driving Licence. If your DVLA record doesn’t show Category A, we’ll prompt you to upload your CBT if you need one

Note: CBT certificates expire after 2 years. You’ll need to reupload a valid CBT every time your previous one expires.

Why We Ask for It

We collect and store CBT certificates to:

Confirm you’re legally eligible to operate the vehicle
Ensure you’re covered by insurance
Comply with UK transport law and law enforcement requirements

All data is securely stored and deleted after your rental ends or if you don’t proceed with a booking.