All-terrain vehicleBelgium
Learn traffic rules with clear explanations and visual examples in our illustrated book, designed to make studying simple and engaging.
112. All-terrain vehicle
An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is a motor vehicle designed to travel over rough or uneven surfaces as well as, in some cases, ordinary roads. ATVs commonly have four wheels, wide tyres and a compact body and are used for recreation, agriculture, forestry or other off-road activities.
Whether an ATV may be used on public roads depends on its vehicle classification, registration, equipment and local traffic laws. Some ATVs are approved for road use, while others are intended exclusively for off-road use.
Wikimedia.org • ATVist • CC BY
How are road-going ATVs classified in Belgium?
Road-approved four-wheeled ATVs may be classified as light quads in category L6e-A or heavy quads in category L7e-A, depending on their technical characteristics.
Which driving licence is needed for a light quad in Belgium?
A light quadricycle with a maximum design speed of 45 km/h falls under category AM. Holders of an A1, A2, A or B licence automatically also hold category AM.
Which licence is required for a heavier quad in Belgium?
A road-going motor quadricycle that does not fall within the light category generally requires a category B driving licence.

Traffic rules
Belgium