VehículoMundial

A vehicle is a means of transport used to move people, goods or equipment over land.

No. Vehicles can be motorised or non-motorised. Cars and motorcycles are motor vehicles, while bicycles and trailers are examples of vehicles that do not necessarily have their own motor.

A motor vehicle is a vehicle equipped with an engine or motor and designed to move under its own power.

Yes, generally. A bicycle is a human-powered vehicle and is normally subject to specific traffic rules for cyclists.

Yes. A trailer is a vehicle designed to be towed by another vehicle rather than move under its own power.

Many agricultural machines are legally considered vehicles or mobile machinery. Their exact classification depends on their construction and local legislation.

No. Driving-licence requirements depend on the vehicle category. Cars, motorcycles and heavy vehicles normally require the appropriate licence, while ordinary bicycles do not.

No. Registration requirements depend on the type of vehicle. Motor vehicles commonly require registration, while bicycles and certain other vehicles may be exempt.

No. Road access can be restricted according to vehicle category. Motorways, cycle paths, pedestrian areas and other roads may permit only specified types of vehicles.

No. Different maximum speeds may apply according to the vehicle category, mass, construction and road type. Traffic signs may impose additional restrictions.

Yes. Traffic signs and supplementary panels can prohibit, require or permit access for particular vehicle categories.

The classification determines rules concerning licensing, registration, insurance, speed, equipment, road position and access. Two vehicles that look similar can therefore be subject to different traffic rules.