General information

Individuals who have reached the age of 10 are allowed to participate in road traffic by bicycle independently. Children and young people aged between 10 and 17 years need a bicycle or any category of vehicle driving license for independent participation in road traffic by bicycle.

A cyclist's license can be obtained from the age of 10 by passing the road traffic regulations and traffic safety exam (test).

If you have obtained the right to drive a vehicle of a category, you can also drive a bicycle. In this case, the bicycle driver's license is not issued additionally. Persons who have reached the age of 18 do not need a driving license to ride a bicycle.

Documents required for taking the test:

passport / learners driver permit / recreational vessel or small vessel driving licence / birth certificate for persons under 15 years of age.

Preparation for the bicycle test is done using study materials:

A test is available on the CSDD website , completing which you can test your knowledge and readiness to take the test (in the section "New test", by selecting "Bicycles"). There is no limit to the number of times the test can be taken, and it is free of charge;
on the website www.berniem.csdd.lv (if the link does not open, please copy and paste it into the Internet browser);
publishing house "Zvaigzne ABC" in cooperation with CSDD has published a book "For The Young Cyclist" ("Jaunajam velosipēdistam");
Road traffic regulations.

We also invite you to get acquainted with the Cyclist's Handbook prepared by the CSDD.

Procedure for taking and evaluating the test:

to obtain a driving licence, you must pass a computerised theory test
There are 10 questions in the test, and they must be answered within 10 minutes. The test is passed if at least 8 questions are answered correctly.

Applying for the test:

Schools or institutions can apply for a field test on the website www.berniem.csdd.lv. After registering the application, the contact person will be contacted by an employee of the relevant customer service centre to arrange the expected test time. This site is not intended for registration of individual applications for the test at the CSDD customer service centre.
individually applying for the test in one of the CSDD customer service centres.