QUADS APPROVAL

- Category L6E:

Light motor quadricycle: designed to travel at a maximum speed of 45 km/h. Engine displacement should not exceed 50cc for gasoline engines, 3cc for diesel engines. In any case, the maximum power is 500 kW (3 hp), including for electric motors. The maximum curb weight is set at 4 kg.

- Category L7E :

Heavy motor quadricycle: no displacement limit but the speed is limited to 90 km/h for a maximum power of 15 kW (20 hp). The empty weight must not exceed 600 kg for the transport of goods and 450 kg for the transport of people.

To drive such a vehicle, here are the necessary conditions:

- Be at least 16 years old with the B1 permit – B or A permit if passed before 2013.

- Wear an approved helmet and a pair of CE certified gloves

- The quad must be limited to 90 km/h (its power not being limited).

- Arrange, like all vehicles authorized on open roads, headlights with position lights, dipped and main beam headlights and indicators.

- Its empty mass must be less than or equal to 450 kg.

- Have a license plate equipped with plate lighting.

- A gray card (since 2010) or an operating plate. (TRA mention as for tractors).

- To be covered par an insurance.

- Standard injection euro 4.

- Limited sound level euro 4.

- Rear differential.

- Maximum 2 passengers.

- Category T1, T2 and T3:

Since 2016, some quads have been type-approved as agricultural vehicles (“T” for tractor). The index "a" (T1a, T2a, T3a) indicates that their speed is limited to 40 km/h. The "b" index (T1b, etc.) distinguishes models not limited to 40 km/h. These categories are not limited in power.

- T1: Applies to standard wheeled tractors with minimum track (width) of the axle closest to the driver equal to or greater than 1 mm, unladen mass in running order greater than 150 kilograms and the ground clearance less than or equal to 600 mm.

- T2: Applies to narrow-track tractors with a minimum track of the axle closest to the driver of less than 1 mm, an unladen mass in running order of more than 150 kilograms and a lower ground clearance. greater than or equal to 600 mm.

- T3: Concerns micro tractors with an empty mass in running order of less than or equal to 600 kilograms.

Currently, a majority of quads are homologated T3b.

For individuals, in order to benefit from this approval, you must:

- Be at least 18 years old and have license A or B.

- Wear an approved helmet and a pair of CE certified gloves and be covered par an insurance.

- The quad must be limited to 40 km/h (t3A) or 60km/h (t3B) (its power not being limited).

- Arrange, like all vehicles authorized on open roads, headlights with position lights, dipped beam and main beam. Also blinkers.

- Be fitted with a flashing light and a brake fluid indicator.

- Have a rear hitch – 50mm ball with beam.

- Its empty mass must be less than or equal to 450 kg.

- Have a license plate equipped with plate lighting.

- A gray card (since 2010) or an operating plate. (TRA mention as for tractors).

- Have a rear speedometer disc of 40km/h or 60km/h depending on the type of homologation T3.