HC Deb 22 December 1965 vol 722 cc450-1W
Sir J. Langford-Holt

asked the Minister of Transport what international understanding exists, and what is the general international practice, concerning the classification as motorcycles for bicycles with 49 cubic centimetres engines.

Mr. Tom Fraser

Under Annex 1 of the Geneva Convention of 1949 on international traffic, these cycles are not treated as motorcycles. But all countries do not apply Annex 1. There is at present no international understanding or practice regarding the classification of these cycles in relation to national requirements, e.g., for driving licence, taxation and insurance.