HC Deb 17 January 1984 vol 71 c192W
Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has to require drivers of electric cars to pass a driving test and to hold a current driving licence; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Chalker

The driver of a motor vehicle propelled by electrical power is already required to pass a driving test and to hold a current driving licence. These requirements do not, however, apply to the riders of electrically assisted pedal cycles, such as the Sinclair C5.