Suspending a Moped

Are you planning to stop using your moped for a while—for example, because it’s getting too cold or because circumstances prevent you from riding it for a while? Then it’s a waste to keep paying for insurance when you’re not actually using it. That’s why you can suspend your moped insurance. During the suspension period, you are not required to maintain third-party liability insurance. In that case, you can also (temporarily) cancel your moped insurance. At Alpina, you can read all about suspending your moped insurance.

What exactly does it mean to suspend a moped?

If you de-register a moped, this means you are de-registering the vehicle’s license plate. Once the moped is de-registered, you are not required to pay road tax, and you are not required to have it inspected (APK). You are also not required to have insurance. You can suspend your moped for 1, 2, or 3 years. Once you apply for the suspension, it takes effect immediately. You cannot suspend your moped for a future date. When the suspension period ends, you must immediately resume compliance with the vehicle requirements. Of course, you can also choose to extend the suspension.

How do I suspend a moped?

There are two ways to suspend your moped’s registration: online or in person. Online is often the fastest and easiest way. If you’d rather not handle the suspension online, you can also do it in person. You can do this, for example, at a vehicle registration office, an RDW inspection station, or an RDW service counter.

Suspend a moped online

You can suspend a moped online 24 hours a day. By logging in with your DigiD, you can easily enter the correct information. To suspend a moped online, follow these steps:

1. Go to“Request or Extend a Suspension.” Then log in with your DigiD. You will then be directed to the RDW service
2. Select the license plate number of the vehicle you want to suspend
3. Select how long you want to suspend the vehicle (1, 2, or 3 years)
4. Pay the suspension fee via iDEAL | Wero
5. You will then receive an email confirming your request
6. Your license plate will be suspended as soon as you receive a second email from the RDW. This email will also include the end date of your suspension. This email serves as proof of your suspension, so it is important that you keep it in a safe place.

Suspending a moped through the service counter

You can also suspend your moped's registration at a service counter. To suspend your moped's registration at a service counter, follow these steps:

1. Go to a vehicle registration office, an RDW inspection station, or an RDW service counter
2. Bring the certificate of registration and the transfer certificate OR the license plate card and the registration code. Don't forget to bring a valid form of identification.
3. Select how long you want to suspend the vehicle (1, 2, or 3 years)
4. Pay the suspension fees
5. The employee will then provide you with a suspension report that also includes the end date of the suspension. This serves as your proof of suspension, so it is important that you keep it in a safe place.

When should you suspend a moped?

You can de-register your moped as soon as you no longer wish to use it. You cannot request a suspension for a future date; once you request the suspension, it takes effect immediately. Not sure how long you want to suspend your moped? You can suspend your moped for 1, 2, or 3 years. If, after this period, you decide you want the suspension to continue, you can extend the suspension period. If you end the suspension early, you will not receive a refund.

What documents do I need to suspend a moped?

If you are de-registering the moped at the counter, you must bring the following documents:

• The Certificate of Registration
• The Transfer Receipt
• A valid identification document

Instead of the certificate of registration and the transfer certificate, you can also bring the registration card and the registration code. If you de-register the moped online, you can log in with your DigiD and select the license plate number of the vehicle you want to de-register.

Can I have someone else handle the suspension?

If you are unable to do so yourself, you can also have someone else apply for the suspension on your behalf. If you have a vehicle registration card, that person can handle this for you online. The person arranging the suspension for you must be at least 16 years old (the minimum age for suspending another vehicle is 18). If you have a paper vehicle registration certificate, you can only arrange this at a service counter. If you have someone else arrange the suspension for you, they can follow these steps:

1. The person handling the suspension for you should go to“Request or Extend a Suspension” andthen log in with their own DigiD.
2. Next, he or she is directed to the RDW service. When asked, “Is this your own vehicle?” that person must answer “No.”
3. To suspend the moped's registration, he or she will need your registration card number and the registration code.
4. He or she decides whether the vehicle should be suspended for 1, 2, or 3 years.
5. Next, he or she must pay the fees via iDEAL | Wero.
6. The RDW will then send a confirmation of the application to the email address provided.
7. The license plate will be suspended as soon as you receive a second email from the RDW.

What are the risks of riding a moped that has been suspended?

If you ride a moped with a suspended registration on public roads, you risk a hefty fine from theRDW. This is because you are not allowed to ride or park a moped with a suspended registration on public roads.

Extend Suspension

Once the suspension period has ended, you can either end the suspension or extend it. You can extend your suspension starting up to 6 weeks before the suspension’s end date. In that case, the expiration date will remain the same as the end date of the original suspension. If you extend the suspension earlier than 6 weeks before the end date, the original expiration date will no longer apply. The date on which you extend the suspension will then become the new expiration date after 1, 2, or 3 years. One month before the suspension expires, you will receive a reminder letter from the RDW. The moped’s registration certificate remains valid. If you end the suspension, you will not receive a new registration certificate after the suspension ends.