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You cannot drive this vehicle even if you have an MCWOG license; know the rules before going out on the road.
Siddhi Jain | August 2, 2025 9:15 PM CST

MCWOG License: Not every vehicle can be driven with every driving license. People often make this mistake and then have to pay the challan. So, know which vehicle can be driven on an MCWOG license.

If you have a driving license. So can you drive any vehicle. Most people think this. But in reality, there are different categories of driving licenses, which are decided according to the type of vehicle.

Many times people think that only one license is enough to drive a two-wheeler. But this is not so. The categories of licenses change for vehicles with different weight, engine capacity and clutch system, which is also necessary.

If you have a license with MCWOG i.e. Motorcycle Without Gear. Then you cannot drive any vehicle. This is only for such bikes or scooters which do not have gears. You cannot drive any bike with this license.

If you have a MCWOG license and you are caught driving a geared bike like Pulsar, Splendor or any 150cc bike, then it will be a violation of traffic rules. You can also get a challan and legal action can also be taken.

Let us tell you that the traffic police has the details of which license you have taken. If MCWOG is written on your license, then it means that you are not allowed to drive a geared vehicle. This rule is valid in all states.

If you want to drive a geared bike, then you will have to get a license for MCWG i.e. Motorcycle With Gear. For this, you have to drive a test and pass it. Then you get it. After getting it, you can drive both types of vehicles.


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