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Drive
From the age of 16 you can drive a moped.
From the age of 17 you can hold a licence to drive a car, a motorbike, a small vehicle or an agricultural tractor.
From the age of 18 you can hold a licence to drive a medium sized goods vehicle.
See a Film
You can go to see a U or PG category film at any age, even if you aren’t with an adult, but the cinema manager has the final say about whether you are allowed to see the film or not. You can also buy or rent a U or PG film at any age, but the shopkeeper doesn’t have to sell or rent you the film if s/he thinks that it is unsuitable.
You can see a 12A category film at any age provided that you are accompanied by an adult.
You can see a 12A category film without being accompanied by an adult if you are aged 12 or older.
You can see a 15 category film at the cinema from the age of 15. You can also rent or buy a 15 category DVD.
You can see an 18 category film at the cinema from the age of 18. At 18 you can buy or rent a video given a certificate for viewing by adults only.
Gamble
From the age of 16 you can buy a National Lottery ticket and take part in some forms of private or non-commercial gaming or betting.
From the age of 18 you can enter a betting shop and place a bet, and you can also work in one. You can also enter places where gaming takes place.
Go Horse Riding
You can ride a horse on a road without wearing protective head gear from the age of 14.
Travel
Whatever your age you will need your own passport if you want to travel abroad. At the age of 16 you can apply for your own passport without parental consent.
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