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DavidC · #1 Unread post by **DavidC** » Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:39 pm

hey guys/gals whats going on im not really new to motorcycles my dad has raced bikes his whole life... well he hasn't rode in about 20 years but you get the point... ok now my question i am 19 iv'e wanted a bike for a while now but, i have some friends that ride bikes and they do not have a motorcycle license is that illegal?? do you haev to have a motorcyle lisence to drive a bike on the streets, my dad told me that he never had one either!!!

thank you
David Choate

VermilionX · Wed Aug 23, 2006 3:54 pm

yeah, it's the same as driving w/o a lic. it's bad!

i think your bike can get impounded and you will pay hefty fines and probably some more bad stuff. penalties vary by state

check your local laws and DMW regarding lic.

GhosT RideR · Wed Aug 23, 2006 4:29 pm

yes it is. it's best to keep the bikes inside and call a taxi to go over to the DMV hehe

best of wishes!

Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:41 am

Motorcycle licenses weren't required way back in the day. Then they were and now they still are. They aren't hard to get but you have to invest a little time.

sharpmagna · Thu Aug 24, 2006 2:51 am

In my state you have to have a specific Motorcycle endorsement to legally ride a motorcycle on the streets. On the flip side, you can also have a license to ride a motorcycle only but not drive a car legally.

In many states, if you pass the MSF BRC course they will give you a waiver for the DMV Road test for your bike. I would suggest taking the BRC regardless because it teaches you a lot of useful information and some insuarance companies give discounts if you have passed the course.

DavidC · #6 Unread post by **DavidC** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:30 am

ok guys thank you alot!!!

BAJACRUISER · Mon Aug 28, 2006 6:24 pm

Here in Mexico, you need a motorcycle license by the law.

BLKNSLVR · #8 Unread post by **BLKNSLVR** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 5:01 am

Once you get the license issue under control, your next headache will be insurance. In addition to your license and registration, the friendly officer who stops you will also most likely ask you for your insurance card, depending on your state.

Good luck.

Greg

todostusmuertos · Wed Aug 30, 2006 6:57 am

I don't know where you are but here in Florida you can just go to the drivers license place and take the written test and you'll get a 90 day permit and if you haven't taken the skill test after 90 days you can just go back and get another 90 day permit without having to take the written test again.
It's better than driving without a license.