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RegalSwan · #1 Unread post by **RegalSwan** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 7:25 am

I've heard from a lot of people that there are a good deal of bikers who just ride on the learner's permit forever. It just seems to me that the restrictions on this would make it hard. For my MN permit I can't ride at night, or on the interstate, or with a passenger. Does anyone know the consequences for breaking these rules? I try and stay within the limits but I will admit I've riden home in the dark once or twice when my stay somehwere was longer than anticipated. Also I plan on taking the test in a couple of weeks when I go home if anyone has some quick links to layouts of the test or just tips on how to practice for it I would appreciate it. Thanks again. (MN Test)

#2 Unread post by **Jamers!** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:10 am

in cali if you ride with the permit and get caught breaking a rule its a fine of 250-600 depending on the infraction. You then lose your permit and must do a whole buncha stuff to get one again, not to mention a court date for your infraction.

JWF

jmillheiser · Tue Mar 28, 2006 3:05 pm

have you considered taking the MSF course. much easier way to get your MC license than taking the state skills test. Most states have a VERY tough on bike test to get your MC endorsement, but will normally bypass this if you have completed the MSF course.

Loonette · #4 Unread post by **Loonette** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 1:57 am

In Ohio, I believe the permit is only good for one year. And, yes, the penalties are harsh for breaking the permit laws. How well do the police check? I don't know, but why tempt fate?

Cheers,
Loonette

#5 Unread post by **Sev** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 5:25 am

Around here getting your license really isn't that tough, so I cannot think of a good reason not to get it.

CNF2002 · #6 Unread post by **CNF2002** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 5:32 am

Well you do have to take a few days off work and camp out at the DMV.

Scott58 · #7 Unread post by **Scott58** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 6:07 am

Truth be told, I didn't have even a permit for the first 5 years of riding. It was a different time back then however.

Chris8187 · #8 Unread post by **Chris8187** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 6:30 am

I would ride around with my permit by myself even though NJ says I need to be surpervised by someone else on his bike, but I only ride for short amounts of time around my house. That is because I have no license plate, which is because I haven't registered the bike yet, which is because Rider Insurance won't insure me until I get my motorcycle license, ROFL. It is a vicious cycle. Everything will be good once I pass the dmv test. NJ dmv test seems easy, especially since I will take the test couple days after completing MSF course. I don't have my full car license yet, so finishing course won't excuse me from test. I'm also going to use a scooter for the test, so it should be even easier.

macdaddy · #9 Unread post by **macdaddy** » Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:55 am

I think the liklihood of enforcement and the size of the penalties depends on whether you're the governer of California or not!

Wizzard · #10 Unread post by **Wizzard** » Thu Mar 30, 2006 2:07 am

Actually in Cali , the governator was perfectly legal . You only need a Class C for a trike or a MC with side car .
No one ever bothered to point that out however .
Regards, Wizzard
Who rode for a long time with just a permit . Considering I rode for years when you only needed a Class C and there were no M1 or M2 licenses.
Regards, Wizzard