Motorcycles including motor-driven cycles under that classification must be titled and registered in the state of Georgia. Please visit our Georgia motorcycle registration page for detailed information on how to register your motorcycle.
Mopeds do not require registration. You must also have liability insurance in order to operate your motorcycle legally on the Georgia roads, and you must have proof of insurance on your person at all times while riding. You will also be required to show proof of insurance at your road test for the motorcycle you will be testing on. For more information on motorcycle insurance requirements, and tips on how to obtain insurance discounts, visit our Georgia Auto Insurance page. There are a few different methods you can use to obtain your license: You can earn a Class MP motorcycle learner's permit as early as 16 years old and practice riding before taking your road test.
New to Georgia? Provide proof of Georgia residency, birth date, and U. Provide proof of your Social Security number. Pass the vision exam. When you're ready to apply for your Georgia motorcycle instruction permit, make an appointment at your local DDS office and: Provide proof of identity, address, birth date, and U. Provide proof of Social Security number.
High school diploma. Pass the motorcycle knowledge exam. Instruction Permit Restrictions While holding a Class MP instruction permit, you may ride only under the following restrictions: You may ride only during daylight hours. You may not drive with any passengers. You may not drive on limited access roadways. You must wear safety equipment as prescribed by law.
When you're ready to apply for your Georgia Class M license, go to your local DDS Customer Service Center if you hold a permit, you can make an appointment and: Present proof of identity, address, birth date, and U.
Provide your Class MP learner's permit, if applicable. Submit your Basic Riders Course certificate of completion, if applicable. Provide proof of registration or ownership, and proof of insurance for the motorcycle you will be testing on if applicable. You will also need to pay licensing fees anytime you are issued a new credential at the DDS. When applying for a Class M motorcycle license, you will usually need to provide a variety of documentation.
Second, you must prove your Social Security Number by providing one document that shows your full number, such as a Social Security card, paystub, tax form or other paperwork. Third, you must verify your residency by showing two documents that include your Georgia address, such as a bill or bank statement. The steps for getting a motorbike license in Georgia vary slightly depending on whether you plan on completing a safety course to waive your tests.
If you want to take all of the required examinations at the DDS, then you will need to pass a knowledge test, road skills test and vision exam. On the other hand, if you wish to take a safety class instead of passing exams at the DDS, then you must enroll in an approved course and bring your certificate of completion when you are ready to apply for your credentials. You will be issued a Class M motorbike license upon successfully meeting these requirements.
A new card will be issued, indicating that you are eligible to drive motorcycles in addition to any other class of vehicle that you were originally licensed to drive. Refunds are not issued when you turn in your old license and you will still need to pay a fee to receive your new credentials.
When moving to Georgia from a different state, you must transfer your driving credentials within 30 days of establishing residency. If your out-of-state motorbike license is valid or has been expired for less than two years, then you can simply surrender it to the DDS, take a vision test and skip the road test and written test. If you are transferring a motorcycle license in Georgia that has been expired for more than two years, then you will need to take a vision test, written exam and road skills test.
Taking a motorcycle class is optional but the DDS highly recommends it for all riders. Not only does the motorcycle safety course make motorcyclists safer and more knowledgeable, but it also allows them to skip the written test and skills exam at the DDS. Classes offered through the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program will satisfy the DDS requirements if you wish to get a waiver for your tests. Once you sign up for a class, you will be registered for a specific class and must attend all of the sessions in order to pass.
Motorcycle safety courses cover classroom lessons as well as riding practice that will help make you a safer and more confident motorcyclist. Upon successfully passing the class, you will receive a waiver that is valid for 90 days.
When you visit the DDS, you must present this certificate in order to bypass the knowledge and skills tests. In school zones. When you are riding at night, it is best to:. When riding, motoryclists should wear clothing that:. Braking distance is:. Next page. Rate This Free Test.
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