The steps for getting an Oklahoma
motorcycle license vary depending on your age and driver’s license status. Applicants must be over the age of 14 and carry a permit for 30 days. Do you need a license to operate a motorcycle in Oklahoma?
Yes—before you can legally drive a motorcycle in Oklahoma, you must have either:
A “Motorcycle Only” license
You must be at least 14 years old to get a motorcycle license in Oklahoma. Once you’ve carried your permit for 30 days, you can apply for a motorcycle-only license.
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Before you’re allowed to drive a motorcycle in Oklahoma, you need to add an “M” endorsement to your driver’s license. How exactly do you add this “M” endorsement?
It’s simple! You’ll need to appear before a Driver License examiner and present the following documentation:
Your social security number
If you changed your name, any documents showing the change (i.e., marriage certificate)
If you have finished the Motorcycle Safety Foundation
course, you can have the skills and written tests waived, but you’ll need to bring the completion card to be eligible. For drivers taking the test, don’t forget to bring valid proof of your motorcycle insurance
. And finally, if you are driving a motorcycle without an adequate windshield, bring a pair of goggles with a face shield or one that meets ANSI Z87.1 standards
. Drivers who pass the written exam (or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation course) can request a Motorcycle Learner Permit. You’ll have to hold your learner permit for at least 30 days, during which you can only drive your motorcycle while accompanied by someone over the age of 21 with a motorcycle license. This person will instruct you and, therefore, must always have visual contact with you.
How to get a motorcycle license in Oklahoma at age 14 to 16
The rules for getting a motorcycle license in Oklahoma if you are between the ages of 14 and 16 are slightly different. You’ll need to follow all the steps above, but you’ll also need to provide evidence that you’ve completed a basic rider’s course. This course must be from one of the Approved Motorcycle Schools
from the Department of Health and Safety. Drivers between the ages of 14 and 16 are also required to follow these additional restrictions during their 30-day learners period:
The piston displacements on your motorcycle must not go above 300 cubic centimeters
You can only drive between 4:30 am and 9 pm
You must wear protective headgear at all times
You must be accompanied by a licensed motorcyclist who is at least 21 years old. They will instruct you and must be able to see you at all times.
You cannot drive on highways with speed limits
You must not drive faster than 35 mph
How to get a motorcycle-only license in Oklahoma
If you’re over the age of 16 and you don’t have a driver’s license, you’ll need to get a motorcycle-only license.
For applicants who are between the ages of 16 and 18 years old, you’ll need to follow all the regular steps for acquiring a motorcycle license, but you’ll also need to:
Provide documentation proving your enrollment in a secondary or vocational-technical school
Bring your parent or legal guardian when you apply for your license
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