MA motorcycle licensing

[spiritdream]

I just found out that Massachusetts now has a restricted motorcycle license!! Not sure when it changed, but they didn't have one in 2006 when I got my license!

The drivers manual now states CLEARLY that if you take a road test on a trike, you will receive a motorcycle license with a "J" restriction and the description "Motorcycle - limited to 3-wheels only".

Finally!!! ThumbUp

 

[Bikerbozo]

I know NY had that years ago also, but not sure if that is still the case.
So, did you take your test on the trike? Have they left your license alone or retroactively changed it.

 

[meredog]

same as michigan

 

[rhino 2]

I'm gonna bet as more non bike riders start wanting to take the test on 3 wheels all states will soon go to 3 wheel endorsements.

 

[Nana]

In Ohio, if you have the 2-wheel endorsement you can ride either 2 or 3 wheels legally. If you test on the 3-wheeler, then you have ONLY a trike endorsement and cannot legally ride a 2-wheeler

 

[spiritdream]

I know NY had that years ago also, but not sure if that is still the case.
So, did you take your test on the trike? Have they left your license alone or retroactively changed it.

Nope, I took my road test through the riding school, so I have a "full" license - that was the only option as of September 2006!

Again, not sure when they changed that, but it's about time they started matching other states in this!! There are a lot of people who want to ride trikes, but can't take a 2wheel road tests - this will put a LOT more riders on the road in the coming years!! ThumbUp

 

[John Luciano]

I fought that in Conn all the way to the Capital. I spoke at a
Hearing with dep of transportation , they are so backwards in the state
They don't understand what a trike is. You can get by it if you can
Prove disability.

 

[Coach 64]

We should run to be elected to Hartford, then can claim that as a disability. Or lie like our U.S. Senator about his returning from Viet Nam, and get it that way

 

[Lakeman]

In SC a trike is considered a 3 wheel car and no special DL needed.

 

[tommy loso]

hi,Cheri

I'd like to know how it reads in that state north of you (Ner Hampshire)where the states moto is ,"Live free or die "

 

[rmrc51]

In Ohio, if you have the 2-wheel endorsement you can ride either 2 or 3 wheels legally. If you test on the 3-wheeler, then you have ONLY a trike endorsement and cannot legally ride a 2-wheeler

Virginia is the same way. They only recently allowed people to road test on a trike.

 

[Keystone]

In Ohio, if you have the 2-wheel endorsement you can ride either 2 or 3 wheels legally. If you test on the 3-wheeler, then you have ONLY a trike endorsement and cannot legally ride a 2-wheeler

Same here in Minnesota.

 

[KRUZR]

In Illinois, if you road test on 2 wheels, you can ride 2 or 3 wheel vehicles. If you road test on 3 wheels, you can only legally ride a 3 wheel vehicle. Was just at the DMV today so be sure to get your lic on 2 wheels. Ride Safe!!

 

[Memnoch451]

In Illinois, if you road test on 2 wheels, you can ride 2 or 3 wheel vehicles. If you road test on 3 wheels, you can only legally ride a 3 wheel vehicle. Was just at the DMV today so be sure to get your lic on 2 wheels. Ride Safe!!

I got My IL Motorcycle license in 1986.. and never looked back! I thought the test was a breeze... I would encourage everyone to take the MCSC in their state and get the full endorsement to ride... It's just good policy for all! ThumbUp