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How to get your motorcycle licence in B.C.

The steps you take to get a Class 6 motorcycle licence depend on what kind of driver's licence you have now.

 If you Then you can get a Class 6 motorcycle licence
already have a B.C. driver's licence
(Class 1-5) 		after passing a
  • knowledge test
  • motorcycle skills test, and
  • road test.
Steps to get a motorcycle licence »
are already in graduated licensing (that is, you have a Class 7L or Class 7 licence to drive passenger vehicles)   by taking graduated licensing for motorcycles.

Getting a motorcycle licence (new drivers) »
don't have a B.C. driver's licence by passing a new-drivers' knowledge test, as well as taking graduated licensing for motorcycles.

Getting a motorcycle licence (new drivers) »

New helmet and seating laws

Important: B.C.'s provincial government has introduced new helmet and seating laws for motorcycle operators and passengers. The new laws take effect on June 1, 2012.

Note: A new style of licence plate is now available for motorcycles. Riders are not required to upgrade their existing plates to the new ones.