There is a Class L or M motorcycle license in Illinois.
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The Illinois Secretary of State handles all licenses in the state.You need a valid Illinois Class M license or permit to operate a motorcycle in Illinois.
Class M licenses allow you to ride any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle.
If you are at least 18 years old, you can apply for a 12-month Class L or M instruction permit, which allows you to operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle with certain restrictions.If you don't have a valid Illinois driver's license, you should take the written basic knowledge exam, motorcycle knowledge test, and vision test.
If you are 16 or 17 years old and have completed driver's education, you can apply for a Class L instruction permit.When you're 16 or 17 years old, you need to enroll in a motorcycle training course and take a written knowledge exam to apply for a Class M permit.
You must make an appointment at your nearest Illinois Secretary of State office to apply for your permit.
You will receive your Class M motorcycle permit after you pass the written knowledge exam.You can only drive during daylight hours while being supervised by a licensed driver of a motor-driven cycle or motorcycle.
The same process is used for both Class L and Class M endorsements.
You will not have to take the written and driving exam to get your Class L or Class M motorcycle endorsement if you complete an IDOT-approved Motorcycle Safety course.You can prepare for the exams by taking practice tests and studying the Motorcycle Operator Manual.
You can get your Illinois motorcycle or motor-driven cycle endorsement if you visit an SOS Driver Services location.
If you pass the motorcycle safety course, you will be able to get a Class L or Class M license without having to take the written and driving exams.The "IL Motorcycle Rider Education Courses" can be found below.The written test and driving exam must be taken by 16 to 17 year olds who have completed the course.
You need a completion card from an IDOT course to waive the exams.The completion card can be used for a year.
When renewing your Illinois driver's license, you can pay a $5 fee.
The Illinois Motorcycle Operator Manual can be found at our page on renewing your license in Illinois.
Motorcycle Rider Education courses are offered by the Illinois Department of Transportation.Persons 18 years old or older who are getting their initial motorcycle license may be excused from the knowledge and skills exams if they successfully complete the Basic Rider course.
The Advanced Rider Course is an optional course that you can take to improve your riding skills and prepare you for the dangers of operating a motorcycle on increasingly populated roads.You must have earned your Illinois motorcycle license to take this course.If your insurance provider offers insurance discounts, completion may help you earn them.
You can schedule a class on the Illinois Cycle Rider Safety Training Program website.
Practical training is offered by the Basic Rider Course.You must be at least 16 years old to take the Basic Rider course.
Drivers under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a Waiver and bring it to the first class.
Practical training and classroom training are included in the BRC.You will be taught in the class.
If you are 18 years old or older, you can waive the written and driving test if you have completed the BRC.It could qualify you for discounted insurance.The driving exam must be taken by riders under 18 years old.Your card is valid for a year.
The BRC 2 helps riders become more comfortable on their own motorcycles.Most of the course is spent on driving skills.You must have written permission from the owner of the motorcycle you've borrowed to take the course.You must have a motorcycle endorsement on your license, a DOT approved helmet, and valid proof of vehicle registration and insurance.