IC 9-24-8
Chapter 8. Motorcycle License, Permit, or Endorsement
IC 9-24-8-1 Development and issuance; standards
Sec. 1. (a) The bureau shall develop and issue the following:
(1) A temporary motorcycle learner's permit.
(2) A motorcycle learner's permit.
(3) A motorcycle operator's license or a license endorsement.
(b) The bureau shall determine reasonable standards for a
motorcycle operator's license or a license endorsement for the
operation of a motorcycle. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-2 Temporary learner's permit
Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall issue a temporary motorcycle learner's
permit to an individual who meets the following conditions:
(1) Is at least fifteen (15) years of age.
(2) Is enrolled in an approved motorcycle driver education and
training course.
(3) Presents a certificate of enrollment to the bureau.
(4) Is not ineligible under IC 9-24-2-1.
(b) The bureau shall validate a temporary motorcycle learner's
permit upon certification by the instructor of an approved motorcycle
driver education and training course that the holder has satisfactorily
completed the course and passed the written test described in section
4 of this chapter.
(c) The holder of a validated temporary motorcycle learner's
permit may only operate a motorcycle under the following
conditions:
(1) The holder must wear a helmet that meets the standards
established by the United States Department of Transportation
under 49 CFR 571.218 as in effect January 1, 1979.
(2) The motorcycle may be operated only during daylight hours.
(3) The motorcycle may not carry passengers other than the
operator.
(4) The holder must be under the supervision of a licensed
motorcycle operator who must be at least eighteen (18) years of
age.
(d) A temporary motorcycle learner's permit authorizes the permit
holder to operate a motorcycle upon a highway while enrolled in an
approved motorcycle driver education and training course and only
when the holder is under the direct supervision of an instructor who
has received training in the use and operation of motorcycles and
who has been:
(1) certified to teach motorcycle driver education by the state
board of education; or
(2) approved as a motorcycle instructor by the bureau of motor
vehicles.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-3 Learner's permit
Sec. 3. (a) The bureau shall issue a motorcycle learner's permit to
an individual who meets the following conditions:
(1) The individual holds a valid operator's, chauffeur's, or
public passenger chauffeur's license issued under this article.
(2) The individual passes a written examination developed by
the bureau concerning the safe operation of a motorcycle.
(b) A motorcycle learner's permit authorizes the permit's holder to
operate a motorcycle upon a highway during a period of one (1) year
under the following conditions:
(1) The holder wears a helmet that meets the standards
established by the United States Department of Transportation
under 49 CFR 571.218 as in effect January 1, 1979.
(2) The motorcycle is operated only during daylight hours.
(3) The motorcycle does not carry passengers other than the
operator. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-4 Operator's license and endorsement
Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the
bureau shall:
(1) issue a motorcycle operator's license; or
(2) validate an operator's, a chauffeur's, or a public passenger
chauffeur's license for motorcycle operation upon a highway by
endorsement;
to a person who meets the conditions in subsection (b).
(b) A person must meet at least one (1) of the following
conditions to obtain a license or validation under subsection (a):
(1) Satisfactorily complete the written test, hold a motorcycle
learner's permit for at least thirty (30) days, and:
(A) satisfactorily complete an approved operational skills
test; or
(B) satisfactorily complete a motorcycle operator safety
education course approved by the department of education
as set forth in IC 20-30-13-9.
(2) Hold a current motorcycle operator endorsement or
motorcycle operator's license from any other jurisdiction and
successfully complete the written test.
(c) The bureau may not issue a motorcycle operator's license or
endorsement to an individual less than sixteen (16) years and thirty
(30) days of age.
(d) If an applicant for a motorcycle license or license endorsement
is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the bureau may not issue a
license or validate a license described in subsection (a) if the
applicant is ineligible under IC 9-24-2-1.
(e) The bureau shall develop and implement both a written test
and an operational skills test that must be designed to determine
whether an applicant for a motorcycle operator's license or
endorsement is competent to operate a motorcycle upon a highway.
The written test must be made available at license branch locations
approved by the bureau. The operational skills test must be given at
locations designated by the bureau. The bureau shall adopt rules by
July 1, 2007, under IC 4-22-2 to establish standards for persons
administering operational skills tests and the provisions of the
operational skills test. An individual applying for a motorcycle
operator's license or endorsement must pass the written exam before
taking the operational skills test. If an applicant fails to satisfactorily
complete either the written or operational tests, the applicant may
reapply for and must be offered the examination upon the same terms
and conditions as applicants may reapply for and be offered
examinations for an operator's license. The bureau shall publish and
make available at all locations where an individual may apply for an
operator's license information concerning motorcycle operator
licensing or endorsement.
(f) An individual who:
(1) has held a motorcycle learner's permit for at least thirty (30)
days; or
(2) holds a temporary motorcycle learner's permit, has
successfully completed an approved motorcycle driver
education and training course, and possesses a valid operator's,
chauffeur's, or public passenger chauffeur's license;
may apply for a motorcycle operator's license or endorsement not
later than the expiration date of the holder's permit. However, not
more than three (3) examinations may be allowed a holder during the
period the permit is valid. A holder of a learner's permit or a
temporary learner's permit who does not pass the written and
operating skills examination during the period for which the permit
is valid must obtain a new learner's permit. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.45-2006, SEC.1;
P.L.156-2006, SEC.9.
IC 9-24-8-5 Violations
Sec. 5. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C
infraction. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-6 Operating under the influence of alcohol; revocation
Sec. 6. In addition to any other penalty, the bureau shall revoke
the motorcycle learner's permit of a person holding a motorcycle
learner's permit who is convicted of operating a motorcycle under the
influence of alcohol for at least (1) year from the date of the
conviction. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8
Chapter 8. Motorcycle License, Permit, or Endorsement
IC 9-24-8-1 Development and issuance; standards
Sec. 1. (a) The bureau shall develop and issue the following:
(1) A temporary motorcycle learner's permit.
(2) A motorcycle learner's permit.
(3) A motorcycle operator's license or a license endorsement.
(b) The bureau shall determine reasonable standards for a
motorcycle operator's license or a license endorsement for the
operation of a motorcycle. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-2 Temporary learner's permit
Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall issue a temporary motorcycle learner's
permit to an individual who meets the following conditions:
(1) Is at least fifteen (15) years of age.
(2) Is enrolled in an approved motorcycle driver education and
training course.
(3) Presents a certificate of enrollment to the bureau.
(4) Is not ineligible under IC 9-24-2-1.
(b) The bureau shall validate a temporary motorcycle learner's
permit upon certification by the instructor of an approved motorcycle
driver education and training course that the holder has satisfactorily
completed the course and passed the written test described in section
4 of this chapter.
(c) The holder of a validated temporary motorcycle learner's
permit may only operate a motorcycle under the following
conditions:
(1) The holder must wear a helmet that meets the standards
established by the United States Department of Transportation
under 49 CFR 571.218 as in effect January 1, 1979.
(2) The motorcycle may be operated only during daylight hours.
(3) The motorcycle may not carry passengers other than the
operator.
(4) The holder must be under the supervision of a licensed
motorcycle operator who must be at least eighteen (18) years of
age.
(d) A temporary motorcycle learner's permit authorizes the permit
holder to operate a motorcycle upon a highway while enrolled in an
approved motorcycle driver education and training course and only
when the holder is under the direct supervision of an instructor who
has received training in the use and operation of motorcycles and
who has been:
(1) certified to teach motorcycle driver education by the state
board of education; or
(2) approved as a motorcycle instructor by the bureau of motor
vehicles.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-3 Learner's permit
Sec. 3. (a) The bureau shall issue a motorcycle learner's permit to
an individual who meets the following conditions:
(1) The individual holds a valid operator's, chauffeur's, or
public passenger chauffeur's license issued under this article.
(2) The individual passes a written examination developed by
the bureau concerning the safe operation of a motorcycle.
(b) A motorcycle learner's permit authorizes the permit's holder to
operate a motorcycle upon a highway during a period of one (1) year
under the following conditions:
(1) The holder wears a helmet that meets the standards
established by the United States Department of Transportation
under 49 CFR 571.218 as in effect January 1, 1979.
(2) The motorcycle is operated only during daylight hours.
(3) The motorcycle does not carry passengers other than the
operator. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-4 Operator's license and endorsement
Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the
bureau shall:
(1) issue a motorcycle operator's license; or
(2) validate an operator's, a chauffeur's, or a public passenger
chauffeur's license for motorcycle operation upon a highway by
endorsement;
to a person who meets the conditions in subsection (b).
(b) A person must meet at least one (1) of the following
conditions to obtain a license or validation under subsection (a):
(1) Satisfactorily complete the written test, hold a motorcycle
learner's permit for at least thirty (30) days, and:
(A) satisfactorily complete an approved operational skills
test; or
(B) satisfactorily complete a motorcycle operator safety
education course approved by the department of education
as set forth in IC 20-30-13-9.
(2) Hold a current motorcycle operator endorsement or
motorcycle operator's license from any other jurisdiction and
successfully complete the written test.
(c) The bureau may not issue a motorcycle operator's license or
endorsement to an individual less than sixteen (16) years and thirty
(30) days of age.
(d) If an applicant for a motorcycle license or license endorsement
is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the bureau may not issue a
license or validate a license described in subsection (a) if the
applicant is ineligible under IC 9-24-2-1.
(e) The bureau shall develop and implement both a written test
and an operational skills test that must be designed to determine
whether an applicant for a motorcycle operator's license or
endorsement is competent to operate a motorcycle upon a highway.
The written test must be made available at license branch locations
approved by the bureau. The operational skills test must be given at
locations designated by the bureau. The bureau shall adopt rules by
July 1, 2007, under IC 4-22-2 to establish standards for persons
administering operational skills tests and the provisions of the
operational skills test. An individual applying for a motorcycle
operator's license or endorsement must pass the written exam before
taking the operational skills test. If an applicant fails to satisfactorily
complete either the written or operational tests, the applicant may
reapply for and must be offered the examination upon the same terms
and conditions as applicants may reapply for and be offered
examinations for an operator's license. The bureau shall publish and
make available at all locations where an individual may apply for an
operator's license information concerning motorcycle operator
licensing or endorsement.
(f) An individual who:
(1) has held a motorcycle learner's permit for at least thirty (30)
days; or
(2) holds a temporary motorcycle learner's permit, has
successfully completed an approved motorcycle driver
education and training course, and possesses a valid operator's,
chauffeur's, or public passenger chauffeur's license;
may apply for a motorcycle operator's license or endorsement not
later than the expiration date of the holder's permit. However, not
more than three (3) examinations may be allowed a holder during the
period the permit is valid. A holder of a learner's permit or a
temporary learner's permit who does not pass the written and
operating skills examination during the period for which the permit
is valid must obtain a new learner's permit. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.45-2006, SEC.1;
P.L.156-2006, SEC.9.
IC 9-24-8-5 Violations
Sec. 5. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C
infraction. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-6 Operating under the influence of alcohol; revocation
Sec. 6. In addition to any other penalty, the bureau shall revoke
the motorcycle learner's permit of a person holding a motorcycle
learner's permit who is convicted of operating a motorcycle under the
influence of alcohol for at least (1) year from the date of the
conviction. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8
Chapter 8. Motorcycle License, Permit, or Endorsement
IC 9-24-8-1 Development and issuance; standards
Sec. 1. (a) The bureau shall develop and issue the following:
(1) A temporary motorcycle learner's permit.
(2) A motorcycle learner's permit.
(3) A motorcycle operator's license or a license endorsement.
(b) The bureau shall determine reasonable standards for a
motorcycle operator's license or a license endorsement for the
operation of a motorcycle. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-2 Temporary learner's permit
Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall issue a temporary motorcycle learner's
permit to an individual who meets the following conditions:
(1) Is at least fifteen (15) years of age.
(2) Is enrolled in an approved motorcycle driver education and
training course.
(3) Presents a certificate of enrollment to the bureau.
(4) Is not ineligible under IC 9-24-2-1.
(b) The bureau shall validate a temporary motorcycle learner's
permit upon certification by the instructor of an approved motorcycle
driver education and training course that the holder has satisfactorily
completed the course and passed the written test described in section
4 of this chapter.
(c) The holder of a validated temporary motorcycle learner's
permit may only operate a motorcycle under the following
conditions:
(1) The holder must wear a helmet that meets the standards
established by the United States Department of Transportation
under 49 CFR 571.218 as in effect January 1, 1979.
(2) The motorcycle may be operated only during daylight hours.
(3) The motorcycle may not carry passengers other than the
operator.
(4) The holder must be under the supervision of a licensed
motorcycle operator who must be at least eighteen (18) years of
age.
(d) A temporary motorcycle learner's permit authorizes the permit
holder to operate a motorcycle upon a highway while enrolled in an
approved motorcycle driver education and training course and only
when the holder is under the direct supervision of an instructor who
has received training in the use and operation of motorcycles and
who has been:
(1) certified to teach motorcycle driver education by the state
board of education; or
(2) approved as a motorcycle instructor by the bureau of motor
vehicles.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-3 Learner's permit
Sec. 3. (a) The bureau shall issue a motorcycle learner's permit to
an individual who meets the following conditions:
(1) The individual holds a valid operator's, chauffeur's, or
public passenger chauffeur's license issued under this article.
(2) The individual passes a written examination developed by
the bureau concerning the safe operation of a motorcycle.
(b) A motorcycle learner's permit authorizes the permit's holder to
operate a motorcycle upon a highway during a period of one (1) year
under the following conditions:
(1) The holder wears a helmet that meets the standards
established by the United States Department of Transportation
under 49 CFR 571.218 as in effect January 1, 1979.
(2) The motorcycle is operated only during daylight hours.
(3) The motorcycle does not carry passengers other than the
operator. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-4 Operator's license and endorsement
Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d), the
bureau shall:
(1) issue a motorcycle operator's license; or
(2) validate an operator's, a chauffeur's, or a public passenger
chauffeur's license for motorcycle operation upon a highway by
endorsement;
to a person who meets the conditions in subsection (b).
(b) A person must meet at least one (1) of the following
conditions to obtain a license or validation under subsection (a):
(1) Satisfactorily complete the written test, hold a motorcycle
learner's permit for at least thirty (30) days, and:
(A) satisfactorily complete an approved operational skills
test; or
(B) satisfactorily complete a motorcycle operator safety
education course approved by the department of education
as set forth in IC 20-30-13-9.
(2) Hold a current motorcycle operator endorsement or
motorcycle operator's license from any other jurisdiction and
successfully complete the written test.
(c) The bureau may not issue a motorcycle operator's license or
endorsement to an individual less than sixteen (16) years and thirty
(30) days of age.
(d) If an applicant for a motorcycle license or license endorsement
is less than eighteen (18) years of age, the bureau may not issue a
license or validate a license described in subsection (a) if the
applicant is ineligible under IC 9-24-2-1.
(e) The bureau shall develop and implement both a written test
and an operational skills test that must be designed to determine
whether an applicant for a motorcycle operator's license or
endorsement is competent to operate a motorcycle upon a highway.
The written test must be made available at license branch locations
approved by the bureau. The operational skills test must be given at
locations designated by the bureau. The bureau shall adopt rules by
July 1, 2007, under IC 4-22-2 to establish standards for persons
administering operational skills tests and the provisions of the
operational skills test. An individual applying for a motorcycle
operator's license or endorsement must pass the written exam before
taking the operational skills test. If an applicant fails to satisfactorily
complete either the written or operational tests, the applicant may
reapply for and must be offered the examination upon the same terms
and conditions as applicants may reapply for and be offered
examinations for an operator's license. The bureau shall publish and
make available at all locations where an individual may apply for an
operator's license information concerning motorcycle operator
licensing or endorsement.
(f) An individual who:
(1) has held a motorcycle learner's permit for at least thirty (30)
days; or
(2) holds a temporary motorcycle learner's permit, has
successfully completed an approved motorcycle driver
education and training course, and possesses a valid operator's,
chauffeur's, or public passenger chauffeur's license;
may apply for a motorcycle operator's license or endorsement not
later than the expiration date of the holder's permit. However, not
more than three (3) examinations may be allowed a holder during the
period the permit is valid. A holder of a learner's permit or a
temporary learner's permit who does not pass the written and
operating skills examination during the period for which the permit
is valid must obtain a new learner's permit. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.45-2006, SEC.1;
P.L.156-2006, SEC.9.
IC 9-24-8-5 Violations
Sec. 5. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C
infraction. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
IC 9-24-8-6 Operating under the influence of alcohol; revocation
Sec. 6. In addition to any other penalty, the bureau shall revoke
the motorcycle learner's permit of a person holding a motorcycle
learner's permit who is convicted of operating a motorcycle under the
influence of alcohol for at least (1) year from the date of the
conviction. As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.12.
