Many Oklahomans of all ages enjoy riding motorcycles, and getting into motorcycle riding for the first time is exciting. However, before choosing your new motorcycle, helmet, and safety gear, you should know that a regular driver’s license is insufficient for riding in the Sooner State. You’ll need an Oklahoma motorcycle “L” endorsement first, which involves passing a written test and a riding examination. Here’s all the information you need about how to get a motorcycle license in Oklahoma.
Motorcycle License Requirements in Oklahoma
Receiving an Oklahoma motorcycle license endorsement involves two main components:
- The written examination evaluates your knowledge of traffic rules, special laws for motorcycles, and best practices for riding.
- The on-bike skills test evaluates your ability to ride the motorcycle safely while abiding by traffic rules. If the bike you use for this test does not have a windshield, you must use goggles or a face shield during the examination.
In addition to these evaluations, you will also need to pass a vision test. When you arrive for your appointment, be sure to bring identification documents with you, such as:
- Driver’s license or permit, if applicable
- Birth certificate
- Military ID
- Passport
You must also provide your Social Security number and proof of motorcycle liability insurance. Once you have passed the tests and satisfied the requirements, you can receive an Oklahoma motorcycle endorsement.
Steps to Receive a Motorcycle Endorsement for Motorcyclists Over 16 but Under 18
If a rider is over 16 but under 18, they can get a motorcycle endorsement on their current driver’s license. They must meet school enrollment requirements and pass a state-approved motorcycle skills and safety course before applying. They must also have a legal guardian present during the examination.
Steps to Receive a Motorcycle Endorsement for Motorcyclists Under 16
A rider between the ages of 14 and 16 must first pass a state-approved motorcycle skills and safety course. After they pass their written examination, they can receive a learner’s permit. They must then wait 30 days before applying for the full motorcycle license. At this age, they can obtain a motorcycle-only license, which does not permit them to drive a car.
Contact Our Oklahoma Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
The thrill of receiving a motorcycle license comes with a lot of responsibility. Motorcyclists are more vulnerable than drivers in passenger vehicles. While state law requires motorcycle helmets only for riders under 18, you should do all you can to keep yourself safe on the road.
However, even the safest riders can suffer injuries when someone else on the road behaves negligently. When this happens, you deserve to seek compensation from the at-fault driver. The seasoned Oklahoma City motorcycle accident lawyers at Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons have spent nearly four decades successfully helping injured Sooners recover the compensation they need to get their lives back on track. We are ready to do the same for you. Contact us for a free consultation to learn more about how we can help you.
We are Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons, a legal firm that, for decades, has been fighting for the rights of hardworking Oklahoma residents. Our mission is to hold the powerful accountable.
