--- description: To legally drive a motorcycle in Florida, you must have a valid driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement or hold a 'Motorcycle Only' license. title: Can You Drive a Motorcycle Without a Motorcycle License? - Fran Haasch Law Group --- Can You Drive a Motorcycle Without a Motorcycle License? - Fran Haasch Law Group # Can You Drive a Motorcycle Without a Motorcycle License? April 18, 2022 Attorney, Fran Haasch It is illegal to drive a motorcycle without a valid motorcycle license in most states. Florida has specific laws that apply to driving a motorcycle without a license. To legally drive, you must have a valid driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement or hold a ‘Motorcycle Only’ license. Are you confused about the laws of motorcycle riding in Florida? The Fran Haasch Law Group has got you covered. ## Do You Need a Motorcycle License in Florida? In Florida, [you are required](https://www.lawfran.com/blog/2022/03/do-you-need-a-motorcycle-license-in-florida/) to have a Class E license with a motorcycle endorsement to operate a motorcycle. If your license has expired for more than six months, you will need to take the written and driving tests again to get re-licensed. ## Do You Need a Motorcycle License to Buy a Motorcycle? Before you purchase a motorcycle, make sure you have a valid license. You can’t legally ride a motorcycle without having the state’s motorcycle endorsement on your license, which means you have passed a test or taken a safety course. ## Can You Drive a Motor Scooter Without a License? In Florida, you can drive a motor [scooter](https://www.lawfran.com/scooter-accidents/) without having a motorcycle license as long as it has an engine size of [50cc or less](https://www.lawfran.com/blog/2022/04/do-i-need-a-motorcycle-license-for-an-electric-motorcycle/). If your scooter has an engine size of more than 50cc, then you will need to have a [Class E license](https://www.lawfran.com/blog/2022/04/class-e-motorcycle-license-requirements/) with a motorcycle endorsement to operate it. ## What If I’m From Another State? If you got your license in another state and it is endorsed for motorcycle operation, Florida will reciprocate the endorsement, and a motorcycle course will not be required. One exception to this rule is Alabama; Alabama riders must have a Basic Rider Course completion card to operate a motorcycle legally. ## What If You Get Pulled Over Without a Motorcycle Permit in Florida? If you get pulled over [without the appropriate license](https://www.lawfran.com/blog/2022/03/riding-a-motorcycle-without-a-license-in-florida/) in Florida, you will likely be ticketed and fined. In some cases, you may face up to six months of probation or 60 days in county jail. Driving without a motorcycle license also risks having your motorcycle impounded at your expense. ## Can You Register a Motorcycle Without a License in Florida? Yes, it’s possible to register your motorcycle without having an active driver’s license. However, you may not legally ride until you have a valid license or permit. ## Is It Necessary to Hire a Lawyer to Get a Motorcycle Driver’s License in Florida? No, it is not necessary to hire a motorcycle lawyer to get a license in Florida. However, if you have any questions or concerns about the process, it may be wise to seek legal assistance. A qualified lawyer can help make sure that everything goes smoothly when applying for your motorcycle license and can answer any questions that come up along the way. ## How Do I get a Motorcycle License and Endorsement? In Florida, motorcycle drivers have two ways to get the state’s motorcycle operator’s endorsement on their driver’s license. ### Motorcycle Licenses To get a motorcycle license, you must be at least 16 years old and have held a Learner’s Permit for at least a year with no traffic convictions. Drivers over 18 are eligible for motorcycle licenses or endorsements without getting a permit first. You can go to any driver’s license office to take a written test made up of 20 questions. Once you pass the written test, the state will issue you a permit that is good for 60 days. Before your permit expires, you must take a driving test. The driving test is more hands-on and will require you to show that you can operate a motorcycle safely on public roads. You can practice for the driving test by taking a motorcycle safety course. Once you pass the driving test, you’ll get a new driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement. ### Endorsement Requirements To get a motorcycle endorsement in Florida, you must: - Hold a regular Class E Driver’s License - Complete the Basic RiderCourse (BRC) or Basic RiderCourse updated (BRCu) [motorcycle safety course](https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/motorcycle-rider-education-endorsements/florida-rider-training-program-courses/). - Go to a driver’s license or tax collector office that issues a motor vehicle license with your course certification and proper ID. - Pay the required endorsement fee ($7) and a license fee ($48). In addition, if you are applying at a county tax collector office, you will pay an additional fee ($6.25). ## Need a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer? Contact the Fran Haasch Law Group today if you or someone you love has been involved in a motorcycle accident. We will fight to get justice and compensation for your injuries. 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