How to Get a Georgia Motorcycle Permit
To legally operate a motorcycle on the roads of Georgia, you will begin with a motorcycle permit. There are many requirements to get a motorcycle permit in Georgia, and you’ll need to know what to do next to reach your full license.
Though accidents still occur, Georgia requires motorcyclists to have licenses and licenses to keep them safe on the roads. If you are injured riding your motorcycle, immediately contact the Atlanta motorcycle accident attorneys at Spaulding Injury Law: Atlanta Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyer.
The Requirements for a Georgia Motorcycle Permit
To get a Georgia motorcycle permit, you must meet and/or provide the following:
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- If you are under the age of 18, you must meet Joshua’s Law Requirements, which are that you complete an approved driver education course through one of four approved methods at a DDS certified driving training school.
- Submit the online license/ID/other information needed.
- Collect the required documents that show your identity, residential address, and US citizenship or other proof of lawful status in the United States
If you are under the age of 18, your application must also include:
- Your ADAP or eADAP certificate of completion
- Proof of school enrollment
- A certificate of completion from the driver education course to meet Joshua’s Law Requirements
When all of these requirements are met, you can get your motorcycle permit and get onto the road with your motorcycle. However, it is essential to recognize that a motorcycle permit is not a motorcycle license, and a permit has limitations intended to keep new riders safe.
Motorcycle Permits are More Limited than Motorcycle Licenses
The purpose of the motorcycle permit is to enable the rider to perfect their motorcycle riding skills, but only under certain conditions. If you have a motorcycle permit, you cannot drive on the highway, operate at night, or carry other passengers on your motorcycle. Your permit is only good for two years and must be renewed thereafter.
To obtain a motorcycle license, you must have held a motorcycle permit for at least six months and meet various additional requirements, including a safety course or a driving exam. Several resources are available to refer to for the complete requirements to get a Georgia motorcycle license. It is essential that you follow the rules associated with your motorcycle permit to ensure compliance and keep you safe while riding.
Contact an Atlanta Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for Help
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by someone or something else, you could be entitled to compensation for all the costs associated with your injuries. These include medical bills, lost income, future expenses, and also the pain and suffering you experienced due to your injuries.
For a review of your rights as a motorcycle accident victim and what compensation you might be entitled to, schedule a consultation with Spaulding Injury Law today.
When you become our client at Spaulding Injury Law, you’ll be represented by a thoroughly experienced Atlanta personal injury attorney like Theodore A. Spaulding. For over 15 years, Mr. Spaulding has helped victims of negligence across the state of Georgia resolve personal injury cases, and he’s received a remarkable number of awards and honors from the legal community recognizing his commitment to clients and to the metro-Atlanta area.
Mr. Spaulding has been named one of the Top 100 trial lawyers in Georgia by the National Trial Lawyers for six successive years.
He is honored as a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum ® by the Top Trial Lawyers in America ®.
Charter Member of the Distinguished Justice Advocates.
Member of the Atlanta Bar Association.
