To obtain a motorcycle license in Illinois, you need to follow a series of steps. Here's a step-by-step guide:
Learner's Permit:
- Obtain an Illinois driver's license if you don't already have one.
- Visit a local Secretary of State Driver Services facility and pass the vision screening and written motorcycle knowledge test.
- Pay the required fees and receive your Motorcycle Instruction Permit (Learner's Permit).
Motorcycle Training Course:
- Enroll in an approved Basic Rider Course (BRC) offered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) or an approved training provider.
- Successfully complete the BRC, which includes both classroom instruction and on-cycle riding practice.
Obtaining the License:
- Schedule an appointment at a Secretary of State Driver Services facility for your motorcycle road test.
- Bring your own motorcycle, proof of insurance, and required safety equipment to the road test appointment.
- Pass the motorcycle road test, which evaluates your riding skills and knowledge of traffic laws.
- Pay the necessary fees.
- Upon passing the road test, you will receive your motorcycle license.
It's worth noting that Illinois also offers the option of obtaining a motorcycle license by completing the BRC and passing the written and road test components during the course. If you choose this option, you won't have to schedule a separate road test at the Secretary of State facility.
Please keep in mind that the specific requirements and procedures may change over time, so it's essential to visit the official Illinois Secretary of State website or contact the nearest Secretary of State Driver Services facility for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding obtaining a motorcycle license in Illinois.