Massachusetts Motorcycle Licensing
Motorcycle License, Training & Insurance
The content below is for informational purposes only and was last updated as of 4/22/2021. For the most up-to-date information, please visit https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-registry-of-motor-vehicles.
Operating a Motorcycle in Massachusetts
In order to operate a motorcycle in the state of Massachusetts you must:
- Meet the state’s minimum age requirement
- Obtain a Massachusetts motorcycle license (you also need to obtain a motorcycle learners’ permit)
- Register your motorcycle with the state of Massachusetts
- Obtain insurance coverage that meets Massachusetts state requirements
The minimum age requirement to operate a motorcycle in Massachusetts is 16 years old. For specific motorcycle licensing requirements and restrictions by age group, click here.
Getting a Massachusetts Motorcycle License
According to the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles Department of Transportation, in addition to meeting the requirements necessary to obtain a regular driver’s license, individuals must apply for a motorcycle license to operate a motorcycle.
Find out how to obtain a Massachusetts Motorcycle License here.
Motorcycle Education & Training in Massachusetts
Motorcyclists should sign up for a motorcycle safety course. In Massachusetts, it is not mandatory to complete a motorcycle safety course to obtain a Massachusetts motorcycle license, unless you are under the age of 18. To find a Massachusetts Motorcycle Rider Education Program (MREP) training center, click here. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) website contains operator safety information.
Massachusetts Motorcycle Insurance Requirements
If you’re riding a motorcycle, you will have many of the same requirements regarding registration, licensing and insurance as automobile drivers have in Massachusetts. For information about Massachusetts insurance requirements, visit https://www.mass.gov/orgs/division-of-insurance.
By now, you should have a good idea about how to proceed in obtaining a Massachusetts motorcycle license. If you are a new resident in Massachusetts, or you are a new rider and you’re shopping for motorcycle insurance, click here to get a quote in minutes.
Disclaimer: The materials available at this web site are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should review the links within this article, or contact the relevant state agency, for complete and current information.
The Massachusetts DOI requires motorcyclists to have current coverage that meets the state’s minimum requirements on all registered vehicles. Before riding in Massachusetts, make sure your coverage meets the state’s requirements.
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