The Connecticut Motorcycle Operator's Manual - CT.gov

4 GETTING YOUR CONNECTICUT ENDORSEMENT
GETTING YOUR CONNECTICUT MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENT
What is a Motorcycle Endorsement?
A motorcycle endorsement, designated by the letter “M,” on a Connecticut motor
vehicle driver’s license, allows operation of a motorcycle on public highways.
What is a motorcycle learner’s permit?
Before earning your motorcycle endorsement, you have the option to obtain a
motorcycle learner’s permit. The permit allows you to drive a motorcycle with certain
restrictions to help you gain experience as a skilled operator.
Who needs a motorcycle endorsement?
Any Connecticut motor vehicle driver’s license holder who operates a motorcycle.
Who does not need a motorcycle endorsement from Connecticut?
Any non-resident or temporary resident who holds a valid driver’s license issued by
another jurisdiction, which authorizes the operation of a motorcycle. This may include:
• Members of the Armed Forces
• Students enrolled in a higher education institution
• Non-residents employed in Connecticut.
What is required to obtain a motorcycle endorsement?
• A valid Connecticut Driver’s License.
• A parental consent form (if under 18 years of age).
• Fees for motorcycle knowledge and vision tests.
• Successful completion of a motorcycle knowledge and vision tests at a full-service
DMV branch offi ce. You may take the motorcycle knowledge and vision tests at any
full-service DMV branch offi ce on a “walk in” basis. No appointment is necessary. For
offi ce hours, please visit the DMV website at ct.gov/dmv/offi ces.
NOTE: Once you pass the motorcycle knowledge and vision tests, you have the
option to get a motorcycle learner’s permit. Before earning your endorsement, the
permit allows you to drive a motorcycle on the road with certain restrictions.
• Complete a novice motorcycle-training course approved by the Commissioner of
Motor Vehicles. This training includes classroom and skills training on a motorcycle.
Once you have successfully completed this training, your proof of course completion
must be presented to the DMV .
A list of approved course providers may be found at ct.gov/dmv/mcsafetycourses.
Once you have successfully completed this training, your proof of course completion
must be presented to the DMV and an “M” endorsement will be added to your driver’s
license.
Motorcycling and Connecticut Law
What is a motorcycle?
Connecticut motor vehicle law defi nes a motorcycle as a motor vehicle having not
more than three wheels in contact with the ground and a saddle or seat on which the
rider sits or a platform on which the rider stands, and with or without a side car, except