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Georgia motorcycle rules

PermitClass MP: age 16+ (16-year-olds must meet Joshua's Law: 30 hours theory + 6 hours behind the wheel), vision and motorcycle knowledge exam, responsible adult affidavit and DS-1 school enrollment under 18. Valid 6 months. Restrictions: daylight only, no passengers, no limited access roadways, required safety equipment. MP not mandatory but needed to reserve a road test (manual p. 4).
Skills test or courseClass M at 17+: knowledge test, on-cycle Rider Skills Test (four evaluations, own street-legal motorcycle, DOT helmet, eye protection, closed-toe shoes) and vision test at a DDS center, OR a 90-day License Test Waiver from a Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program Basic RiderCourse / Basic RiderCourse 2 License Waiver (or three-wheel course) which bypasses both tests. Military and state-to-state reciprocity waivers available (manual p. 4-9; DDS page).
Helmet lawUniversal: Georgia requires a DOT-compliant helmet for motorcycle riders (manual p. 21) and for moped riders (p. 5).
Eye protectionRequired: 'Eye protection is required in Georgia' (manual p. 21); a windshield is not a substitute per the manual.
PassengersNo passengers on a Class MP permit. Passenger footrests must be fitted when carrying a passenger (manual p. 4, 22).
Lane splitting or filteringNot allowed per the manual: do not share lanes with other vehicles or ride between rows of stopped or moving vehicles (p. 27). Statute not separately checked.

Georgia motorcycle law questions

31 questions

  1. Question 1What is the minimum age for a Georgia Class M motorcycle license?

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    C: 17. You may obtain a Class M license if you are at least 17 (with parent/responsible adult signature and school enrollment form under 18). Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 1.1 How to Obtain Your Class M Motorcycle License, page 4.

  2. Question 2What is the minimum age for a Georgia Class MP motorcycle instructional permit?

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    D: 16. Class MP applicants must be at least 16, and 16-year-olds must meet Joshua's Law driver education requirements. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Class MP - Instructional Permit, page 4.

  3. Question 3How long is a Georgia Class M instructional permit (MP) valid?

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    C: 6 months. A Class MP instructional permit is valid for 6 months. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Class MP - Instructional Permit, page 4.

  4. Question 4Which is a restriction on a Georgia Class MP motorcycle permit?

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    D: No limited access roadways. MP restrictions: daylight hours only, no passengers, no limited access roadways, and safety equipment as required by law. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Class MP - Instructional Permit, page 4.

  5. Question 5May a Georgia motorcycle permit (MP) holder carry a passenger?

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    A: No. No passengers are allowed on a Class MP permit. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Class MP - Instructional Permit, page 4.

  6. Question 6When may a Georgia Class MP permit holder ride?

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    B: Daylight hours only. MP holders may ride in daylight hours only. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Class MP - Instructional Permit, page 4.

  7. Question 7Is a Georgia Class MP permit required before taking the Class M exam?

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    D: No, but road test reservations are only available to MP holders. An MP is not mandatory before the Class M exam, but road test reservations are available only to applicants who hold an MP. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Class MP - Instructional Permit, page 4.

  8. Question 8What must a 16-year-old complete under Joshua's Law to get a Georgia Class MP permit?

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    C: A certified driver education course: at least 30 hours of theory and 6 hours behind the wheel. 16-year-old MP applicants must complete a DDS-certified driver education course of at least 30 hours theory and 6 hours behind the wheel. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Class MP - Instructional Permit, page 4.

  9. Question 9Who may request revocation of a minor's Georgia motorcycle permit before the minor turns 18?

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    A: The parent, guardian or responsible adult who signed for it. The signatories on the Responsible Adult Affidavit may request revocation of the permit any time before the minor's 18th birthday. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Class MP - Instructional Permit, page 4.

  10. Question 10In Georgia, a moped is a motor-driven cycle with an engine of no more than:

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    B: 50cc. A moped has an engine not exceeding 50cc; anything 51cc or larger is a motorcycle requiring Class M or MP. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Mopeds, page 5.

  11. Question 11What is the minimum age to operate a moped on Georgia roads?

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    B: 15, with a valid license, instructional permit or limited permit. Moped operators must be at least 15 and hold a valid driver's license, instructional permit or limited permit. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Mopeds, page 5.

  12. Question 12Where may a moped NOT be operated in Georgia?

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    A: On limited access highways or roads with a minimum speed limit above 35 mph. Mopeds may not use limited access highways or roads where the minimum speed limit is above 35 mph. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Mopeds, page 5.

  13. Question 13Must a Georgia moped rider wear a helmet?

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    D: Yes, a DOT-compliant motorcycle helmet. Moped riders must wear protective headgear: a DOT-compliant motorcycle helmet. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Mopeds, page 5.

  14. Question 14Does a moped need a license plate (tag) in Georgia?

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    D: No. No tag is required for a moped; mopeds are exempt from registration provisions. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Mopeds, page 5.

  15. Question 15How long is the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program license test waiver valid?

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    A: 90 days. Successful graduates of a waiver course receive a 90-day license test waiver. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 1.4 Motorcycle Rider Education, Training, and License Test Waivers, page 9.

  16. Question 16What does a GMSP License Test Waiver let you skip at a DDS Customer Service Center?

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    B: The knowledge test and the on-cycle skills test. The waiver lets you bypass the knowledge test and the on-cycle skills test at a DDS center. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 1.4 Motorcycle Rider Education, Training, and License Test Waivers, page 9.

  17. Question 17Which Georgia courses earn a motorcycle license test waiver?

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    D: Basic RiderCourse and Basic RiderCourse 2 - License Waiver. The Basic RiderCourse and Basic RiderCourse 2 License Waiver course provide the 90-day waiver; the three-wheel course does too since 2017. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 1.4 Motorcycle Rider Education, Training, and License Test Waivers, page 9.

  18. Question 18What must you wear when you report for the Georgia Rider Skills Test?

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    B: A DOT-compliant helmet, eye protection and closed-toe footwear. You must have a DOT-compliant helmet, eye protection and closed-toe footwear; long sleeves, long pants and gloves are suggested. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 1.3 The Rider Skills Test, page 5.

  19. Question 19Before the Georgia on-cycle skills test is given, what happens?

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    B: The DDS examiner performs a safety inspection of your motorcycle. You must furnish a street-legal motorcycle and pass a safety inspection by the DDS examiner before the riding test. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 1.3 The Rider Skills Test, page 5.

  20. Question 20How many riding evaluations make up the Georgia Rider Skills Test?

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    B: Four. Both the two-wheel and three-wheel tests consist of four riding evaluations. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 1.3 The Rider Skills Test, page 5.

  21. Question 21A scooter used in a Georgia rider course for a license waiver must be:

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    C: Owned, registered and insured by the student, street-legal and 500cc or less. Scooter students use their own scooter, which must be owned, registered, insured, street-legal and 500cc or less. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Scooter Riders, page 9.

  22. Question 22After receiving a Georgia military 90-day license waiver, the service member or dependent must:

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    A: Visit a DDS Customer Service Center within 90 days to get the Class M. After the waiver is placed on the record, the member must visit a DDS center within 90 days to obtain the Class M license. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Military Waiver, page 9.

  23. Question 23What does Georgia require for motorcyclists' eyes?

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    A: Eye protection is required. Eye protection is required in Georgia; a windshield is not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Face and Eye Protection, page 21.

  24. Question 24What kind of helmet does Georgia require?

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    C: A DOT-compliant helmet labeled FMVSS No. 218. Georgia requires a DOT-compliant helmet; the label states DOT, FMVSS No. 218, CERTIFIED. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Helmet Use, page 21.

  25. Question 25Under Georgia rules in the manual, handlebar height may not exceed:

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    D: 25 inches above the operator's seat height. Handlebar height may not exceed twenty-five inches above operator seat height. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 3.2 Getting to Know Your Motorcycle, page 22.

  26. Question 26When must a Georgia motorcycle's headlight and taillight be on?

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    A: At all times. Headlight and taillight must be illuminated at all times. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 3.2 Getting to Know Your Motorcycle, page 22.

  27. Question 27What equipment must a Georgia motorcycle have if carrying a passenger?

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    B: Passenger footrests. Passenger footrests must be fitted if carrying a passenger. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 3.2 Getting to Know Your Motorcycle, page 22.

  28. Question 28What BAC is the DUI level in Georgia for persons under 21?

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    C: 0.02. The DUI BAC level for persons under 21 is .02; for adults it is .08. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 2.4 Georgia's Impaired Driving Laws and Penalties, page 20.

  29. Question 29For a first DUI offense in Georgia, how many hours of community service are mandatory at minimum?

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    D: 40. A first offense carries a minimum mandatory 40 hours of community service, among other penalties. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): 2.4 Georgia's Impaired Driving Laws and Penalties, page 19.

  30. Question 30Drivers 15-21 convicted of impaired driving in Georgia must delay their graduated license by:

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    C: 12 months. In addition to court penalties, 15- to 21-year-olds convicted of impaired driving must delay obtaining their graduated license for 12 months. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): All Offenses of Georgia Impaired Driving Laws, page 20.

  31. Question 31What does the Georgia manual say about riding between rows of stopped or moving vehicles?

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    A: Do not do it; do not share lanes with other vehicles. Vehicles and motorcycles need a full lane; do not share lanes or ride between rows of stopped or moving vehicles. Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS): Lane Sharing, page 27.

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Manual: Georgia Motorcycle Operators Manual (DDS). Source: Georgia Department of Driver Services, checked 2026-10-27.