Bill > HB212

This bill amends existing Alabama law to establish new requirements for motorcycle and motor-driven cycle operators to obtain a Class M license, which is a special license endorsement for motorcycles. Specifically, it mandates that individuals operating a motorcycle must have passed a motorcycle test designated by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and have a Class M endorsement on their driver's license, or a standalone Class M license. Alternatively, a Class M license can be obtained by passing a written motorcycle test or by completing a motorcycle safety course offered by the Alabama Traffic Safety Center or the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. The bill also clarifies that individuals 17 years of age or younger operating a motorcycle will be subject to specific operating hours and restrictions. Importantly, this act does not apply to anyone who has already obtained a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle license before the bill becomes effective on January 1, 2016.