Give me one good reason why no valid license
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06-14-2006, 10:28 AM
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RE: Give me one good reason why no valid license
ORIGINAL: Yellotang
I will go done and retake the test to get my endorsement again, that much is very true. What ticks me off is having to pay $20-$35 every couple of years to renew it.
I will go done and retake the test to get my endorsement again, that much is very true. What ticks me off is having to pay $20-$35 every couple of years to renew it.
I can understand the anger of paying taxes, but to simply not get a license becasue it costs $25 every few years is not right. Follow the law and try to change it by passing laws, not by boycotting a legal requirement.
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06-14-2006, 10:53 AM
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RE: Give me one good reason why no valid license
Here in Illinois they pay for the MSF course. Also the testing is free. And you pay no extra for the Motorcycle endorsement. No reason not to have it here.
#53
06-14-2006, 11:10 AM
RE: Give me one good reason why no valid license
My brother is 43 years old and has never had a drivers liscence. Has had about 15 cars, and tons of bikes, has insuranse, and has had accidents. They have always paid out. One ticket in 25 years for no paper.
I know it sounds crazy, but he hates regulations, and will not get his. Never.
I know it sounds crazy, but he hates regulations, and will not get his. Never.
#54
06-14-2006, 11:11 AM
RE: Give me one good reason why no valid license
odd to hear a motorcycle permit is not an endorsement on the standard drivers license in some states. i have had my endorsement since 1968 when it became a requirement in missouri, that transferred to arkansas when i moved there, then back to missouri and now it transferred to alabama along with a vessel operators license required to operate motorized watercraft of any size in bama.
#55
06-14-2006, 04:07 PM
RE: Give me one good reason why no valid license
ORIGINAL: jt1965
Here in Illinois they pay for the MSF course. Also the testing is free. And you pay no extra for the Motorcycle endorsement. No reason not to have it here.
Here in Illinois they pay for the MSF course. Also the testing is free. And you pay no extra for the Motorcycle endorsement. No reason not to have it here.
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06-14-2006, 04:12 PM
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RE: Give me one good reason why no valid license
The License plate fee (Registration) is $38 Per year for the bike they give you a new sticker for your plate. But the drivers license is good for 4 years and it is $20 renewal fee.
#57
06-14-2006, 04:12 PM
RE: Give me one good reason why no valid license
ORIGINAL: millzog
In Arizona before you can purchase a bike you have to show proof of insurance and a valid motorcycle license. Thats the way it should be.[sm=exactly.gif]
ORIGINAL: KBFXDLI
There is no reason.......plus....no license......you are automatically at fault in ANY accident in many states and Mr. Insurance Man doesn't have to pay for your damage and is not liable for your brand new lawsuit either......because since you are unlicensed you are considered LEGALLY unqualified to ride!! plus it states clearly in his contract and your state motor vehicle laws that ALL this stuff applies ONLY to licensed operators.........all others fall into the lazy, stupid, arrogant stupid, stupid arrogant, arrogant arrogant, stupid stupid, moronic GUILTY category.
Other than that........who knows[sm=confused06.gif]
There is no reason.......plus....no license......you are automatically at fault in ANY accident in many states and Mr. Insurance Man doesn't have to pay for your damage and is not liable for your brand new lawsuit either......because since you are unlicensed you are considered LEGALLY unqualified to ride!! plus it states clearly in his contract and your state motor vehicle laws that ALL this stuff applies ONLY to licensed operators.........all others fall into the lazy, stupid, arrogant stupid, stupid arrogant, arrogant arrogant, stupid stupid, moronic GUILTY category.
Other than that........who knows[sm=confused06.gif]
#58
06-14-2006, 04:18 PM
RE: Give me one good reason why no valid license
ORIGINAL: eazy
Even if I didn't own a bike at the time, I would renew. The additional costs are not worth the additional risks if I one day decide to take a spin on my Brother's scoot.
Even if I didn't own a bike at the time, I would renew. The additional costs are not worth the additional risks if I one day decide to take a spin on my Brother's scoot.
I felt sorry for him after that, I got him to stammering.
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06-14-2006, 05:28 PM
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RE: Give me one good reason why no valid license
In Alabama, you can get a motorcycle permit by taking a written test at age 14.
Full motorcycle licenses and car permit (again a written test) at age 15.
Then at age 16 you take a written test then a practical in a car. If you pass this you are licenses to drive or ride anything up to a 2.5 ton truck. So if you can drive you can ride.
Result many people in this state are killed every year because of they are not educated in motorcycle safety.
This will increase this year because the gas prices are causing many to go to motorcycles.
I got my drivers licenses at 16 then that fall took a pratical test to be a substitute school bus driver three weeks later I was driving 70 kids back and forth to school every day.
At the time I was bullet proof with no idea of the responsibilities that I had signed on to. I won't even let my kids ride a school bus.
Full motorcycle licenses and car permit (again a written test) at age 15.
Then at age 16 you take a written test then a practical in a car. If you pass this you are licenses to drive or ride anything up to a 2.5 ton truck. So if you can drive you can ride.
Result many people in this state are killed every year because of they are not educated in motorcycle safety.
This will increase this year because the gas prices are causing many to go to motorcycles.
I got my drivers licenses at 16 then that fall took a pratical test to be a substitute school bus driver three weeks later I was driving 70 kids back and forth to school every day.
At the time I was bullet proof with no idea of the responsibilities that I had signed on to. I won't even let my kids ride a school bus.
#60
06-14-2006, 06:36 PM
RE: Give me one good reason why no valid license
ORIGINAL: 06ALULTRA
In Alabama, you can get a motorcycle permit by taking a written test at age 14.
Full motorcycle licenses and car permit (again a written test) at age 15.
Then at age 16 you take a written test then a practical in a car. If you pass this you are licenses to drive or ride anything up to a 2.5 ton truck. So if you can drive you can ride.
Result many people in this state are killed every year because of they are not educated in motorcycle safety.
This will increase this year because the gas prices are causing many to go to motorcycles.
I got my drivers licenses at 16 then that fall took a pratical test to be a substitute school bus driver three weeks later I was driving 70 kids back and forth to school every day.
At the time I was bullet proof with no idea of the responsibilities that I had signed on to. I won't even let my kids ride a school bus.
In Alabama, you can get a motorcycle permit by taking a written test at age 14.
Full motorcycle licenses and car permit (again a written test) at age 15.
Then at age 16 you take a written test then a practical in a car. If you pass this you are licenses to drive or ride anything up to a 2.5 ton truck. So if you can drive you can ride.
Result many people in this state are killed every year because of they are not educated in motorcycle safety.
This will increase this year because the gas prices are causing many to go to motorcycles.
I got my drivers licenses at 16 then that fall took a pratical test to be a substitute school bus driver three weeks later I was driving 70 kids back and forth to school every day.
At the time I was bullet proof with no idea of the responsibilities that I had signed on to. I won't even let my kids ride a school bus.
Link to dmv page
Motorcycle License - Sixteen years old and older – Any
person 16 years of age or older may obtain a license to operate a motorcycle.
A motorcycle is defined as a motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for
the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels
in contact with the ground but excluding a tractor. The examination for this
license is taken from the Alabama Motorcycle Manual. Upon passing the
Al a b ama De pa r tment o f Pu b l i c S a f e t y Dr i v e r Manua l 11
required examination, the applicant will be issued a Class M Alabama driver
license. Class M indicates that the holder may operate a motorcycle only.
The license is valid for four years.
In addition to the above licenses, the Director of Public Safety has the
authority to impose restrictions on your driver license when it appears that
these restrictions are necessary for you to operate a motor vehicle safely.
A common restriction is the requirement of wearing corrective lenses
while driving. Another is the use of mechanical devices that aid physically
impaired persons. Operation of a motor vehicle in violation of restrictions
may result in the loss of your license.
person 16 years of age or older may obtain a license to operate a motorcycle.
A motorcycle is defined as a motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for
the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels
in contact with the ground but excluding a tractor. The examination for this
license is taken from the Alabama Motorcycle Manual. Upon passing the
Al a b ama De pa r tment o f Pu b l i c S a f e t y Dr i v e r Manua l 11
required examination, the applicant will be issued a Class M Alabama driver
license. Class M indicates that the holder may operate a motorcycle only.
The license is valid for four years.
In addition to the above licenses, the Director of Public Safety has the
authority to impose restrictions on your driver license when it appears that
these restrictions are necessary for you to operate a motor vehicle safely.
A common restriction is the requirement of wearing corrective lenses
while driving. Another is the use of mechanical devices that aid physically
impaired persons. Operation of a motor vehicle in violation of restrictions
may result in the loss of your license.