joshua's law and MSF

plunkett · 06-05-2009, 03:23 PM

i don't know who is familiar with Joshua's Law [i dont know if it is state or nationwide].

basically what it is is that you can't get your driver's license until you're 17, and that also means your M endorsement [i think].
however, you can have your class CP [drivers permit] and have the M endorsement.

you can get your license if you take an approved class or drivers ed, and i was curious if that included the MSF, so that i could get my endorsement before october.

i know, i'm extremely young, but i have my heart set on this, i've been researching it for years [literally], and i'm just excited that it is coming closer.

jim schmidt · 06-05-2009, 03:57 PM

Driver's licensing is entirely a state organized requirement. The rules are state-specific.

plunkett · 06-05-2009, 06:14 PM

dang. hopefully someone in georgia can help me out then

Stick N Move · 06-05-2009, 07:44 PM

Georgia residents must be at least 16 years old to apply for a Class M motorcycle license with the Department of Driver Services. All motor-driven vehicles (excluding tractors and mopeds) that are designed to operate on three wheels or less are considered motorcycles. Mopeds have a separate set of rules, specified below.

Instruction permits are valid for six months, and you need only pass the written portion of the test to get one. This $10 permit is not required before obtaining the Class M license, when the driving test will be given. These instructional permits carry the following restrictions:

Minimum age of 16, and parental consent if under 18 Daylight driving hours only No passengers No limited-access highways Must use safety equipment required by law You must furnish the motorcycle for the skills portion of the test, and it must pass a safety inspection before the skills exam will be given. You can study for the written portion of the test using the motorcycle manual available online or at your local driver's license office.

A Class M license costs $20 for a five-year license and $35 for a 10-year license. If this is your first license, you'll need to bring along the same documentation required for applying for a regular license when you apply.

From: Georgia Motorcycle License - Handbooks, Requirements - DMV.ORG

jim schmidt · 06-05-2009, 09:09 PM

Laws are changing so frequently these days I'd double check that info with your DMV

Teen Drivers - DDS

Driver Training Programs - DDS

plunkett · 06-05-2009, 10:34 PM

well that's cool.

that means i can sign up for the MSF [taking with my 22year old brother] anytime now.

i'm still going to wait until i have like $2000, i don't want to get my endorsement and not be able to have even a beater for a while.

although, i did see a Lifan dual sport 200cc for $800, which i could buy in cash..

blah, i'm getting ahead of myself.

thanks for the info!

Goin Ape Nutz · 06-07-2009, 03:40 PM

You can take your own bike to MSF.

plunkett · 07-28-2009, 12:24 AM

fuck man, i got my bike, my gear, about to take MSF in a week or two, and they changed the law i think. FFS.

i think i should just get the permit, and since i'll be 17 before the 90 day time limit on the completion card from MSF expries, just get the M license then

this sucks..

JTrainXV · 08-12-2009, 01:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goin Ape Nutz

You can take your own bike to MSF.

not in IL,

in fact we were told we were told not to ride to class unless we already had the M endorsement.

BigDKaw · 08-12-2009, 04:12 PM

yea that's the case cause my step-brother just got his permitt and they told him he would have to wait til he was 17.

Quote:

Originally Posted by plunkett

i don't know who is familiar with Joshua's Law [i dont know if it is state or nationwide].

basically what it is is that you can't get your driver's license until you're 17, and that also means your M endorsement [i think].
however, you can have your class CP [drivers permit] and have the M endorsement.

you can get your license if you take an approved class or drivers ed, and i was curious if that included the MSF, so that i could get my endorsement before october.

i know, i'm extremely young, but i have my heart set on this, i've been researching it for years [literally], and i'm just excited that it is coming closer.

BigDKaw · 08-12-2009, 04:16 PM

yea they told my brother that he would have to wait til he was 17 since he's gotten his permitt

Squid Killer · 08-21-2009, 11:36 AM

It would be wiser to drive on the streets to find out how people really drive vs. the way drivers ed says they are supposed to drive. You dont have to get out on public roads on a MC so soon. You have plenty of years ahead to do that. Master car driving first then use that experience to add to MC riding. Thats the best way to survive.