“Having a regular Class D license allows you to drive a car or light truck. However, you also need a motorcycle endorsement on your Class D license to legally operate a motorcycle in Wisconsin,” says Wisconsin State Patrol Superintendent J.D. Lind.
A violation for operating a motorcycle without the proper endorsement costs $200.50 along with three demerit points.
To obtain a motorcycle endorsement on your driver license, you must demonstrate competency in operating a motorcycle. This can be done in two ways:
- Passing a Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) administered motorcycle driving skills test. For the WisDOT driving skills test, the applicant must provide a motorcycle in good working order and wear eye protection and an approved helmet. Skills tests are conducted by appointment at DMV service centers located throughout the state.
- Obtaining a waiver for the skills test by successfully completing a WisDOT approved Basic Motorcycle RiderCourse, 3-Wheel Basic RiderCourse, or the Basic RiderCourse2 (for experienced riders). View safety course information.