Driver's Licence

Motorcycle (classes 6A, 6B and 6C)

To operate a motorcycle, you must hold a driver's licence that corresponds to one of the following classes, based on the cylinder size of the motorcycle you wish to drive:

 

• Class 6A: all motorcycles
• Class 6B: cylinder size of 400 cc or less
• Class 6C: cylinder size of 125 cc or less

These licences also authorize the holder to drive vehicles in class 6D and class 8.

Conditions for obtaining a class 6A, 6B or 6C motorcycle driver's licence

• Minimum age: 16. Persons who are under age 18 require the written consent of the person with parental authority (father, mother, legal guardian etc.).
• Have held a class 6R learner's licence for at least 1 month, have passed a motorcycle driving course given at a school recognized by the Association québécoise du transport et des routes (AQTR) - French only, and passed a test on a closed track. Class 6R: this learner's licence allows motorcycle operation only for purposes of a driving course or an SAAQ closed track test.
• Have held a class 6A learner's licence for at least 11 months and have passed the road test.
• Have held a probationary licence for 24 months, if you do not already hold a passenger vehicle (class  5) driver's licence.

Read the brochure entitled Prospective Motorcycle Operator for the procedure to follow to obtain these classes of driver's licence.

To prepare properly, we suggest that you study:

• traffic regulations in the Driver's Handbook;
• driving techniques in Operating a Motorcycle;

Check your knowledge online about driving a car or a motorcycle.

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