Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-602.13 - Class M noncommercial driver's license (motorcycle)
This rule describes a noncommercial Class M driver's license that is not a special license or permit.
(1)
Validity and issuance.
a. The license is valid for operating:
(1) A motorcycle. However, the license may
have a restriction which limits operation to a three-wheel
motorcycle.
(2) A motorized
bicycle.
b. The license
is issued for either two years or eight years.
(1) A qualified applicant who is at least 17
years, 11 months of age but not yet 78 years of age shall be issued an
eight-year license. However, the expiration date of the license issued shall
not exceed the licensee's 80th birthday.
(2) A two-year license shall be issued to a
qualified applicant who is under 17 years, 11 months of age or who is 78 years
of age or older.
(3) A two-year
license may also be issued, at the discretion of the department, to an
applicant whose license is restricted due to vision or other physical
disabilities.
c. An Iowa
driver's license issued before March 15, 1968, which is still valid because of
an extension, is valid for motorcycles. An Iowa driver's license issued from
March 15, 1968, through June 30, 1972, which is still valid because of an
extension, is valid for motorcycles unless the back of the license is stamped
"Not valid for motorcycles."
(2)
Requirements.
a. An applicant shall be at least 16 years of
age.
b. Except as otherwise
provided in Iowa Code subsection
321.178(3), an
applicant under 18 years of age must meet the requirements of Iowa Code section
321.180B and submit proof of
successful completion of an Iowa-approved course in driver education.
c. An applicant under 18 years of age must
submit proof of successful completion of an Iowa-approved course in motorcycle
rider education.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.177, 321.178, 321.180B, 321.189 and 321.196.
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