Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers | July 21, 2023 | Motorcycle Accidents
You will need to obtain a motorcycle rider’s license, endorsement, or learner’s permit to legally ride in North Carolina. If you are apprehended while riding without a license, you may be charged with a Class 2 or 3 misdemeanor, exposing you to substantial fines and potential jail time.
The North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers at Riddle & Riddle have a deep appreciation for the state’s riding culture. When motorcyclists suffer injuries in accidents caused by careless motorists, we fight to recover the damages they deserve to get them back on their bikes as quickly as possible.
How Can You Get a North Carolina Motorcycle License?
If you already have a provisional, standard, or commercial driver’s license, you can get a North Carolina motorcycle riding permit. You can acquire this by passing tests that examine your knowledge, ability to identify road signs, and your vision. The knowledge test includes questions, for example, about what you would do to break on a slippery surface and the standards for an approved motorcycle helmet. If you apply for a permit and are under 18 years old, you will need consent from a parent or guardian. In addition, you must take an approved motorcycle safety course.
Your permit will expire within 12 months. While you have your permit, you can practice riding but are not authorized to carry passengers. When you feel confident about your riding abilities, you can schedule a road test, which will measure your motorcycle control and hazard avoidance skills.
Do You Need a Motorcycle License to Ride a Scooter or Moped?
You do not need a motorcycle license in North Carolina to ride a moped or scooter that has an engine with a displacement that is smaller than 50cc. You also do not need a license to ride an electric bicycle, hoverboard, or similar vehicles with limited power and speed capabilities.
Although you do not need a license to operate these vehicles, the state requires you to register them and carry liability insurance. Contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney if you have questions about your obligations for riding a scooter or moped in North Carolina.
Contact an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer for Legal Advice
The personal injury lawyers at Riddle & Riddle have offices throughout North Carolina. We have developed extensive knowledge about motorcycle licensing requirements through many years of representing injured riders in motorcycle accident lawsuits against negligent drivers. In one recent case, we recovered $1.5 million in compensation for our client, who suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle accident.
We believe that Justice Counts when riders are injured, particularly when careless motorists try to deflect their own fault. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, call 1-800-525-7111 for a free case review with a North Carolina motorcycle accident lawyer at Riddle & Riddle.
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For more information, please contact Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in North Carolina today. We have twelve convenient locations in North Carolina, including Greenville, Raleigh, Goldsboro, Jacksonville, Kinston, Charlotte, Greensboro, Durham, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Winston-Salem & Garner.
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Greenville Office
300 E Arlington Blvd Suite 2A #110, Greenville, NC 27858
252-397-7400
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Raleigh Office
4600 Marriott Dr STE 500, Raleigh, NC 27612
919-459-7855
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Goldsboro Office
601 N Spence Ave, Goldsboro, NC 27534
919-759-6963
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Jacksonville Office
3391 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28546
910-910-1860
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Kinston Office
807 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501
252-397-0134
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Charlotte Office
1914 J N Pease Pl Suite 142, Charlotte, NC 28262
704-781-7980
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Greensboro Office
7B Corporate Center Ct Suite 15, Greensboro, NC 27408
336-395-5349
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Durham Office
100 E Parrish St STE 200, Durham, NC 27701
919-925-6039
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Fayetteville Office
2517 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28305
910-387-0861
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Wilmington Office
1608 Queen St Suite 12, Wilmington, NC 28401
910-889-3926
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Winston-Salem Office
102 W 3rd St, Ste 1007, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-396-6310
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers – Garner Office
500 Benson Rd Suite 111, Garner, NC 27529