Trans 129.02(2)(j)(j) “Skills test” means an examination of a person's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motorcycle.

Trans 129.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98; CR 07-084: am. (1) and (2) (d) Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; CR 23-043: r. and recr. (2) Register November 2024 No. 827, eff. 12-1-24.

Trans 129.03(1)(1) As a requirement for a waiver of skills test under s. 343.16 (2) (cm), Stats., a person shall meet all of the following requirements:

Trans 129.03(1)(a)(a) Pass a “Class M” knowledge test.

Trans 129.03(1)(b)(b) Provide proof of completion of a basic rider course or basic course for experienced riders within one year of the date of the application. A motorcycle skills test waiver shall be valid for one year from the date of rider course completion. If the proof of completion or electronic notice of waiver eligibility indicates that the skills test for the course was completed on a 3-wheeled motorcycle, the person’s Class “M” privilege shall be restricted to operation of 3-wheeled motorcycles. The 3-wheeled restriction may be removed by completion of a skills test on a 2-wheeled motorcycle conducted by the department or a licensed rider education provider.

Trans 129.03(2)(2) If a person takes and fails a motorcycle skills test conducted by a rider education provider at the conclusion of a basic rider course or basic course for experienced riders, the person is not eligible for the motorcycle skills test waiver, unless the person receives additional rider training from a rider education provider, as directed by the rider education provider’s curriculum provider, and retakes and successfully completes a motorcycle skills test at the conclusion of the additional training.

Trans 129.03 NoteNote: A driver who has demonstrated incompetence despite having attended a basic rider course will not be licensed. This provision is adopted to avoid issuing a license to a known incompetent driver and then requiring an examination for cause under s. 343.16 (6), Stats.

Trans 129.03 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98; CR 07-084: am. (1) (b) Register February 2008 No. 626, eff. 3-1-08; CR 23-043: r. and recr. (1) (a), (b), am. (2) Register November 2024 No. 827, eff. 12-1-24.

Trans 129.04Trans 129.04 Rider course exemptions. A person is exempt from the requirement to successfully complete a basic rider course under s. 343.06 (1) (c), 343.07 (4) (b), or 343.16 (1) (a) 3., Stats., if any of the following apply:

Trans 129.04(1)(1) The person holds an operator's license, other than an instruction permit, that is valid or that is not expired by more than 4 years from another jurisdiction that authorizes the operation of a motorcycle.

Trans 129.04(3)(3) The person is an applicant for a restricted license under s. 343.08, Stats., or for a special restricted license under s. 343.135, Stats.

Trans 129.04 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98; CR 23-043: r. and recr. Register November 2024 No. 827, eff. 12-1-24; correction in (intro.) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register November 2024 No. 827.

Trans 129.05Trans 129.05 Motorcycle instruction permits. The department may issue an instruction permit authorizing the operation of motorcycles to a person who is required to complete a basic rider course by s. 343.06 (1) (c), 343.07 (4) (b), or 343.16 (1) (a), Stats., if the person meets all of the following criteria:

Trans 129.05(1)(1) The person has passed all examinations required under s. Trans 104.03 for issuance of a class “M” permit under s. 343.07, Stats.

Trans 129.05(2)(2) The person is enrolled in a basic rider course or basic course for experienced riders or is exempt from the requirement of attending a basic rider course under s. Trans 129.04.

Trans 129.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98; CR 23-043: am. (intro.), (2) Register November 2024 No. 827, eff. 12-1-24.

Trans 129.06(1)(1) Instruction permits. The department shall determine whether a person is eligible for issuance of an instruction permit under s. 343.07 (4) (b), Stats., based upon the latest 5 years of the person’s driver record.

Trans 129.06(2)(2) Skills tests. The department shall determine whether a person is ineligible for a skills tests because of repeated motorcycle skills test failures based upon the latest 5 years of the person’s driver record.

Trans 129.07(1)(1) Successful completion of a motorcycle rider course approved by another jurisdiction, a U.S. governmental agency, or a branch of the military that meets the minimum requirements of s. Trans 129.09 (1) (a) and (d) may be approved by the department for the purpose of waiving skills tests or course attendance requirements under ss. 343.06 (1) (c), 343.07 (4) (b), 343.16 (1) (a), or 343.16 (2) (cm), Stats.

Trans 129.07(2)(a)(a) The person shall present documentation satisfactory to the department that the person successfully completed a qualified motorcycle rider course offered by another jurisdiction, a U.S. government agency, or a military branch unless the training facility electronically reported completion to the department in the manner required by the department.