Do You Need a License to Rent a Motorcycle?
16 May 2019 Motorcycle Rentals
Whether you are a passionate motorcycle expert looking for a new experience or a tourist in BC seeking a fun way to explore the area, booking a Harley rental from Stage 1 Rentals is a liberating and downright awesome way to spend the day. One of the questions that people tend to ask when looking to rent a motorcycle for a daytrip is “Do you need a license to rent a motorcycle?”
Do I Need a License to Rent a Motorcycle in BC?
The short answer to this question is yes, a license is needed to rent a motorcycle. By law, it is required to have a valid driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement in order to rent a bike in BC. Many countries that issue driver’s licenses also have licensing programs that are specific to motorcycles and, if you are visiting from another region, you must have a motorcycle license that is recognized as valid in BC.
If you are a BC resident, the type of license required to drive a motorcycle is a class 6 driver’s license with a motorcycle certification. Class 6 driver’s licenses can have a focus on a variety of vehicles, including mopeds, trikes, scooters, and motorcycles. In order to rent a motorcycle with a BC license, the proper type of class 6 driver’s license is required.
Getting a Motorcycle License in BC
In order to receive a class 6 license with a motorcycle certification in BC, it is necessary to pass three steps: a knowledge test, a controlled skills test, and a road test. The skills and road test must be undertaken on a motorcycle. In many cases, the class 6 license will be restricted to a certain type of two- or three-wheeled vehicle, such as a scooter, moped, trike, or Spyder. These types of class 6 licenses will not be enough to allow you to legally rent a motorcycle in BC. In order to rent a motorbike in BC, it is necessary to have an actual motorcycle certification.
Motorcycle License Requirements for Stage 1 Rentals
At Stage 1 Rentals, they require that anyone renting one of their bikes has a valid motorcycle license, as the law dictates. They also require that this license has been held for at least one year in order to make sure that riders are experienced enough to handle the ride. It is also required that a licensed rider be at least 21 years of age. They have set these standards in place because they care about the safety of their riders, and the last thing they want is to be responsible for an accident because a bike was rented to an under-experienced rider.
If you have any further questions about whether or not you need a license to rent a motorcycle, or if you are interested in any of their motorcycle rental services, feel free to contact Stage 1 Rentals at 604-317-7855 or by filling out a form on their website.
