man riding motorcycle. You need a class 6 to drive a motorcycle in Alberta, Canada. A class 5 can be a learner.

Alberta Transportation defines a motorcycle as: “A motor vehicle, other then a moped that is mounted on 2 or 3 wheels and includes those motor vehicles known in the automotive trade as motorcycles and scooters.”

Let’s take a further look at the question “Can you drive a motorcycle with a Class 5 in Alberta?”

Can you drive a motorcycle with a Class 5 in Alberta?

You must have a Class 6 License to drive a motorcycle in Alberta.

However, a class 5 license can be used as a motorcycle learners license.

A learner must be at least 16 years old and have either a class 7, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1.

Alberta Transportation Small Vehicle Guidelines PDF

A learner can operate a motorcycle under the following conditions:

  • Be at least 16 years old.
  • Have a Class 7, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1 drivers license.
  • If it is a Class 7, there are additional night time restrictions.
  • A fully licensed Class 6 driver (at least 18 years old) must be there to supervise at all times.

You also must wear a helmet, and the motorcycle must be registered and insured.

In Summary

  • You need a Class 6 License to drive a motorcycle in Alberta.
  • A motorcycle learner requires either a Class 7, 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1 License.
  • Technically you can operate a motorcycle with a class 5 license, but only as a learner.
  • A learner must have a class 6 supervisor at all times.

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