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.
