No person may operate a motorcycle, except a moped as defined in § 32-20-1, a licensed all-terrain vehicle under § 32-20-13, or any motor vehicle that has three wheels and is operated with a steering wheel and foot controls on the public streets or highways without a motor vehicle driver license or permit upon which a state testing officer has certified that such person is qualified to operate such motorcycle. An operator of a moped, a licensed all-terrain vehicle, or a motor vehicle that has three wheels and is operated with a steering wheel and foot controls shall have a valid motor vehicle driver license or permit. The department may waive the testing requirements upon completion of a motorcycle safety course approved pursuant to § 32-20-14. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Source: SL 1967, ch 215 , § 2; SL 1978, ch 230 , § 2; SL 1982, ch 18 , § 26; SL 1987, ch 233 , § 3; SL 1989, ch 255 , § 92; SL 1989, ch 270 , § 2; SL 1995, ch 178 , § 3; SL 2017, ch 140 , § 1.