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:

   1. (a) Pass a “Class M” knowledge test.
   2. (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.

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.

   Note: 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.

History

History: 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.