RCW 46.20.510
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(1)Motorcycle instruction permit . A person holding a valid driver's license who wishes to learn to ride a motorcycle may apply for a motorcycle instruction permit. The department may issue a motorcycle instruction permit after the applicant has successfully passed all knowledge and skills examinations required and approved by the department. The director shall collect a fee of fifteen dollars for the motorcycle instruction permit or renewal, and deposit the fee in the motorcycle safety education account of the highway safety fund.
(a)The examination for a two-wheeled motorcycle instruction permit and the examination for a three-wheeled motorcycle instruction permit must be separate and distinct examinations.
(b)The department may authorize an entity that has entered into a contract authorized under RCW 46.20.520 to administer the motorcycle instruction permit examinations.
(c)If a motorcyclist fails the motorcycle endorsement skills test, but demonstrates a level of riding skill consistent with a motorcycle instruction permit, the department may waive any further skills testing required to obtain a motorcycle instruction permit.
(2)Effect of motorcycle instruction permit . A person holding a motorcycle instruction permit may drive a motorcycle upon the public highways if the person has immediate possession of the permit and a valid driver's license. An individual with a motorcyclist's instruction permit may not carry passengers and may not operate a motorcycle during the hours of darkness.
(3)Term of motorcycle instruction permit . A motorcycle instruction permit is valid for one hundred eighty days from the date of issue.
(a)The department may issue one additional one hundred eighty-day permit.
(b)The department may not issue more than two motorcycle instruction permits to an applicant within a five-year period.
(4)The director may adopt and enforce reasonable rules that are consistent with this section.
[ 2019 c 65 s 3 ; 2011 c 246 s 1 ; 2002 c 352 s 17 ; 1999 c 274 s 10 ; 1999 c 6 s 25 ; 1989 c 337 s 9 ; 1985 ex.s. c 1 s 9 ; 1985 c 234 s 3 ; 1982 c 77 s 3 .]
Notes:
Finding — Effective date — 2019 c 65: See notes following RCW 46.81A.020 .
Effective dates — 2002 c 352: See note following RCW 46.09.410 .
Intent — 1999 c 6: See note following RCW 46.04.168 .
Effective date — 1985 ex.s. c 1: See note following RCW 46.20.070 .
Severability — 1982 c 77: See note following RCW 46.20.500 .