Can you ride a motorcycle in California without a permit?

Can you ride a motorcycle in California without a permit?

According to California Vehicle Code § 12500 It is illegal in California to drive a motorcycle, or any motor-driven or motorized cycle, unless you have a valid driver’s license to do so. However, a drivers license does not need to be issued in California for it to be valid. Jul 10, 2017

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