License to Ride Fact Sheet

All 50 states require motorcycle riders to obtain a special license or endorsement to operate a motorcycle on public streets and highways, yet approximately 20% of the national motorcycle population is not properly licensed. Source: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Motorcycle Safety Foundation

There are currently 5.5 million motorcycle owners in the U.S. with 3.9 million registered motorcycles, accounting for 1.9% of all motor vehicles registered for use on public roads in the U.S. Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

Industry data suggest that motorcycle riders who are unlicensed or improperly licensed are over-represented in fatal crashes by more than 100% nationally and by as much as 400% in some states. Source: American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Motorcycle Safety Foundation

About 35% of motorcycle riders nationally who are involved in fatal crashes are not properly licensed, with some states reporting as many as 80% of their motorcycle fatalities as improperly licensed riders. Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, Motorcycle Safety Foundation

Unlicensed riders risk tickets, fines, towing charges, vehicle impoundment, storage charges, alternate transportation costs, increased insurance costs, and points against their license. Source: National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators

Findings indicate that the overall number of motorcycle crashes and fatalities would be reduced if more motorcycle riders who are currently operating without a proper license would successfully complete a comprehensive training course and become properly licensed. Source: National Association of State Motorcycle Safety Administrators