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 License to Ride Fact Sheet
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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
- Improved law enforcement training on motorcycle licensing as well as increased enforcement of motorcycle licensing laws have greatly increased the chances of being apprehended operating a motorcycle without a proper license or endorsement. 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
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