Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1340 - Safety and Homeland Security
Subtitle 1340-01 - Driver Control Division
Chapter 1340-01-12 - Issuance of Motorcycle License and Motorcycle Learner's Permit (Class M), (Class P-M)
Section 1340-01-12-.03 - ISSUANCE OF MOTORCYCLE LICENSE (CLASS M)

(1) Any person who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and a legal resident of this may apply for a motorcycle license. (Class M)

(2) This application must be made at a driver examination station that has been designated by the Commissioner or his designated representative as a motorcycle testing center.

(3) Applicants who have successfully completed the written and visual phase of the examination will be permitted to take the ability skills test.

(4) Applicants must bring a motorcycle that meet all state laws and standard to the testing center.

(5) Applicants shall not be permitted to operated or drive the motorcycle to the testing center.

(6) Applicants who successfully pass all phases of the examination will be issued a motorcycle license. (Class M)

(7) Any applicants who fail any phase of the examination will not be issued a motorcycle license, (Class M) nor will they be permitted to operated the/a motorcycle until they have been issued a motorcycle license. (Class M)

(8) Applicants who bring a certificate of completion from a state certified motorcycle rider education course shall be exempt from taking the ability skills test at the motorcycle driver examination testing center.

(9) Applicants who are under the age of eighteen (18) must comply with T.C.A. § 55-7-104(7a).