Getting a motorcycle rider licence

Motorcycle Rider Training Scheme

Before obtaining a motorcycle rider licence, you must successfully complete the Motorcycle Rider Training Scheme. This scheme is designed to help people gain basic riding skills before riding on the road.

The training and testing is provided at training centres, located across metropolitan and country areas. There is a full list of training centres on this website or call the RTA on 13 22 13 for your nearest centre.

There are two levels of training - pre-learner and pre-provisional. Both levels involve on-road and off-road training.

Who must do rider training?

If you live in an area where there is a training centre you must attend and satisfactorily complete rider training and testing prior to being issued with a learner or provisional rider licence. Areas covered by the scheme are called 'declared areas'. Applicants who have previously held a provisional or an unrestricted rider licence are exempt from rider training courses.

If you do not live in a declared area, you will not be required to undertake the compulsory rider training. However, you can take it voluntarily.

How to book your rider training courses

1. Pay the rider training enrolment fee at your nearest motor registry and keep the receipt, or if you have a Visa or MasterCard, pay by calling the RTA on 13 22 13.  For a schedule of training fees use the 'Licence fees' related link.
2. To book a course visit myTests on this site or visit a Motor Registry or call the RTA on 13 22 13 (option 3). 
   The booking officer will ask you to quote the receipt number relating to your enrolment fee. Bookings can only be made through the RTA and not through the training providers. You will be given information about the training course and a joining letter will be sent to your home address.

Note: If a scooter is required for training please nominate the type of motorcycle at the time of booking.

How to obtain your licence in an undeclared area

To get a learner rider licence, go to your nearest motor registry and:

• Take your proof of identity documents.
• Complete an application form.
• Pass an eyesight test.
• Pay and pass the rider knowledge test.
• Pay the licence fee.

To get a provisional rider licence, go to your nearest motor registry or online at myTests or call the RTA on 13 22 13 and:

• Pay for and make a booking for your riding test.
• After you have passed the test  pay the licence fee.
  

More information

Further information for applicants for a motorcycle licence is contained in the Motorcycle riders' handbook.