Cape Coral Motorcycles

Find out about how to get a Florida motorcycle license, training courses, and helmet laws.

Back in 2008, the law changed and it is now a requirement to have a either a motorcycle-only license or a motorcycle endorsement on your regular driver's license.

These licenses are for 2- or 3-wheel motorbikes with engines of 50cc or larger.

• You must be at least 16 years old.
• Have a regular drivers license.
• Complete the Basic Rider Course.

The Basic Rider Course must be one certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.

The 15 hour course costs upwards of $200, can be completed usually in 3 days, and teaches you how to start, stop, turn, corner, and swerve.

To take the course you must have appropriate gear such as DOT certified helmets, proper eye protection and footwear, full-finger gloves, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts.

The course provides bikes, some safety gear, as well as Florida Motorcycle Handbooks so you can study road rules and safety, motorcycle law, and driving skills.

After that, you will need to take:

• A written test made up of multiple choice questions.
• A driving test on your motorcycle.
• A vision and hearing test.

For a Motorcycle-Only License:

You must meet the above requirements including regular Class E drivers license, except for the 4-wheel motor vehicle driving test.

Live music, food, games, vendors, and tons of motorcycles take over SE 47th Terrace 4 times a year during season.

If you go, you'll notice that hardly anyone is wearing a helmet.

That's because the Florida Helmet Law states that you must wear a helmet, unless you are 21 and older, and have a medical insurance policy worth at least $10,000.

Everyone must wear protective eyewear such as goggles or sunglasses, or have a windshield.

For more information about classes; getting handbooks, licenses and endorsements; buying, selling, or renting motorcycles, and to sign up for the Basic Rider Course, go to the place for Cape Coral motorcycles:

Southwest Cycle
620 NE 15th Ave, off of Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral
(239)573-8800