Section Trans 129.04 - Rider course exemptionsA person is exempt from the requirement to successfully complete a basic rider course under s. 343.06 (1) (c), 343.07 (4) (b), or 343.16 (1) (a) 3, Stats., if any of the following apply:
(1) The person holds an operator's license, other than an instruction permit, that is valid or that is not expired by more than 4 years from another jurisdiction that authorizes the operation of a motorcycle.(2) The person does not reside within 50 highway miles, by the most direct route, of a basic rider course site.(3) The person is an applicant for a restricted license under s. 343.08, Stats., or for a special restricted license under s. 343.135, Stats.Wis. Admin. Code Department of Transportation Trans 129.04
Cr. Register, January, 1998, No. 505, eff. 2-1-98.Amended by, CR 23-043: r. and recr. Register November 2024 No. 827, eff. 12-1-24; correction in (intro.) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register November 25 No. 827, eff. 12/1/2024Sections 343.06(1) (c), 343.07(4) (b) and 343.16(1) (a), Stats., permit the Department to exempt certain people from the requirement of taking a rider course. This section exempts persons who have a valid motorcycle license from another jurisdiction or who live more than 50 miles from a facility that offers rider courses.