New Rules For Getting Your Motorcycle Licence in New Brunswick
New Brunswick will begin a graduated licence program for motorcycles on April 1st, which will introduce new drivers to high risk situations slowly, as experience is gained.
The number of registered motorcycles in New Brunswick has nearly doubled in the past 12 years and now represents about 3 % of all vehicles on the roads. Collisions involving motorcycles, however, result in approximately 11% of all motor vehicle fatalities. The province has had a graduated licence program (GDL) for passenger vehicles since 1996 and will now require it for motorcycle licences.
New Brunswick’s motorcycle GDL program will be 12 months in duration. The minimum age of entry is 16 years old. Participants must pass an approved motorcycle driver training course, and pass a vision screening and their written, basic and sign tests.
Participants must maintain zero Blood Alcohol Concentration for the duration of the GDL program, regardless of age. Participants cannot drive from sunset to sunrise. Drivers will not be permitted to carry passengers or tow a trailer with their motorcycle.
Participants must have their motorcycle GDL licence for 12 months without interruption and successfully pass an on-road test before becoming fully licensed.
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