Driver's Licence

Requirements to Operate a Three-Wheeled Motorcycle

As of April 1, 2010

To operate a three-wheeled motorcycle in Québec, you must:

• hold a valid Class 6A driver's licence or probationary licence (all types of motorcycles);

or

• hold a valid 6A learner's licence (all types of motorcycles) and operate your vehicle in the presence of an accompanying driver;

or

• hold a valid Class 5 driver's licence (passenger vehicle) and successfully complete the Road Safety Education Program – Operating a Three-Wheeled Motorcycle driving course.

Some medical requirements may also apply.

Holders of a class 5 learner's licence and probationary licence cannot operate a three-wheeled motorcycle.

The Road Safety Education Program–Operating a Three-Wheeled Motorcycle driving course

You can register for this driving course with a motorcycle driving school recognized by the Association québécoise du transport et des routes (AQTR) (in French).

Length of the Course
The driving course lasts a minimum of 7 hours and consists of the following:

• 3 hours of theoretical instruction;
• 2 hours of practice driving on a closed circuit track;
• 2 hours of on-road practice.

Course Objectives
The course promotes safe, cooperative and responsible driving. It prepares drivers to operate a three-wheeled motorcycle and educates them about the related risks that are inherent to a motorcycle operator, the motorcycle and the environment.

It is important to bear in mind that drivers of a three-wheeled motorcycle are at added risk because this type of vehicle does not have an external body, airbags or bumpers for protection. Given that these motorcycles are relatively new to the road, drivers are particularly vulnerable, since other road users may be unsure of how to share the road with this type of vehicle.

Authorization to Drive

Once you have passed the course, you are required to mail a copy of the attestation issued by the driving school to:

Service aux particuliers
Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec
333, boulevard Jean-Lesage, N-3-14
Québec (Québec) G1K 8J6

The SAAQ will then mail you an authorization to operate a three-wheeled motorcycle. Be sure to keep this authorization with your Class 5 driver's licence. The authorization is valid for the period indicated.

For renewal, note that the SAAQ will send you a new authorization to drive approximately 30 days before the expiry date of your current authorization. If you hold a Class 5 licence, it must be valid.

An English version of the authorization is available upon request from the Service aux particuliers.

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