Unrestricted motorcycle (R) licence

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Find out if you're eligible for a motorcycle (R) licence.

Steps to get your licence

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An R class motorcycle licence, also known as an unrestricted motorcycle licence, allows you to ride a motorcycle with:

Examples of R class motorcycle

To apply to upgrade your licence to a R class motorcycle licence, you must have held a Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) (R-E class) licence for at least 2 years.

If you’re looking to get your motorcycle licence for the first time, visit our get your licence to drive a motorcycle page.

You can transfer a current interstate driver’s licence for any vehicle class to a WA driver’s licence without having to complete a practical driving assessment.

If you have a current overseas driver’s licence for a motorcycle, you may be able to apply to transfer it to a WA driver’s licence.

Find out the driver’s licence requirements when moving to WA from another Australian state or territory.

Find out how to apply to transfer your overseas licence to a Western Australian driver's licence.

Find out the steps to getting your first licence to ride a learner approved motorcycle.