MOTORCYCLE UPDATES

Getting a motorcycle licence in Saskatchewan is a step-by-step graduated process regulated by Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI). It’s called the Motorcycle Graduated Driver Licensing (MGDL) program, and you must move through three stages before you get a full licence.

1. Basic eligibility

Before you even start, you must:

Be at least 16 years old (parental consent if under 18)

Hold a valid Class 5 (car) licence or higher

Meet vision/medical standards and pass required tests

2. Learner stage (Endorsement 6)

This is your first motorcycle licence.

You must:

Pass written tests (rules of the road, signs, motorcycle knowledge — usually 80% pass mark)

Complete either:

an SGI-approved motorcycle training course, or

a basic ability road test

Key restrictions:

❌ No passengers

❌ No night riding

❌ No towing or sidecars

Must display an “L” placard

You must stay in this stage at least 12 months.

3. Novice 1 stage

To move up, you must:

Hold your learner licence for 1 year

Pass a motorcycle road test

Restrictions still apply:

❌ No passengers

❌ No riding between midnight and 5 a.m.

Must display an “N” placard

You must remain incident-free for 12 months.

4. Novice 2 stage

After 1 clean year in Novice 1:

You can carry passengers

No time-of-day riding restrictions

Still no towing/sidecars

Another 12 months incident-free is required.

5. Full motorcycle licence (M endorsement)

Once you complete all stages:

You receive a full “M” endorsement, allowing you to legally operate a motorcycle without MGDL restrictions

Other important rules

You must have a motorcycle endorsement to legally ride

Helmets are mandatory for all riders and passengers

Proper protective gear is strongly enforced throughout the program

Bottom line

It typically takes at least 3 years to go from beginner to a full motorcycle licence.

The system is designed to build skills gradually and reduce accidents.