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How many States require a Motorcycle Endorsement for Spyders?

I've had the 2-wheel M endorsement on my Ohio driver's license for 40 years, and when I bought my Spyder last September I just figured that endorsement would allow me to legally ride it. But this question got me to thinking, so I did some research. Ohio has separate 2-wheel and 3-wheel motorcycle endorsements, and separate riding tests.
 
Georgia also needs a motorcyle endorsement. Both my wife and I took the MSF online course and then the CanAm 3 wheeler course at a local Can Am dealer. Georgia does have an "autocycle" endorsement too for things like Polaris Slingshots ( which I had at one point ).
 
I used co-pilot and asked this question; the response is:

"Which states do no require an endorsement to operate a Can Am Spyder?"

As of now, California, Nevada, and South Carolina allow you to ride a Can-Am Spyder without needing a motorcycle endorsement. In these states, a standard driver's license is sufficient.

However, it's always a good idea to double-check with your local DMV, as regulations can change. Are you planning a ride soon?"

I then asked the following:

"I live in California which does not require an endorsement to operate a Can Am Spyder. Can I operate it in States that do require an endorsement?

Unfortunately, if you're riding a Can-Am Spyder in States that require a motorcycle endorsement, you'll need to have that endorsement on your license, even if California doesn't require it. Each State has its own licensing requirements, so it's important to check with the DMV of the State you plan to visit to ensure you're compliant with their regulations."

I would definitely get a motorcycle endorsement in these States so I can cross the border! (BTW, I don't live in California).
It is generally accepted that if you are pulled over in another State than the State you are licensed in, that they'll honor the requirements from your State!
 
VT requires an endorsement on your license. When you pass the 3 wheel motorcycle course here in VT, you get a separate card saying that you are 'restricted to ONLY 3 wheels'.

Also, the 3 wheel motorcycle driving test is the same as the 2 wheel motorcycle driving test. When you do the driving part (with a Can Am Spyder) the cones are moved apart to accommodate the greater width of the Spyder.

Also, every VT resident who operates a motorcycle on the highway in VT MUST hold a valid VT Drivers or Jr. license with the proper motorcycle endorsement. Upon successful completion of the Knowledge exam, you will be required to successfully complete a skills test exam before the endorsement will be issued. You must pass a 25 question, multiple choice knowledge exam (80% or higher) based on the material in the motorcycle manual.

Deanna
 
In VA, you can ride any 2 or 3 wheel vehicle with a Class M endorsement.
They also have a 3 wheel only endorsement if you don't already have the Class M.
I took my motorcycle test at the same time as my original driver's license test, so I've never had a license without Class M.
 
I never worry about it. I've kept my motorcycle endorsement active since 1972. That's even though I was in the military for 20 years and had quite a few drivers license changes. Took the AMA Motorcycle safety course in 1986 on my Yamaha XS 750 Triple.
TN considers Spyders as motorcycles, so you need the endorsement and a helmet.
 
I got my motorcycle endorsement in Washington State in the early 80s after many years riding 2 wheelers, mostly off road. Having an endorsement during those early years was not even on my radar screen. Fast forward... I kept my MC endorsement and it was automatically (for a small fee) added to my Arizona license when I became an Arizona resident 10 years ago. Never gave it another thought and have always kept it. When I transitioned to 3 wheels at the age of 70, I didn't even think about needing any endorsement change. Been all over the country and Canada on both 2 and 3 wheelers. Maybe there were places where I wasn't legal... I don't know, and at this point, I don't care...
 
Florida requires a motorcycle endorsement. The Can Am is considered a motorcycle in Florida for licensing purposes.
https://www.idrivesafely.com/defensive-driving/trending/how-get-your-motorcycle-license-florida

I don't know much about the course or the testing. I owned motorcycles when the licensing laws went into affect, so I was grandfathered in with a motorcycle endorsement and kept it current on all my license renewals since.
Wow! Someone else who has been riding that long on a Fla license. I was stationed in Ok, and when I came home on leave to renew one year, they told me I had to have an MC endorsement. I showed them my base certification card and was in.
 
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