Rhode Island requires a special license to operate a motorcycle and is currently the only state to offer a motorcycle safety course. In order to obtain a motorcycle license these steps must be followed:

• Rhode Island's motorcycle safety course must be completed. This course is given through the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI), with campuses located in Warwick and Lincoln. For more information and how to sign up for this course, please call CCRI. Knight Campus in Warwick - (401) 825-2000.
• Bring your certificate of completion and your current, valid RI license to any DMV branch during regular business hours. Pay a fee of 26.50 to receive your motorcycle permit.
• You must hold this permit for a period of thirty (30) days. After the 30 day period is up, you need to return to any branch office with your motorcycle permit and your valid RI license in order to receive your motorcycle license. The fee for a new photo license with a motorcycle endorsement is $26.50.
• If you already hold a motorcycle license in another state and are applying for your Rhode Island license, the DMV will convert your existing license/endorsement to your new license.