{"id":575,"date":"2022-03-15T20:00:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T20:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southernharvestinsurance.com\/blog\/?p=575"},"modified":"2025-12-12T21:15:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T21:15:37","slug":"8-tips-for-new-motorcycle-owners-in-georgia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southernharvestinsurance.com\/blog\/motorcycle\/8-tips-for-new-motorcycle-owners-in-georgia\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Tips for New Motorcycle Owners in Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You’ve finally bought that motorcycle you’ve wanted for years. Once you’ve got your special license and found affordable <\/span>motorcycle insurance<\/span><\/a> in Georgia, you’re ready to hit the open road.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motorcycle riding is an exciting way to get around, but it can also be dangerous if you don’t take the right precautions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In Georgia, a 2021 report from the <\/span>Georgia Department of Driver Services<\/span><\/a> concluded that even though motorcycles are a tiny fraction of the number of vehicles on the roads, motorcyclists represented almost a quarter of all traffic fatalities in 2019.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With statistics like these, you want to make sure to do whatever you can to stay safe when you’re out on the roads. Here are eight tips on protecting yourself when driving your motorcycle in Georgia.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Carry<\/span><\/b> Motorcycle Insurance<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Georgia requires all drivers on state roads to carry at least the <\/span>minimum liability insurance<\/span><\/a> coverage of $25,000 bodily injury per person per accident, $50,000 bodily injury for all people per accident, and $25,000 property damage coverage. You also may consider adding collision and comprehensive insurance to your motorcycle insurance to pay for any damages to your bike or injuries you sustain.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Take a<\/span><\/b> Safety Course<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

To drive a motorcycle in Georgia, you must get a motorcycle license or Class M license. However, you aren’t required to take a motorcycle safety course. If you are over the age of 17, you can get your motorcycle license just by passing a knowledge exam, vision exam, and motorcycle road skills test.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are benefits to taking a motorcycle safety course in Georgia. For starters, riders over age 17 who pass the course receive a 90-day license waiver that enables them to get their license without having to complete the written and riding tests. Another benefit is that most insurance companies will offer you a <\/span>discount<\/span><\/a> for motorcycle insurance if you’ve taken the safety course.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Give<\/span><\/b> Your Bike a Thorough Inspection<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

You should make it a routine to inspect your motorcycle each time before you take it out on the road. Things to check include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n