Get Your Heavy Motorcycle License with ADor-Biker
According to Taiwanese law, in order to get a heavy motorcycle license (>250cc), you are required to:
- Register and attend class at an accredited driving school or institute before taking your driving test
- Possess a scooter license (regular motorcycle 50-250cc) for at least 1 year before registering for the class
- Be over 20 years of age
For foreigners who might not have yet mastered Chinese, this can be a confusing process with the government requirements and language barrier. We have partnered with an official Taiwanese driving institute, so you will benefit from our structured program, English language assistance, and personal support in addition to their knowledgeable instructors and small English class.
Program Structure:
1. Meet your support team at the ADor-Biker office in central Taipei (or online) to review program info, fill out paperwork, take license photos, and complete a necessary medical evaluation, (1 1/2 hours)
2. Attend 1-2 day practice/coaching classes in English at the driving school in Tucheng
3. Take the official driving test at the driving school in Tucheng where you’ve been practicing
4. Receive a heavy motorcycle license at our office or in the mail 7 business days after you pass the test!
** UPDATE: As of March 2022, heavy motorcycle licenses are now separated into 2 types of licenses, which are distinguished by the type of motorcycle you can ride. Our driving school only offers Type 1 licenses
- Type 1 - Gear Motorcycle (you can ride both type 1&2 motorcycles)
- Type 2 - Scooter Motorcycle (you can only ride type 2 motorcycles)
※ Before registering, please read the below FAQ and send us a message at FB messenger, email, or here:
- Your desired class start date & class time (so we can confirm they are available)
- We recommend registering early to secure your spot & program fee, but please note that at the very least Step 1 above has to be completed NO LATER THAN 1 week before your first class date
- Ex. For class starting Sat. 08/20, the 1.5-2hr meeting at our office much be scheduled for NO LATER THAN 2:30 pm on Fri. 08/12.
Heavy Motorcycle License Program
FAQs
Q: What are the requirements for the program?
A: In order to qualify for the program, you only need 3 things:
1. An ARC that has been issued for at least 6 months or longer
(We know there are lots of questions about this requirement! Feel free to message us for any clarifications)
- Ex. Issued: 08/04/2021 Expires: 02/28/2022
※ Gold Card Members MUST HAVE Taiwan’s address on their card and have Taiwan’s phone number before registering for the program
2. Possess a scooter license (regular motorcycle 50-250cc) for at least 1 year before registering for class.
3. Be > 20 years of age.
Q: When are the class times?
A: This program will be offered one Saturday a month, 9:00am-5:00pm (with an optional 2 hour class the following Monday or Tuesday).
❗Due to the driving school being short-staffed currently, the course session has changed to 2 consecutive Saturdays (14:00 - 17:00) for in-person driving classes.
Please refer to the example of the new class schedule below.
Q: How long is the program?
A: 3 days total. You will have an in-person driving class at the school for 2 days. Your driving test will take place Wednesday morning. See the example schedule below.
Date |
Time |
Class |
Location |
08/20 (Sat) |
09:00-17:00 |
Driving Class |
Tucheng Driving School |
|
08/22 & 08/23
(Mon & Tue)
|
2 hours for an option practice
(08:00 - 20:00)
|
Driving Class |
|
|
|
08/24 (Wed) |
Official Driving Test at 07:00 am (Tucheng Driving School) |
❗Due to the driving school being short-staffed currently, the course session has changed to 2 consecutive Saturdays (14:00 - 17:00) for in-person driving classes.
Please refer to the example of the new class schedule below.
Q: Where is the driving school located?
A: The school is located in Tucheng (土城), New Taipei City.
- About 15 mins walk from the MRT Haishan Station (海山 - blue line)
- About 20 mins drive from the Banqiao Station (板橋 - MRT blue & yellow line / HSR / TRA)
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About 20 mins drive from the TRA Shulin Station (樹林) or TRA South Shulin Station (南樹林).
- From Taoyuan (桃園), it will take 50 mins – 1.5 hrs to get to the school.
- From Hsinchu (新竹), it will take 1 hr – 1.5 hrs. to get to the school.
Q: Do I need my own motorcycle & helmet?
A: The motorcycle will be provided by the school, but they ask you to bring your own helmet. If you buy your own, it needs to be a 3/4 helmet as required by the driving test:
Q: When will I receive my license?
A: Your license will arrive at our office 7 business days after you pass the driving test. We’ll notify you to come to pick it up or we can mail it to you, which will take a little longer depending on the mail service.
Q: How many spots are in each class?
A: Each class is capped at 5 students to ensure everyone has time to practice, receive personalized attention from the coach, and be ready for the test.
Q: I want to get a license eventually, but I don’t have a regular scooter license yet. Can I still apply?
A: A requirement of the heavy scooter license is to have a regular scooter license IN TAIWAN for at least a year before you can register for class. If you are planning for the future, take a look at our scooter license program and see if it is right for you. If you are still unsure which class is right for you, message our team on Facebook. We’d love to help and provide more personalized information!
Q: Is there a government subsidy for this program like there is the scooter license program?
A: Unfortunately, there is no government subsidy provided when your receive this license.
Q: What happens if I don’t pass the test?
A: If you do not pass the driving test, you only need to wait 7 days before you can re-try. There is a $500NTD registration fee to re-schedule the test at the driving school for the following week (or any week after that works for your schedule).
Q: You seem like a great company! Is there a way I can get more involved or learn more about what you are doing?
A: Our goal is to be a go-to resource for our foreign friends in Taiwan! We’d love to have you message us or even come see our office and meet our team. We can help with any questions you have about Taiwan, suggest fun experiences or show you what projects we’re currently working on to help our foreign community. Our FB page is https://www.facebook.com/liveintaiwan101
We hope this information about the program was helpful! If you have any additional questions, we’re happy to provide answers. Send us a message on our Facebook Messenger J
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