Student in Pennsylvania need to get motorcycle learners permit?

Question

I live in Texas, but go to school for 8 months in Pennsylvania...I have a scooter and need to get a learners permit for it...Do I have to have a Pennsylvania License to get the permit or can I use my Texas one?

Answer 1

If you have a TX license, you'd be fine, but a Texas Learners' Permit doesn't apply here in PA.

Answer 2

The only exception for a motorcycle permit to be issued to an out of state driver is: US armed forces, Federal Government Employees and PA State Government employees (along with the spouses or dependent child).

SO... no you have to have a PA drivers license in order to get a motorcycle permit in PA.  

Below is the actual Penndot DL-5 form for the Motorcycle permit. http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/pdotforms/dl_...

Below is the actual Penndot website instructions for new residents of Pennsylvania:

http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/new_residents...