Learners License for Motorbike

Question

I'm 21 and am in possession of a valid learners license for a motorbike. I was pulled over by a police officer today who asked to see my license. I obliged and was told that I can't drive my bike on a public road without a drivers for it. However its always been my understanding that I may drive on public roads so long a Im not carrying a passenger and I argued this point. The officer then replied since he is unsure he won't fine me but before I drive on the road again to get a drivers license. Being unsure I now I tried to look it up but can only fine that I may not drive with a passenger. Please clarify the rule on this for me. I don't know if I should add this in but its a 200cc bike thank you

Answer

You may drive the motorcycle on any public road with a learner's drivers license. You are correct in stating that you may not have a passenger (either pillion or in a side-car). The size of motorcycle is not an issue.