Question:We have three employees visiting from Nepal for three months who all have their motorcycle licenses (issued from Nepal). Are they legally allowed to drive motorcycles here in the United States with those licenses? What would allow them legally to drive motorcycles or mopeds here?

Answer:Yes, they would be allowed to drive. A non-resident who is at least 15 years of age and has in immediate possession a valid driver’s license from their home state or country may operate a motor vehicle in this state. Remember that Minnesota traffic laws apply to any driver, regardless of their residency.

For more information on traffic laws and safety information:

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/Documents/Minnesota_Drivers_Manual.pdf

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/Documents/MotorcycleManual.pdf

A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow – Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205. (You can follow him on Twitter @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).