Motorcycle License in Lons-le-Saunier

Prefecture of department 39, Lons-le-Saunier is a small town with 16,618 inhabitants (INSEE) in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. The Motorcycle License here concerns a wide public, from young people in initial training to professionals seeking to secure their work mobility.

Classified petite-ville, Lons-le-Saunier sits in 39 in a region where distances between hubs require strong driving autonomy. The town links to major north-south (A6) and east-west (A36, A39) axes, frequently used by trucks in European transit. Harsh plateau winters regularly require snow equipment, in line with prefectoral orders under the Mountain law. In Lons-le-Saunier, a small town, candidates encounter moderate traffic but varied intersections, with herringbone parking, school car parks and access to public facilities.

For the practical Motorcycle License test, department 39 shows an average waiting time of about 63 days (national average) between registration and exam date. Sessions take place in the centres designated by the Prefecture of Lons-le-Saunier, and the national RdvPermis platform progressively manages slot allocation.

In parallel, the highway code theoretical test (ETG) can be taken with several state-approved operators. La Poste, one of the most widespread, offers an official search tool allowing candidates to book a session close to home.

According to the ONISR, the 1st-presentation pass rate for the B licence in department 39 stands at 66.4%. This rate is higher than the national average of 58.0%, a favourable indicator for preparation conditions in the department. The rate actually observed for the Motorcycle License may vary depending on the training followed and the driving school's own history.

The Motorcycle License in Lons-le-Saunier means mastering plateau manoeuvres, circulation training in real conditions and specific equipment (approved helmet, CE-certified gloves, high-visibility gear). Two-wheelers are particularly exposed to blind spots, lane splitting rules and interactions with heavy vehicles. Our partner schools tailor training to the traffic density observed in the department 39.