When you're on the road in North Carolina, you'll drive alongside mountains, shorelines, and farmlands. From North Carolina Highway 80 (NC80) to the Blue Ridge Parkway (BRP), there are some excellent roads that the motorcycle community has adopted for riding adventures.
Despite the ideal biking territory, the state has some of the fewest options for motorcycle insurance coverage on the East Coast. So, before you ride, make sure you're adequately covered. Receive a free Dairyland® quote for North Carolina motorcycle insurance to discover your options.
According to the NC Department of Insurance, if you're going to ride in NC, you’ll need a full provisional or regular driver's license as well as a motorcycle learner's permit or a motorcycle endorsement. Note: These rules don't apply to mopeds.
To acquire an endorsement, you must complete a knowledge test including motorcycling questions and an off street motorcycle skills test.
Once you’re licensed, make sure your motorcycle meets these North Carolina requirements:
Whether you're the operator or a passenger on a motorcycle or moped, you’re required by law to wear a helmet that complies with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218.
All bikers are required to have motorcycle insurance in North Carolina. While most states require liability insurance coverage, North Carolina requires uninsured motorist coverage as well.
You’re required to have the minimum insurance coverages:
In addition to standard liability coverage, you can choose from an array of specialized options.
Whether you're riding a Harley-Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha, BMW, Triumph, Indian, or something else—if you’ve added personal touches with optional equipment, we can insure it.
Need to repair your bike with genuine manufacturer-replacement parts? Our Physical Damage Plus coverage can help you with that.
If you’re hurt in an incident, our optional medical payments coverage has you covered. Take a look:
At Dairyland, we offer a wide selection of money-saving motorcycle insurance discounts to North Carolina riders who desire customizable insurance coverage. These options help make quality motorbike-insurance policies affordable, while providing the exceptional service and support you deserve.
We offer a range of discounts for your motorcycle insurance rates, including:
Grab a free insurance quote to discover what savings opportunities you can achieve based on your driving record or other factors.
Less than three miles south of the North Carolina border in Dillon, South Carolina, is South of the Border—one of America's most beloved tourist destinations. Aesthetically, South of the Border leans hard into a campy caricature of Mexican culture.
The 350-acre attraction has a mini-golf course, truck stop, 300-room motel, many shops to buy souvenirs, a campground, amusement rides, and a 200-foot high observation tower in the shape of a giant sombrero (be careful up there because that sombrero can be hot to the touch).
South of the Border also has the "Reptile Lagoon"—America's largest indoor-reptile exhibit.
Elsewhere is a former thrift store in Greensboro, North Carolina, that has been turned into a museum and artists’ residency where creatives use the items that were previously for sale to make art.
Past highlights include dioramas made of ‘80s toys, a bin full of action figures throughout the ages, and mixed-medium collages made of everything from clothing to vinyl records.
Elsewhere is truly a one-of-a-kind destination that will delight all attendees with great heights of creativity. Then you can walk down the street to Cheesecakes by Alex and get your taste buds rocked by a beloved local baker.
Designed by landscape architect Stanley Abbott, the 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway connects North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Virginia's Shenandoah National Park.
The parkway is most crowded in October when tourists flock to take in the sea of changing foliage. The summer is also a popular time to visit because of the blazing azaleas and rhododendrons.
Along the way, there are both seasonal and year-round museums, including The Folk Art Center, which has artwork created by local artisans, and the Museum of North Carolina Minerals, which examines the Tar Heel State's historical connection to minerals and mining.
With over a quarter of a million registered riders in the state, it’s no secret that North Carolina drivers love motorcycles. The natural beauty of North Carolina makes it a great place to ride. Just be sure you're covered with a motorcycle insurance policy before you hit the road.
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