COLUMBUS — Ohioans who want to learn what it takes to ride a motorcycle safely and responsibly can sign up online for rider courses beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, January 26. Last year, Motorcycle Ohio, the state’s motorcycle safety and education program, trained 12,237 students. Courses at 51 training sites in 36 counties begin as early as March and run through mid-November. Education for riders is one of the keys to making our roadways safer for all motorists.
Any person operating a motorcycle on public roadways in Ohio must hold a valid motorcycle permit, motorcycle-only license, or endorsement. The Motorcycle Ohio program, offered by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, makes it easy for riders to get their endorsement by issuing a 60-day BMV skill test waiver upon successful completion of any course.
Enrollment for Motorcycle Ohio courses is $75, and there are three different levels of safety courses for riders based on their skill levels and objectives. The types of courses include:
Students must have a valid motorcycle temporary permit (TIPIC) before the first riding session, which can be obtained from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) by passing the motorcycle knowledge test. Those over 18 years old and already have an active Ohio Class D driver’s license or CDL can take the knowledge test online through the BMV’s online services.
To find out more about how to prepare for a Motorcycle Ohio course and enroll, visit motorcycle.ohio.gov.
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