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ODPS Holding Registration for Motorcyclist Classes
02-01-2010
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The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s
Motorcycle Ohio Rider Education Program registration begins Monday, Feb. 1.
Those wanting to learn how to ride a motorcycle or refresh their motorcycle
safety skills may register at www.motorcycle.ohio.gov for one of the $25 courses
scheduled throughout the state from April through October.
More than 150,000 motorcycle riders have
been trained since the program’s inception in 1988. More information about
Motorcycle Ohio and the courses, including statewide locations, is available
online at the address listed above.
Beginner Rider Course (BRC)
This 16-hour course is recommended for novice riders. The BRC
also teaches tips and strategies for riders with intermediate skills. BRC
students must have a motorcycle learner’s permit or a motorcycle endorsement to
take the class. Motorcycles and helmets are provided. Ohio law requires this
class for 15½ to17-year-old riders.
Beginner Rider Course-2 (BRC-2)
This 9-hour course is recommended for returning riders or
those with prior cycling experience but no motorcycle endorsement. This course
is offered at limited sites. BRC-2 students must have a motorcycle learner’s
permit or a motorcycle endorsement. Motorcycles and helmets are provided. By
passing the BRC or BRC-2 course, students will receive a course completion card
to add a motorcycle endorsement to their license without any further exam.
Experienced Rider Course (ERC)
Primarily for advanced riders, students must have a
motorcycle endorsement and have at least one year of cycling experience and/or
1,000 riding miles accrued. Riders taking the course must provide their own
motorcycle, proof of insurance, safety gear, and must pass a motorcycle safety
check.
Advanced Rider Course-Sport Bike (ARC-ST)
For advanced riders, students must have a motorcycle endorsement and have at
least one year of cycling experience and/or 1,000 riding miles accrued. Riders
taking the course must provide their own motorcycle, proof of insurance, safety
gear, and must pass a motorcycle safety check. Even though this course is
designed for sport bike riders, Motorcycle Ohio encourages all riders on any
style of bike to attend this class.
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