New Motorcycle Safety Law In Florida
Beginning this month, new motorcyclists in Florida must successfully complete the Basic Rider Course through the Florida Rider Trainer Program before they can have the motorcycle endorsement added to their driver license. This is a sensible law considering that 80 percent of motorcycle crashes injure or kill a rider (compared to only 20 percent of passenger car crashes).
The overwhelming number of motorcyclists involved in solo crashes did not follow the basic but important rules of riding, according to the Motorcycle Safety Foundation which advocates that motorcyclists receive training and licensure, wear protective gear, ride unimpaired and within their limits, and be lifelong learners by taking refresher riding courses.
To find a local Basic Rider Course sponsor or teacher in your area, visit http://motorcycles.hsmv.state.fl.us or call (850) 488-3286.
