The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s Motorcycle Ohio Rider Education Program registration began today.
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 $50 courses scheduled throughout the state from April through
October.
More than 180,000 motorcycle riders have been trained in the last 16 years. More information about
Motorcycle Ohio and the courses, including statewide locations and updated training requirements, are
available online at the address listed above.
Basic Rider Course (BRC): This 16-hour course is recommended for novice riders. BRC students must have a
valid temporary instruction permit identification permit card (TIPIC) to take the class. Motorcycles and
helmets are provided. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will earn the BMV
skill-test waiver for a motorcycle endorsement.
Basic Rider Course for Returning Riders (BRC-RR): This eight-hour course is designed for those 18 years
of age or older who have been riding with a temporary permit for longer than one year (over 1,000 miles
of experience) and for experienced riders returning to riding, with or without a motorcycle endorsement,
after several years of not riding. BRC-RR students must have a have a valid TIPICto take the class.
Motorcycles and helmets are provided. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will earn
the BMV skill-test waiver for a motorcycle endorsement.
Basic Rider Course 2 (BRC-2): This six-hour, one-day, range-only course (no formal classroom session)
requires motorcycle license or endorsement. This class is also suitable for newly-endorsed/licensed
riders. Students will use their own two-wheeled motorcycle and passengers are allowed.
Advanced Rider Course (ARC): This nine-hour, one-day course requires motorcycle license or endorsement
and students will use their own two-wheeled motorcycle.