Virginia State Police offering free motorcycle safety courses in May
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May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Virginia State Police officials are encouraging riders to register for their “Ride 2 Save Lives” motorcycle self-assessment courses throughout the state, now through October.
The free courses allow current riders the opportunity to learn and practice rider safety, how to handle hazards, special situations, interstate highways, curve negotiation and more. The courses are conducted by Virginia State Police Motors Troopers in controlled environments.
“The beautiful spring weather is calling the motorcycling community to Virginia’s highways and scenic byways,” said Colonel Gary T. Settle, superintendent of Virginia State Police. “Riding a motorcycle is a unique experience with its own unique nuances, making rider safety extremely important. I encourage all Virginia riders to take advantage of this free opportunity to learn from our professional motorcycle troopers. They ride in all weather, all year and can help you better understand the intricacies of operating your bike safely.”
The courses will be held throughout the state; locally, the next courses will take place April 23 and May 7 at 9 a.m. at Steel Horse Harley-Davidson, just off I-95 north of the Henrico County line in Hanover.
All participants must have a valid operator’s license with a Class ‘M’ endorsement, appropriate riding attire, and helmet and eye protection. Motorcycles must be street legal and helmets must be USDOT approved to participate in this program.
Additional courses will be offered throughout the summer and fall. A comprehensive listing of Ride 2 Save Lives courses is available at http://virginiastatepolice.eventbrite.com. Space is limited, and advanced registration is required.
