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“Training Towards Excellence One Rider at a Time.”
The West Virginia Motorcycle Safety Program is pleased to offer
motorcycle rider courses developed by the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation (MSF) and taught by MSF certified, professional
instructors. These courses are approved by the state. Graduates are
exempt from the requirement to take the state riding skills test for
motorcycle license endorsement.
For Registration &
Information Call: 1-866-355-9399 Check for available classes and locations at
www.wv-msp.org |
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Office Hours: |
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM EST
Monday - Friday |
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12:00 PM - 8:00
PM EST Sunday |
Motorcycle Operator Manual (PDF)
On this page:
General
Information
All unendorsed riders must obtain a temporary motorcycle instruction
permit prior to attending class.
All Applicants are required to
have a valid West Virginia driver's license and be 16 years of age
or older.
Training is conducted at various locations
throughout West Virginia.
Students must wear protective gear during riding sessions, which
includes a helmet approved by the Federal Department of
Transportation (DOT), full-fingered gloves, long pants, shirts or jackets
with long sleeves, sturdy shoes or boots that cover the ankles and
approved eye protection.
Graduates from the Basic RiderCourseSM
are exempt from the requirement to take the motorcycle skills
examination given by the Division of Motor Vehicles for a motorcycle
license endorsement.
Classes are filled by prepaid advance registration
on a first-come, first-served basis.
Students having any physical impairment
prohibiting them from operating a motorcycle safely may not be
eligible for a motorcycle license.
Fees
Fees are payable to:
West Virginia Motorcycle Safety Program
BRC (New Riders)- $100.00
Motorcycle will be furnished.
ERC (Experienced Riders)- $100.00
Riders must provide a street legal bike that passes safety
inspection.
Successful
Graduates
Successful graduates will receive a Motorcycle Safety
Foundation Completion Card at the end of the course. This Completion
Card is yours to keep. West Virginia DMV offices will only accept
the presentation of a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Completion Card
when granting a motorcycle endorsement. Please remember that the
WVDMV should not confiscate your MSF Completion Card for their
records, merely visually acknowledge that your name appears on it
and it contains the sponsor ID (WVMSP) and the RiderCoach’s
Identification Number (MSF ID#).
Successful Graduates:
- Will be exempt from the requirement to take the
State skills test for the motorcycle operator license endorsement.
- May be eligible for discounts on motorcycle
parts and accessories from participating dealerships.
- May receive an insurance discount from
participating companies.
- Will receive a Motorcycle Safety Foundation
RiderCourseSM completion card.
Safety
Tips
- Ride the size motorcycle
that you are capable of handling.
- Always wear your
protective gear.
- Never drink and ride.
- Always be aware of other
motorists.
Safe Riding - 10 Good Habits
West Virginia Motorcycle Safety Program
Training Sites and Classes
BUCKHANNON AIRPORT
1 Airport Rd
Buckhannon,
WV
26201
Note: Training is at the Bicentennial Motel:
90 E Main St
Buckhannon, WV 26201.
JAMES RUMSEY TECH INSTITUTE
3274 Hedgesville Road
Martinsburg,
WV
25401
JOHN MARSHALL HIGH SCHOOL
1300 Wheeling Ave.
Glen Dale,
WV
26038
MORGANTOWN
Mountaineer Mall
5000 Greenbag Rd
Morgantown, WV 26501
Note: Riding course behind Wal-Mart
Classroom located inside mall in the community room.
PARKERSBURG
300 Campus Drive
Parkersburg,
WV
26101
POCA HIGH SCHOOL
RT 2 Box 5B
Poca,
WV
25159
Note: Classroom for Poca Site is located at the Nitro Community Center:
21st St and 2nd Ave
Nitro,
WV
25143.
SHADY SPRING HIGH SCHOOL
300 Hinton Rd
Shady Spring,
WV
25918
Note: Classroom for this Site is at the Sleep Inn:
1124 Airport Rd
Beaver,
WV
25813.
Information and Enrollment Toll-Free Number for
All Sites - (866) 355-9399
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