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Motorcyclists need training, license

July 9, 2014 By WRN Contributor

(Courtesy of Department of Transportation)

(Courtesy of Department of Transportation)

The State Patrol is reminding people to get trained and licensed before getting onto a motorcycle.

Last year, 83 motorcyclists died in Wisconsin traffic crashes and nearly 2,000 were injured. Sgt. Travis Wanless says it’s a major safety issue in the state. “About 35 percent of our motorcycle fatalities from 2003 to 2012 involve riders who have not completed either a safety training course or a skills test which they are required to do to obtain a motorcycle license.”

Wanless says it’s not enough to just have a driver’s license. “They need to have a class M motorcycle operation endorsement on their drivers license in order to operate their motorcycle legally.” Riders who do not have a valid motorcycle license may receive a citation costing $200 per violation. That course requires you to complete a similar course like you take to get your standard license.

You can learn more about the rider safety courses and getting that license online.

(WSAU)

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