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Students have graduated from MSF RiderCourses since 1974.
400,000 motorcyclists enroll in our courses each year.

Key Messages:
1. Get trained and licensed
2. Wear protective gear -- all the gear, all the time -- including a helmet manufactured to the standards set by the DOT
3. Ride unimpaired by alcohol or other drugs
4. Ride within your own skill limits
5. Be a lifelong learner by taking refresher rider courses
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Top News:

Motorcycle Safety Foundation Announces Ride On! Write On! Contest Winners >>

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Top 10 Semi-Finalists Selected for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Ride On! Write On! Contest >>

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2008 AWARD WINNERS >>

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) is looking for a program manager and administrative assistant to help operate New York State Motorcycle Safety Program. >>

Girl Scouts Go Green & Earn Bronze Award by Giving Back to MSF Campus at Alpharetta, Georgia >>

Julie Chichlowski Appointed Chair, Motorcycle Safety Foundation Board of Trustees >>

MSF Cautions Car, Truck, and Bus Drivers: Don't be Driven to Distraction >>

Kevin Schwantz Accepts Recognition from MSF for the Kevin Schwantz School at Pentagon Safety Event >>

10 Things All Car, Truck, and Bus Drivers Should Know about Motorcycles >>

CHP launches new safety campaign >>

Perspectives: Motorcycle Safety Foundation President Tim Buche and Director of Training Systems Ray Ochs, ED.D., Among Featured Speakers at IFZ 7TH International Motorcycle Conference >>

Perspectives: Motorcycle Safety Foundation Introduces New Military Sportbike Ridercourse for U.S. Armed Forces >>

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About MSF: The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® is the internationally recognized developer of the comprehensive, research-based, Rider Education and Training System (MSF RETS). RETS curricula promotes lifelong-learning for motorcyclists and continuous professional development for certified RiderCoaches and other trainers. MSF also actively participates in government relations, safety research, public awareness campaigns and the provision of technical assistance to state training and licensing programs. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation is a national, not-for-profit organization sponsored by BMW, BRP, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, KTM, Piaggio, Suzuki, Triumph, Victory and Yamaha.

Mission Statement: To make motorcycling safer and more enjoyable by ensuring access to lifelong quality education and training for current and prospective riders, and by advocating a safer riding environment.

Vision: The MSF is an internationally recognized not-for-profit foundation, supported by motorcycle manufacturers, that provides leadership to the motorcycle safety community through its expertise, tools, and partnerships.
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