The Lansing Community College (LCC) Adult Enrichment Program offers Motorcycle Safety courses for riders from beginner to advanced. Participants will learn to operate and ride their street-legal motorcycles safely and responsibly or improve their handling and maneuvering skills with in-classroom and out-of-classroom instruction. Students who successfully complete basic-level courses may also be eligible to apply for a motorcycle endorsement (CY endorsement) on their driver’s license.
The LCC Motorcycle Safety Courses are recognized by the State of Michigan as official Motorcycle Training programs, offering Basic Rider Course (BRC), Intermediate Rider License Waiver (BRC2) and Advanced Rider Course (ARC) safety training.
Prepare for Your Class:
Get ready to ace your class! Review the information in the links below; these topics will be covered in your class. Also, please review the requirements and what to wear and bring to the specific course you are registered to attend.
Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual
Michigan Motorcycle Laws Guide
Prerequisites:
- Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license or be at least 15 years old with a level 1 learner’s permit.
- Ability to ride a bike.
- Must be able to balance and support a two-wheeled motorcycle and operate manual hand and foot controls for shifting and braking.
- Must sign a liability waiver. If under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the liability waiver.
- You must have no medical conditions or mental or physical limitations that would affect your learning, your safety, or the learning or safety of others.
BRC2 and ARC require participants to bring their own motorcycle for the course.
State of Michigan Training and Endorsement Information:
For information on State motorcycle training and other training locations visit the Michigan SOS Motorcycle Safety website or email Motorcycling@michigan.gov.
Refund and Dismissal Policies
All courses cost $50 and are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Courses will proceed rain or shine.
Participants will be dismissed from the course with no refund for any of the following reasons:
If they do not meet course requirements (e.g., no valid driver’s license, no valid motorcycle registration, plates or insurance if riding their own motorcycle, cannot ride a bike, have medical, mental or physical limitations that affect their ability to learn and operate a motor vehicle, etc.)
- If they present a danger to their safety or the safety of others during any exercise or evaluation in the course
- If they have used or been under the influence of alcohol, prescription or nonprescription drugs, or any other substance that could impair their performance in the course
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the classes held?
Lansing Community College's West Campus, at 5708 Cornerstone Drive, Lansing, MI 48917. Please enter through the main (south facing) entrance. The training course is located in Parking Lot 2 in front of the Main building.
If I complete the Motorcycle Safety Training class, will I still have to take the written test and road test for the Secretary of State?
Once you have successfully completed the MSF course you will be able to bypass the riding and written portion of the test at the Secretary of State.
Can I pay with cash?
No cash payments will be accepted for Motorcycle Safety. Payment must be made at the time of registration. If you are unable to obtain a debit or credit card for payment, consider purchasing a prepaid debit card to use.
Can the face-shield of my helmet be tinted?
Yes.
I want to sign up for the same course as my friends, can I do that?
Registration is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. We cannot guarantee any seats. Once a section is full it will be closed for registration. Try communicating with your party to make sure you all are registering for the same date.
My child is a minor and wants to take the course, are there any special instructions?
The minors legal guardian(s) must sign all class waiver forms on behalf of the student in the presence of LCC staff on the first day of class OR the waiver forms must be signed and notarized prior to the first day of class if the guardian is not able to accompany the minor on the first day of class.
How do I navigate through the eCourse instructions?
Do I have to be an LCC student to register for this class?
No. This course is open to all who meet the state of Michigan's requirements for Motorcycle Safety. Visit the Michigan Motorcycle Rider Safety Training Program for more details.
Interested in Becoming a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Rider Coach?
If you are an experienced rider with good riding and communication skills, you may qualify to become a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) certified Rider Coach. Becoming an MSF Rider Coach is a great way to improve your own abilities while helping others to learn or enhance their riding skills.
To become an MSF certified Rider Coach you must, at a minimum:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Have a valid driver's license with a motorcycle (CY) endorsement.
- Successfully complete a Rider Coach Preparation Course.
- Have no more than six points on your driving record for moving violations during the 12 months before applying for approval as a Rider Coach.
- Be sponsored by a Michigan Department of State-approved public or private organization that offers rider safety training courses.
If you are interested in becoming a Rider Coach for Lansing Community College send an email of inquiry to Mark Khol at kholm@star.lcc.edu explaining your interest and qualifications.
Contact Information
Motorcycle Safety Courses
Phone: 517-483-1033
Email: lifelong@star.lcc.edu
Course Location:
LCC West Campus, Room M124
5708 Cornerstone Dr., Lansing, MI 48917