Motorcycle Safety Classes

Registration for the June Basic Rider Courses is now closed. Please check our website often for future offerings. 

Registration for the Advanced Rider Course is open. Please visit the desired individual class webpage below, for course schedules and seat availability.

Important things to know:

• Students seeking a CY endorsement will receive a certificate of completion by email from the Michigan Rider Education Program upon successful completion of the Basic Rider Course or Experienced – Basic Rider Course 2. The certificate will provide further instructions to add the endorsement to the driver’s license.
• All courses are $50, fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
• You will receive an email from bci@lcc.edu after you register. The email will have  information about the eCourse. Successful eCourse completion is required to pass the class.

Prepare for Your Class:

Get ready to ace your class, review some of the course information before you arrive!

Michigan Motorcycle Operator Manual
Michigan Motorcycle Laws Guide

Motorcycle Safety Course Info

Requirements: Participants must have the ability to ride a bicycle.

Instructors: Your class will be taught by Rider Coaches who are certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and have years of experience.

What We Supply: Motorcycles used in endorsement training and classroom materials

What You Will Need To Bring:

• Valid Michigan Driver's License (minimum Level 1)
• DOT-compliant or Snell-approved helmet (Required for all students to wear during the safety training course)
• Eye protection
• Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
• Long, non-flare pants made of denim or equivalent or more durable material
• Full fingered gloves (preferably leather)
• Over the ankle boots (leather preferred over cloth or canvas – high-top sneakers are not allowed)
• eCourse Certificate

Important Information

• You will be dismissed from the course if you present a danger to your safety or the safety of others during any exercise or evaluation in the course.
• You must have no medical conditions or mental or physical limitations that would affect your learning or your safety or the learning or safety of others.
• You must have not used, or be under the influence of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs or any other substance that could impair your performance in the course.
• Sessions will be offered on a first come, first serve basis by registration with Lansing Community College. (We ride rain or shine)

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 Chantel Patton at edwarc@lcc.edu explaining your interest and qualifications.