State of Ohio Motorcycle Program

The State of Ohio Motorcycle Program is an open-enrollment program. Participants do not need to work in law enforcement to attend.

Courses are conducted at the Public Safety Training Center at the Western Campus: 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH 44130.

Course Options

Basic Rider Course (BRC)

A 16-hour beginner motorcycle rider training course designed for both new and experienced riders. Students learn how to reduce riding risks and practice essential skills in a controlled environment with trained instructors. Motorcycles are provided.

Basic Rider Course – Returning Rider (BRC-RR)

A 9-hour course for riders age 18 and older who:

• Have held a temporary permit for more than one year (1,000+ miles), or
• Are experienced riders returning after several years off, with or without an endorsement

Basic Rider Skills 2 Course

A 6-hour course conducted on your own motorcycle and held in a parking lot with a trained instructor.

Important Class Policies

• Classes begin promptly at the scheduled start time
• Participants who are not in the classroom at the start time forfeit their seat
• No refunds are issued for late arrivals

License and Permit Requirements

Before starting the motorcycle course, participants must meet the following requirements:

• A valid Ohio temporary motorcycle permit is required
  • The only exception is for out-of-state active military participants
• On the first day of class, participants must provide proof of one of the following:
  • A motorcycle endorsement on their driver’s license, or
  • A valid temporary motorcycle permit

Required Riding Gear

During riding portions of the course, participants must wear:

• Over-the-ankle sturdy footwear
• Full-finger gloves
• Long-sleeved shirt or jacket
• Long pants without holes (jeans recommended)
• DOT-approved helmet (limited helmets available to borrow)
• Eye protection if using an open-face helmet, or a full-face helmet with the shield down

Course Completion Requirements

To successfully pass the BRC and BRC-RR courses, participants must meet all of the following:

• 100% attendance for classroom and riding sessions
• Score 96% or higher on the written knowledge test
  • 50 multiple-choice questions
  • Content covered in the student workbook and classroom videos
• 20 or fewer points deducted on the Riding Skill Evaluation
  • Evaluation is based on riding skills practiced during the course that help reduce riding risk
  • Evaluation is similar to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles on‑cycle endorsement test 
• No unsafe or disruptive behavior (this is a safety course)

Registration and Scheduling

• Tri-C does not enroll students
• Students must enroll through the State of Ohio website
• Visit the Motorcycle Ohio website for class schedules, details, and registration.