United States Department of Transportation
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Motorcycle Licensing and Safety
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2018-12-01
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Edition:Final Report May 2015 - December 2018
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Abstract:All Wisconsin residents who plan to operate a Type 1 motorcycle on public roads must have a Class M (Motorcycle) license. In 2012, more than 513,000 Wisconsin residents held a valid Class M License. Data indicates there could be as many as 31,000 unlicensed motorcycle operators in the state without a Class M endorsement. Unlicensed operators account for approximately 35% of motorcycle fatalities, and there is concern that unlicensed operators may not be operating as safely as licensed operators. One component of this study was to gather data on the true safety differences between licensed and unlicensed motorcycle operators. In addition to quantifying the numbers of both operators, this study examines crash data to determine differences in riding habits. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) conducted an initiative to encourage Wisconsin motorcyclists who own registered motorcycles and who are likely riding without appropriate Class M Licensing to successfully complete some form of formal rider education to become compliant under Wisconsin law. To increase compliance and provide outreach to the community, WisDOT needs to have accurate information on how many of these owners do not have a Class M license and their contact information; the safety differences between licensed and unlicensed operators; an analysis of crash data to determine driving habits of unlicensed riders; and an understanding of the major barriers to obtaining licenses.
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