More motorcyclists trained thanks to state grant

As California’s motorcycle population continues to multiply,
more motorcyclists are being trained than ever before through the
California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP).
Increased participation of new and current motorcycle riders in
the program is encouraging news for the California Highway Patrol
as this was one of the objectives of a recently concluded
motorcycle safety campaign funded by a more than $1.4 million
grant.
”
Whether you’re a new or returning rider, taking a motorcycle
training course can improve your abilities to ride safely,
”
said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow.
”
We invite all motorcycle riders to raise their skills while
keeping themselves and the roadways safe by attending this
training.
”
As California’s motorcycle population continues to multiply, more motorcyclists are being trained than ever before through the California Motorcyclist Safety Program (CMSP). 

Increased participation of new and current motorcycle riders in the program is encouraging news for the California Highway Patrol as this was one of the objectives of a recently concluded motorcycle safety campaign funded by a more than $1.4 million grant. 

“Whether you’re a new or returning rider, taking a motorcycle training course can improve your abilities to ride safely,” said CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow. “We invite all motorcycle riders to raise their skills while keeping themselves and the roadways safe by attending this training.”

The 70,469 students trained in 2008 were the most pupils in any year since the beginning of the CMSP in 1986. A similar increase in the number of students is expected in 2009.  While the increases as a result of the grant are promising, the CHP continues to urges new and returning motorcycle riders to attend a training class.

Funds were used by CHP to help raise awareness about CMSP through the media in an effort to enhance roadway safety and reduce the rising numbers of motorcyclist fatalities and injuries. During the past 10 years, there has been a 124 percent increase in the number of motorcyclists killed statewide.