The Maryland Motorcycle Safety Program includes education and training for motorcycle riders, awareness campaigns for motorists, and enforcement of traffic laws for all road users. Visit the Maryland Highway Safety Office (MHSO)’s ZeroDeathsMD website for more motorcycle safety information.

The best way for new riders to ensure that they obtain the right information and coaching is to enroll in a certified Basic Rider Course – and it is required to get your motorcycle license. There are also motorcycle rider training courses for experienced riders. Courses teach the special skills and mental strategies necessary for responsible motorcycle operation and meet or exceed the standards established by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. Click on the links below for more information:

To get a motorcycle license (Class M) in Maryland, you must pass a motorcycle safety course. The FAST TRACK program allows riders to take the knowledge test for the Class M learner's permit and the riding test the same day. Click on the links below for more information:

In the event of a crash while riding a motorcycle, a DOT compliant motorcycle helmet can help to minimize head injuries and prevent death due to head trauma. Visit the links below for more information: