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    Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program

    Motorcycle Safety Training is available across Pennsylvania for individuals interested in taking a motorcycle safety course through the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP), weather pending, through Third-Party Motorcycle Training Providers.

    The Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program is currently looking for new instructors. We're seeking experienced riders who have a sincere desire to help others learn to ride and/or enhance their riding skills. (opens in a new tab)

    Overview

    Motorcycle Safety Training is available across Pennsylvania for individuals interested in taking a motorcycle safety course through the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP), weather pending, through Third-Party Motorcycle Training Providers.

    PennDOT encourages you to keep checking back regularly for updates to the training provider and location list(opens in a new tab). 

    Classes operating under the PAMSP are free to Pennsylvania class M permit and motorcycle license holders(opens in a new tab). Successful completion of a PAMSP Basic or Intermediate course waives the requirement to take a skills test at a PennDOT Driver License Center and automatically earns the permit holder their motorcycle license. Motorcycle permit holders who complete a 3-wheel basic course will earn a motorcycle license with a restriction prohibiting the operation a of 2-wheel motorcycle. 

    Our Third-Party Training Providers offer a variety of motorcycle safety courses. Please ensure you have all the required safety gear before participating in one of our courses. A course confirmation email will be sent after a participant signs up for a course, and the confirmation email also lists the required gear to participate in the course. Below are descriptions of the courses currently offered:

    Courses

    PLEASE NOTE: Not all courses are offered at every training site. Please contact a provider to see course which courses they currently offer.

    If you are under the age of 18, please click here for additional information on the process to obtain your motorcycle license. (opens in a new tab)

    Contact Us

    Online:

    Fill out our online contact form(opens in a new tab)

    Email:

    Email us at msp-info@pa.gov

    Mail:

    Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program
    Department of Transportation
    P.O. Box 69010
    Harrisburg, PA 17106-9010

    Hours: 

    8 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday