Rider Education Levels By Ron Jackson

RE Levels Topics Purpose Slogan and Mission Mileage Program Levels Level requirements Recent changes including renewals

Rider Ed Levels Purpose Increased rider knowledge Increased rider safety skills Prevention of accidents Reduced injuries Reduced fatalities Improved general public image of motorcyclists Enhanced enjoyment of motorcycle riding

Rider Ed Levels Our Slogan “Safety Is For Life” Our Mission: To Save Lives Through Quality, World Class Education

Rider Ed Levels Safe Miles Program Accident free miles since joining GWRRA Reset after reportable accident Submit using Form N.7 or N.8 Pins available in 5,000 mile increments to 95,000 Rockers available in 100,000 increments in either black or gold

Rider Ed Levels Safe Miles Rockers

Rider Ed Levels High Mileage Program All miles ridden on any brand of motorcycle, both prior to and after becoming a GWRRA member. Accidents do not affect these miles Minimum required mileage is 50,000 Submit Form N.7 or N.8 Cost is $5.00 for first pin, $2.00 for each additional 50,000 mile hanger bar

Rider Ed Levels Levels I – Safety by commitment III – Safety by preparedness II – Safety by education IV – Safety by enhanced commitment & preparedness

RE Levels I – Safety by commitment – Safe Miles - Requirements 1.Current membership 2.Commitment or Rider and/or Co-Rider to strive for and practice safe riding 3.Submit Application Form N.7 or N.8 and $6.00 Insignia – round “Safe Miles” patch, Rider or Co-Rider rocker. Black & gold patches available for an additional $1.00

Rider Ed Levels Level I Patches

Rider Ed Levels II – Safety by education – Tour Rider – Requirements 1.Be a current GWRRA member 2.Be enrolled in Level I and have 5,000 safe miles 3.Have a current motorcycle license 4.Have completed an approved Rider course within the last three years 5.Submit a completed Rider Education Level Application (N.7 or N.8) along with $5.00

Rider Ed Levels Level II Patches

Rider Ed Levels III – Safety by preparedness – Certified Tour Rider – Requirements 1. Be a current GWRRA member 2. Be enrolled and current in Level II 3. Maintain current First Aid OR CPR certifications 4. Carry a First Aid kit on motorcycle 5. Submit an application along with $4.00

Rider Ed Levels Level III Patches

RE Levels IV – Safety by enhanced commitment & preparedness – Master Tour Rider – Requirements 1. Be a current GWRRA member 2. Be current in Level III for at least one full year 3. Have ridden a minimum of 25,000 safe miles 4. Be current in both First Aid and CPR certifications

Level IV Cont’d 5. Wear proper riding apparel at all times when riding 6. Submit a completed application N.9, with written recommendation from the Chapter Educator or other validating GWRRA officer along with $35.00 to GWRRA International Headquarters

Rider Ed Levels Level IV Patches

Masters Recognition Senior Master Minimum of 5 years of active participation and continuous renewal with submittal of form N.9 along with $2.00 if patch requested Grand Master Minimum of 10 years of active participation and continuous renewal with submittal of form N.9 along with $2.00 if patch requested

Masters Recognition Life Grand Master Minimum of 15 years of active participation and continuous renewal with submittal of form N.9 along with $2.00 if patch requested

Rider Ed Levels Level IV Patches

Co-Rider to Rider A Co-Rider changing to Rider status must complete and maintain the Rider requirements for each level. Must start as a Level I and complete each requirement for advancement.

Expired Participants Expired participants may bring their status current and active by submitting completed renewal form along with support documentation. The applicant will maintain their highest level and not revert back to a lower level.

Forms 1.Rider/Co-Rider name, address, membership number, Region, District, Chapter, and date. 2.Validation officer name, Title (Chapter Educator, Director, or Assistant Director), and date. 3.Mark appropriate boxes 3 2 1

Forms 1.Check appropriate boxes and submit copies of M/C license, Approved Rider Course (within 3 years). 2.Check appropriate boxes, CPR provider (ARC-American Red Cross, AHA- American Heart Association, MFA-Medic First Aid, ASHI-American Safety & Health Institute, NSC-National Safety Council, or ER-Emergency Response). 2 1

Forms 1.Rider/Co-Rider name, address, membership number, Region, District, Chapter, and date. 2.Copies of all completion cards are required, including First Aid, CPR, and Riding Course. 3.Be sure and include Expiration Dates

Forms 1.Check appropriate box for Senior, Grand, or Life. Identify as Rider/Co- Rider, include your Master number, and year issued. 2.Sign and date, then ask an officer to validate your application. 1 2

Forms 1.List submitting individual, your membership number, date, Region, District, & Chapter. 2.Identify the Rider/Co-Rider and change requested 1 2

Forms 1.Identify high or safe mileage updates or rider level requirements. 1

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