1. A New Look at Rider Education and Training Reciprocity
SMSA 2017 Summit
A New Look at Rider Education and Training Reciprocity
Mark East, North Dakota
Brett Robinson, SMSA

2. Presentation Topics History of Reciprocity Efforts A New Approach
SMSA Basic Motorcycle Training (BRT) Reciprocity Agreement
Open Discussion
Questions

3. History of Reciprocity Efforts
Discussed for Decades
Examined by AAMVA, NHTSA, MSF, Etc.
Past Approach:
Reciprocity between state driver license agencies
While the exchange of driver licenses between states is universal, acceptance of rider education has not been embraced.

4. A New Approach
Forget reciprocity between state driver license agencies.
Embrace the approach of exchange / reciprocity between state rider education programs.
Removes the state driver license agencies from the equation.

5. A New Approach, cont.
A formal agreement between all participatory state driver education programs for the exchange of course completion cards and other documentation.
The state rider education program will accept course completion cards and other documentation from the rider.
The state will verify the course completion information.

6. A New Approach, cont.
The state will issue their own course completion card and other documentation as if the rider completed the rider education program in their state.
The rider will then take the new course completion card and other documentation to the state driver license agency for issuance of a motorcycle license / endorsement.

7. The Process = Present VA Motorcycle Safety Course
Successfully complete VA Rider Training Program Course
Present VA Motorcycle Safety Course
completion card/documentation to the MD Motorcycle Safety Program
MD Motorcycle Safety Program
issues new card/documentation as if the Rider Completed in MD.
Rider presents new documentation to
the MD MVA for new motorcycle license /
Endorsement as if they completed in MD. =

8. Open Discussion
Open Discussion
Thoughts
Benefits
Challenges
Interest

9. Contact Information
Mark East
Brett Robinson

10. Questions