SMART

(Safe Motorcycle and Rider Techniques)

Motorcycle Safety Training

Sign-up below for SMART Class on Sunday July 12, 2020.

Meet at RaceTrac on SR-16 across from Outlets at 5:00 am, KSU 5:30 am. Early breakfast for those interested at Waffle House at 4:30 am.

Ride Leader is Bob Bloom, Sweep is tba.

Course Details

Times: Registration begins at 7 a.m. - 7:40 a.m. Safety Briefings start at 7:40 a.m. with a course walk-through, and the classes will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.

Location: Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center (Police Academy) located at 4715 Capper Road, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Attendance Policy: Classes start ON TIME. Individuals who are late and have not registered by 7:40 a.m. will forfeit their position in the class.

Requirements: This course is free of charge; however, every rider must register with a valid driver’s license and motorcycle endorsement and sign a waiver. A mandatory rider safety briefing will be held immediately after registration. 
 

What to Bring to the Class:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Motorcycle Endorsement

• A mechanically sound motorcycle (no leaking fluids, worn tires, etc.) with a valid registration

• Over the ankle footwear (footwear which covers the ankle bone and provides support)

• Long pants

• Long sleeve shirt or lightweight jacket

• Eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are acceptable)

• Department of Transportation approved helmet 

• Gloves

• Food and drinks are not provided by JSO. Please plan ahead as we will not break for lunch.

  • Water, Powerade, Gatorade or some other non-alcoholic beverage.

    • Participants are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids 1 to 2 hours before the start of their range session and continue to do so throughout the range session.

  • Snacks are optional, remember you will be outside on a driving pad with limited shade! 

• Sunscreen, rain gear and a change of clothing are usually good to have available.

It is the responsibility of each rider to have everything needed to attend this course. Anyone arriving without the mandatory riding equipment will not be permitted to participate. If you have registered online for the course and determine later that you will not be able to attend, please JSOSmartProgram@jaxsheriff.org to cancel or reschedule. This will allow other riders to fill those spots. By working together, we can lower the number of motorcycle-related fatalities and crashes.