MMA "Motorcycle Training Bill" for the
2013-2014 Legislative Session

Senate Bill Number 1677 filed by Senator Thomas McGee on behalf of the MMA and 13 Formal Co-Sponsors seeks to help Junior Motorcycle Riders get affordable "MREP Basic Rider Course (BRC)" training.

Motorcycle riders are charged $2.00 annually to fund a Motorcycle Safety Fund that is supposed to be used solely for Motorcycle Safety Programs per MGL Chapter 90, Section 34 (MGL 90-34).

MGL 90-34 actual text, "Notwithstanding the first paragraph, $2 from each motorcycle registration fee shall be paid by the registrar or by the person collecting the registration fee into the General Fund and shall be appropriated solely for the purpose of promoting and advancing motorcycle safety."

Only motorcycle riders pay into this fund and now that rider training is required for junior operators (under age 21), this bill provides a subsidy.

This bill proposes that 20% of the funds collected annually into the motorcycle safety fund be used to rebate not less than $150.00 towards the BRC for riders under age 21 who successfully complete the course.

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