Every year, over 2,500 motorcycles are involved in crashes on New Jersey roads. Many of these crashes are caused by the motorcyclist's inexperence and lack of training. In fact, 90% of riders who get into crashes have no formal training. They either taught themselves or learned from a friend. Don't make the same mistake - take a rider safety course certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. They're offered at over 15 locations in New Jersey.
Click on the map to find the location nearest you.
Rider Education of New Jersey
Training Location:
Sussex County College, Newton
Phone: (732) 572-0800
1-800-8WE-RIDE
Rider Education of New Jersey
Training Location:
County College of Morris, Randolph
Phone: (732) 572-0800
1-800-8WE-RIDE
The Riding Academy of NJ, Inc.
Training Location:
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
Phone: (201) 794-2326
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Training Location:
1000 River Road, Teaneck
Phone: 1-800-338-3887
Motorcycle Riding Centers
Training Location:
West Orange Armory
1315 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
Phone: (201) 787-0661
Bergen County Harley Davidson
Training Location:
124 Essex St, Rochelle Park
Phone: (201) 843-6930 ext.170
Rider Education of New Jersey (North Branch)
Training Location:
Raritan Valley Community College, North Branch
Phone: (732) 572-0800
1-800-8WE-RIDE
Rider Education of New Jersey (Piscataway)
Training Location:
Piscataway Vo-tech, Piscataway
Phone: (732) 572-0800
1-800-8WE-RIDE
Rider Education of New Jersey (Lincroft)
Training Location:
Brookdale Community College, Lincroft
Phone: (732) 572-0800
1-800-8WE-RIDE
Motorcycle Rider Training Inc.
Training Location:
Raceway Park, 230 Pension Road, Englishtown
Phone: (732) 905-7448
Central Jersey Rider Training, Inc. (West Windsor)
Training Location:
Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor
Phone: 1-877-308-2578
Harley-Davidson/Buell of Ocean County
Training Location:
300 Route 70, Lakewood
Phone: (732) 367-7000
Rider Education of New Jersey (Lakehurst)
Training Location:
Lakehurst Naval Air Station, Lakehurst
Phone: (732) 572-0800
1-800-8WE-RIDE
Motorcycle Safety Academy
Training Location:
537 Monmouth Road, Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: 1-800-RIDE-SAFE
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst*
Training Location:
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
Phone: (732) 323-2525
Military and DOD Card Holders ONLY
Motorcycle Training Center
Training Location:
Rowan College, Pemberton
Barb's Harley Davidson
Training Location:
926 Black Horse Pike, West Collingswood Hts.
Phone: (856) 456-4141
Rider Training Of NJ at Camden County College
Training Location:
200 College Drive, Blackwood
Phone: (856) 374-4955
Motorcycle Riding Centers
Training Location:
Riverdale National Guard Armory,
107 Newark-Pompton Trpk.,
Riverdale NJ 07457
Phone: (201) 787-0661
Motorcycle Riding Centers
Training Location:
Riverdale National Guard Armory,
107 Newark-Pompton Trpk.,
Riverdale NJ 07457
Phone: (201) 787-0661
Motorcycle Riding Centers
Training Location:
NJ Motorsports Park,
47 Warbird Drive,
Millville NJ 08332
Phone: (201) 787-0661
Central Jersey Rider Training, Inc.
Training Location:
Atlantic Cape Community College, Mays Landing
Phone: 1-877-308-2578
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All NJ training providers offer courses that are certified by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). There are two basic types of courses:
- Basic RiderCourse (BRC)
Whether you’ve never ridden a motorcycle or just never had any formal training, the BRC is a great way to learn how to ride safely and responsibly. If you complete the course you may not have to take MVC's road test. - Basic RiderCourse 2 (BRC2) - (Formally Experienced RiderCourse - ERC)
Even if you've been riding for some time, there's always something new to learn. A BRC2 will help to hone your skills and the thinking needed for survival in traffic. Using your own motorcycle, you'll practice techniques for managing traction, stopping quickly, cornering and swerving. A fun way to learn and meet other New Jersey riders.
- Proven safety advantage – Studies show that riders with certified training have far fewer accidents. In fact, 90% of motorcycle accidents involve untrained riders. And when accidents do occur, trained riders suffer fewer injuries.
- Road test waiver – Upon successful completion of the BRC or BRC2, you may be eligible for a road test waiver.*
- Insurance discounts – Most insurance carriers offer a discount to motorcyclists who complete a certified training/defensive driving course every 2-3 years. Contact your insurance carrier for details.
*Certain restrictions apply. Contact or one of the NJ training providers for details.
Law Change: Effective January 1, 2013, anyone who takes a road test at MVC on a bike that is 231CC or less is restricted to riding only a 500CC or less motorcycle (M endorsement or Class E motorcycle-only license with restriction). If the road test is taken on a bike that is over 231CC, there will be no restriction with the M endorsement or motorcycle-only license. Anyone who successfully completes a Motorcycle Safety Education Program (MSEP) course is exempt from this bike size requirement and will not be restricted. Riders who are restricted to a bike that is 500CC or less will have a restriction “5” noted on their license and will be required to carry an MVC-issued restriction card while operating the motorcycle.
