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The gold standard in motorcycle rider education, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's mission is to be the country’s leading safety resource and advocate for motorcyclists. We create world-class education and training systems for riders of every experience level. We raise public awareness of motorcycling to promote a safe riding environment. Go to www.msf-usa.org to learn more.
Since 1924, the American Motorcyclist Association — a 501 (c)(4) nonprofit — has worked to protect the future of motorcycling and promote the motorcycle lifestyle. As one of the world’s largest motorcycling organizations, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, promotes and sanctions racing events and promotes safe riding for all on 2 or 3 wheels. See https://americanmotorcyclist.com for more information.
Established in 1985 and now headquartered in Washington, DC, the mission of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) is to advocate for the advancement of motorcycling and its associated lifestyle, focusing on issues that impact the freedom and safety of American street motorcyclists.
See the Foundation's website at https://www.mrf.org/ for updates on legislative action, events, membership and more.
Serving communities across the Southeast through our lifesaving defensive driving, first aid, work zone and workplace safety training. Motorcyclists can have points removed from their SC Driver's License by successfully completing a recognized Motorcycle Safety Foundation RiderCourse as a defensive driving class. Visit the National Safety Council Southeast region website at https://www.scnsc.org/
Harley-Davidson Riding Academy motorcycle classes and training are designed for riders of all skill levels, from beginner to advanced, along with individual skills practice sessions, 3-wheeled courses and adventure touring classes. See https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/content/motorcycle-training.html to learn more. Specific course offerings vary by Riding Academy location.
ABATE of South Carolina, Inc. is the Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization of South Carolina dedicated to Freedom of the road. You can learn more about the operation and governance of ABATE or how to join by visiting https://abateofsc.org/
It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Public Safety to Protect, Educate and Serve, providing a wide range of public safety services focused on making South Carolina a safer place to live, work and raise a family. Among the many efforts of SC DPS is motorcycle safety. See their website at https://scdps.sc.gov/motorcycle-safety
The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) administers the state's motor vehicle licensing and titling laws by maintaining strict controls to deliver secure and valid identification, licenses, and property records, while accurately accounting for the receipt and timely distribution of all revenue collected in order to best serve our citizens. For motorcycle specific information please see https://www.scdmvonline.com/Vehicle-Owners/Types-Of-Vehicles/Motorcycle for more information.