Harper College will no longer offer Motorcycle Safety classes at all northern region training sites as of June 30. We at IDOT are actively engaged in securing a new training center for Northern Illinois. Once a new regional center is designated, classes will resume in Northern Illinois. If you are looking for training classes, please visit the websites for our central and southern training areas as they may have available training courses.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Saved by the Helmet
Motorcycling is inherently dangerous, but research shows that a DOT-certified helmet is 37 percent effective in reducing motorcycle fatalities and 67 percent effective in reducing serious brain injuries in the event of a crash.
To increase awareness of the benefits of helmets and to recognize riders who implemented this lifesaving strategy and survived a crash, the Illinois Department of Transportation created the Saved by the Helmet award.
Learn about Saved by the Helmet nominees' stories.
Who can submit nominations:
- Law enforcement officers
- Emergency medical providers
- Other agencies involved in traffic crash reporting
Nominee criteria:
- Involved in an Illinois crash, but need not be an Illinois resident
- Wore a DOT-certified helmet at the time of the crash
- Not under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- Serious crash (more than a fender bender)
- Not at fault for the crash and not cited for a willful or intentional violation of the law
Eligibility will be determined after a complete review of the nomination and supporting documents.
Submit a Nomination
Saved by the Helmet nomination form
- Complete the form and submit via email, or
- Complete the form, print, and mail a hard copy:
Cycle Rider Safety Training Program
Illinois Department of Transportation
2300 S. Dirksen Parkway, Room 007
Springfield, IL 62764