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The Cycle Rider Safety Training Program offers courses for riders of all skill and experience levels. All courses are free to any Illinois resident 16 or older who holds a valid automobile or motorcycle driver’s license or permit. The CRSTP is the only program authorized by the Illinois Secretary of State to offer a license waiver. Residents younger than 18 must have written consent from a legal guardian.
Benefits of the CRSTP
- All courses are free to any Illinois resident 16 or older
- Teaches all riders how to safely and confidently operate a motorcycle
- Helps riders manage their risk and increase skills through riding and classroom instruction
- Sharpens riders’ knowledge and riding skills to become better, safer motorcycle riders
- Allows successful program graduates (18 or older) to waive the riding and written portions of the Illinois motorcycle license test.
- Qualifies some graduates for insurance discounts
What Courses We Offer:
Training Course Information and Registration
Southern Illinois University Motorcycle Rider Program currently oversees all three regions for the Cycle Rider Safety Training Program. Click on the regions below to register for classes or click here to view the region map.
Region A – Northern Region
Coming June/July 2025
Region B – Central Region
Click here for course location and registration
Region C – Southern Region
Click here for course location and registration
