SMART Motorcycle Safety Course (Gainesville Police Department)

Event date: 
Fri, 01/31/2025 - 8:30am to Sun, 02/02/2025 - 5:00pm

January 31, 2025

Dairy Queen 7600 Scenic Hwy, Pensacola, FL 32504 

KSU 8:30am Sharp or earlier if everyone that RSVP arrived.

1/31/2025 Depart Dairy Queen 8:30am

271 Miles to Big Wood BBQ and Grill, 314 72nd Trace, Live Oak, FL 32064

7 Miles to Grafitti Bridge (local motorcycle rider attraction)

74 Miles to Gainesville.

February 1, 2025

Training starts at 9:00am

February 2, 2025

Back to Pensacola 8:00am

You must register for this event via, the link below.

https://police.gainesvillefl.gov/Community/Staying-Safe/SMART-Motorcycle...

Contact me for hotel info.

 

The SMART course is free, paid for by a grant from the Dept. of Transportation.

S.M.A.R.T. courses

The goal of SMART Courses are to help students demonstrate safe motorcycle riding techniques by negotiating commonly found street riding situations in a controlled and skill oriented manner. SMART Courses are fun and very informative, and are offered in Collier County, Osceola, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Palm Beach County, and Tampa. They challenge you where they know they can and help you where they see it’s needed

What to Bring to Class

Valid Driver's License with motorcycle endorsement
A mechanically sound motorcycle (no leaking fluids, worn tires etc.)
Over the ankle footwear (footwear which covers the ankle bone and provides support)
Long pants
Long sleeve shirt or lightweight jacket
Eye protection (sunglasses or eyeglasses are acceptable)
Department of Transportation approved helmet
Gloves
Water, PowerAde, Gatorade or some other non-alcoholic beverage. Snacks are optional, but remember: you will be outside on a driving pad with limited shade! Drink plenty of fluids 1 to 2 hours prior to the start of your range session and continue during your range session. Sunscreen, rain gear and a change of clothing are usually good to have available. It is the responsibility of each rider to have everything needed to attend this course. Anyone arriving without the mandatory riding equipment will not be permitted to participate.

Class Information

When is the class, and what time?
All classes are held on Saturdays with registration beginning one hour prior to the start of the class. Safety briefings start 20 minutes before the start of class (:40) with a course walk-through. The classes run approximately four (4) hours depending on the number of students. This course is free of charge; however every rider must register with a valid driver's license and motorcycle endorsement and sign a waiver. A mandatory rider safety briefing will be held immediately after registration.

Attendance Policy
Classes start on time. Individuals who are late and have not registered by 7:40 am will forfeit their position in class.

Will I receive a discount on insurance?
Completion of this course does not offer any discounts on insurance however each student will leave a better rider than when they arrived.

Will this course help me get my motorcycle endorsement?
This course is not designed to assist new riders with obtaining their motorcycle endorsement. Anyone attending must have a valid motorcycle endorsement to register. This course will teach any rider the fundamentals needed to safely operate a motorcycle.

Event location:
3737 NE 39th Avenue
Gainesville FL 32609
Event route: 
GPX File(s):
  Download File: Gainesville_MC.gpx

Closed Event: Chapter activities are conducted primarily for the benefit of H.O.G. Chapter members. Closed Events are those events open to Chapter members and one guest per member.  All guests must sign an event release. Be aware, all rides and events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Impairment Policy: The consumption and use of alcohol is a serious personal responsibility involving the safety of family, riding friends and the individual HOG member. Alcohol consumption before or during a motorcycling activity is not safe, responsible behavior. Northwest Florida Chapter #3863 does not allow the use of alcohol or drugs before or during a riding event* and does not furnish alcohol at Chapter rides. Riders whose skills are observed or suspected to be impaired by alcohol or drugs before riding cannot join the ride. Riders using alcohol or drugs while riding will be asked to leave the ride. It is the responsibility of each Template Chapter member to support the consistent enforcement of this policy

Photography Policy: Photographing, filming, recording and videotaping of activities and events will be occurring Northwest Florida Chapter events. By entering the H.O.G.® event area, you irrevocably grant permission to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company® and its agents to photograph, film, record and/or videotape you and use (and authorize the use of) your name, image, likeness, voice, and/or biographical or other information in any and all media now known or hereinafter developed in perpetuity for any and all purposes.

Event Coordinator: 
Tom Nowroski
Road Captain

[email protected]