Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office offering motorcycle safety courses

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has two final S.M.A.R.T. Motorcycle Safety Courses this month: July 13 and July 27.

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Registration is from 7 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. Next, safety briefings start at 7:40 a.m. with a course walk-through, Classes are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

They take place at the Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Center.

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Make sure to bring the following to your class:

• Valid driver’s license
• Motorcycle endorsement
• A mechanically sound motorcycle (no leaking fluids, worn tires, etc.) with a valid registration
• Over-the-ankle footwear (footwear that 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
• Face mask for when participants are not riding their motorcycle
• Sunscreen, rain gear, and a change of clothing are usually good to have available
• Water, Powerade, Gatorade, or some other non-alcoholic beverage

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You’re encouraged to drink plenty of fluids 1 to 2 hours before the start of your session. Food and drinks are not provided by JSO.

You can register here.

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