Ride Smart Florida exists to help reduce fatalities and serious injuries to motorcycle riders and their passengers.
Ride Smart Florida
Ride Smart Florida is the complete resource for motorcycle riders, trainers, sponsors, local governments, law enforcement agencies, and emergency services – anyone interested in improving motorcycle safety throughout Florida.
S.M.A.R.T. courses
Check out this brochure for S.M.A.R.T. safety course and Track Day information: Training Options Brochure (PDF)
Included in this guide are three different training options in the state of Florida that offer skills training and practice to make your riding more fun, enjoyable and accomplished!
Learn MoreMotorcycle crashes frequently involve a combination of high-risk behaviors by motorcyclists or motorists.
To promote adequate rider training and preparation for the road, motorcycle riders are required by law to get a motorcycle license.
Ride Smart Florida attends bike events, rallies and bike nights to connect riders to safety resources.
RIDER RISK FACTORS
It is important to recognize when something affects your ability to ride safely.
RIDER CONTROL
Ride in control and within your limits.
HEAT AND HYDRATION
Don’t ignore the signs of dehydration
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
The consequences of drinking and riding are serious.
RIDER RISK FACTORS
It is important to recognize when something affects your ability to ride safely.
RIDER CONTROL
Ride in control and within your limits.
HEAT AND HYDRATION
Don’t ignore the signs of dehydration
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
The consequences of drinking and riding are serious.
WHY MOTORCYCLE DATA IS IMPORTANT
There are more motorcyclists on the roadways today than ever before. Motorcycle crashes, injuries and fatalities increased over the last decade due to many factors, such as increased motorcycle licensing and motorcycle registrations. Data collection is essential to delineated instructions for reducing the likelihood of motorcycle crashes occurring.
WHY MOTORCYCLE DATA IS IMPORTANT
There are more motorcyclists on the roadways today than ever before. Motorcycle crashes, injuries and fatalities increased over the last decade due to many factors, such as increased motorcycle licensing and motorcycle registrations. Data collection is essential to delineated instructions for reducing the likelihood of motorcycle crashes occurring.
DATARider Conspicuity
Make yourself more noticeable:
Sometimes it’s good to be noticed, particularly if you are riding a motorcycle. Too often, motorists pull out in front of motorcycles, usually to make a left turn, and cause deadly crashes, just because they don’t see them.
Learn MoreThis site is maintained by the Center For Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida. For additional information, please e-mail questions or comments to MotorcycleSafety@cutr.usf.edu.