Be sure to check out our year long STATEWIDE(Florida) Billboards in the following cities, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Orlando, Pompano, Daytona, Lakeland.
Thanks to our generous sponsor: HANSON PIPE & PRECAST
Our first press conference was held May 30th in Tallahassee when we unveiled our first billboard. What a wonderful way to honor our son, Kris. We must say thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to attend our press conference and for CAPITAL CITY HARLEY for suppling the motorcycles for us to do our photos on. Scott we appreciate all you have done for us and we appreciate everything you did to make sure this press conference was a success.
Our Guest Speakers were: Florida Highway Patrolman, Major Ernie Duarte, Leon County Sheriff Larry Campbell, Tallahassee Police Chief Dennis Jones, President/CEO Hanson Pipe & Precast America: Richard Manning (Harley Rider), and President of Souteast Region for Hanson: Joan Blecha.
Legislative Issues:
We'd like to see stiffer laws for those who kill our fellow Motorcyclist when:
Failing to yield
Running Lights
Drinking and Driving
Using the Excuse: I didn't see them
Careless Driving
We know that in 2008 all future motorcyclist will have to take the safety course prior to getting a motorcycle endorsement. No more permits/tests given at driverlicense offices. This bill needs a name and not a number, a name such as Kris McElhenny Bill, considering he was given the wrong test and missed out on this opportunity to have the proper motorcycle endorsement. So show your support, contact the following: (contact person coming soon)
REMINDER: July 1, 2008 the new law should come into effect for ALL future riders must take the Florida Riders Safety Course in order to get their Endorcements.
Motorcycle Licensing for Ages under 21
Note: Temporary Motorcycle Instruction permits are NOT allowed for anyone under 21!
Basic Requirements for those under 21 years of age: For "Motorcycle Endorsement" or "Motorcycle Only" License issuance persons under 21 must:
**Successfully complete the Basic Riders Education Training Course and be at least 16.
** Enroll in the course you must hold at least Florida Learner's License, however parent/guardian signature required if under 18.
Adding Endorsement to Class E License
Show Class E License, course completion card, pay fees, then endorsement is added to license.
First Time Class E License Issuance with Motorcycle Endorsement Added or "Motorcycle Only" License Issuance. REQUIRED FOR EITHER OF THE ABOVE.
**Meet all first time Class E License requirements including Holding a Learner's License for one year.
**Pass Class E License Knowledge Test
**For Class E License with a motorcycle endorsement must also pass driving test in a four-wheeled motor vehicle.
**For motorcycle only license, driving test not required and may NOT be used to operate a Four-Wheeled motor vehicle.
Helmets
Motorcycle operators and passengers under 21 in Florida must wear a DOT approved motorcycle helmet.
Eye Protection
Requied for the operator only. Goggles, eyeglasses including Sunglasses of material suitable for ophthalmic use are allowed, or a face shield as part of an approved helmet, but not contacts.
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