Coast Guard 101 - English Version

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U.S. Coast Guard Motorcycle Safety Program Policy
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Motorcycle Safety Policy

• The Motor Vehicle and Off-duty Safety Manual,
  COMDTINST M5100.5 (series) has been cancelled.
• Motor vehicle safety policy is outlined in The
  Safety and Environmental Health Manual, COMDTINST
  M5100.47A, Chapter 16 https//cgportal2.uscg.mil/s
  ites/externaldata/Directives/CIM_5100_47A.pdf

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Motorcycle Safety Policy

• Licensing
• Operators of privately owned motorcycles (street
  legal) must possess a current operators license
  with a motorcycle endorsement (where required)
  issued by the governing civil authorities to
  operate a motorcycle on public highways.
• Installation Access
• Motorcycle safety training is no longer a
  requirement for base access. See record keeping
  requirement on slide 6.
• Civilians are no longer required to show proof of
  training in order to ride their motorcycles
  onboard USCG installations. Civilians are
  required to meet state licensing, registration,
  and wear the required personal protective
  equipment.

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Motorcycle Safety Policy

• Training
• All Coast Guard active duty military personnel
  (and reserve military personnel in a duty status)
  who operate a motorcycle shall complete a
  Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) or similar DOD
  or state approved motorcycle training course.
  Coast Guard active duty military personnel that
  operate a motorcycle (street legal) shall obtain
  this training regardless of whether the
  motorcycle is operated on or off base.
• Periodic Refresher Training
• Refresher training shall be completed every five
  years. Coast Guard Motorcycle Safety Foundation
  Rider Coaches who remain current are exempt from
  this requirement as they are required to
  re-certify every two years.

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Motorcycle Safety Policy

• Required PPE for Motorcycle Operators and
  Passengers
• All motorcycle operators and passengers shall
  wear PPE while on a Coast Guard installation.
  All military personnel operating motorcycles
  shall wear the following equipment at all times
  and regardless of any lesser restrictions in
  civil jurisdictions
• (1) A DOT or Snell-approved motorcycle helmet
  properly fastened under the chin. Novelty or
  non-approved helmets are prohibited.
• (2) Properly worn eye protection devices.
• (3) Foot protection includes sturdy over the
  ankle footwear that affords protection for feet
  and ankles (durable leather athletic shoes that
  cover the ankles may be worn).
• (4) Full-fingered and fingerless gloves or
  mittens designed for use on motorcycles.
• (5) Long-sleeve shirt or motorcycle jacket and
  pants appropriate for motorcycle riding.

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Motorcycle Safety Policy

• Record Keeping
• Commands shall maintain a current list of active
  duty military motorcycle riders and enter
  individual motorcycle safety training into the
  Training Management Tool (TMT) under competency
  code MOTO-SAFE. Motorcycle riders shall be
  entered into TMT regardless of whether they have
  completed the required training.
• Three-Wheel Motorcycles
• Operators of motorcycles with attached sidecars
  and three-wheeled motorcycles are excluded from
  the motorcycle training requirements of this
  Manual.

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Motorcycle Safety Policy

• Two-Wheeled Vehicles 49CC and Below
• Motorcycle training does not apply to these
  specific vehicles however, PPE requirements do
  apply. Military members shall comply with PPE
  requirements at all times whether on or off Coast
  Guard installations and regardless of any less
  restrictive requirements in civil jurisdictions.
  Coast Guard civilian employees, contractors,
  dependants and visitors shall comply with the PPE
  requirements while on Coast Guard installations.