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What is RSI?

Born from a passion to keep riders safe on the road, Ride Safe Indiana (RSI) was established in 2016. The BMV recognized it could better serve Indiana motorcyclists by owning the program and building relationships with multiple contractors across the state.

RSI is proud the program is providing new and current riders with the knowledge and skills to help them stay safe on the road and possibly save their lives.

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RSI instructors, Jeff, Bill, and Mark, showing off their RSI-branded jackets in front of the Indiana Statehouse

Thank you!

TO OUR PROVIDERS

RSI would like to thank its providers for their commitment to providing safety courses for both new and seasoned riders and enabling RSI to continue its mission to train motorcyclists and educate motorists to decrease motorcycle fatalities and collisions.

ABATE of Indiana
Cannonball Harley Davidson
Dreyer Motorsports
Evansville Harley Davidson
Harley Davidson of Fort Wayne
Harley Davidson of Indianapolis

Hoosier Harley Davidson
Indianapolis Southside Harley Davidson
Kersting’s Cycle Center
Motorcycle Rider Training of Indiana
M Y Motorsports
Riders First

Rider Coach Stats

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3

Rider Coach Prep Workshops (RCPW)

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24

RCPW Participants

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19

New Rider Coaches

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1

Three Wheel Rider Coach Certification Course Added

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4

Three Wheel Rider Coaches Added

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3

Rider Coach Prep Workshops (RCPW)

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24

RCPW Participants

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19

New Rider Coaches

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1

Three Wheel Rider Coach Certification Course Added

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4

Three Wheel Rider Coaches Added

Student Stats

Graph showing how many RSI students have been trained in 2024, which was 9,163.

RSI had 8,178 pass the courses, and 985 failed.

RSI had 7,053 male participants in 2024 and 2,110 female participants.

2024 in Numbers

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9,746

Hoosiers Who Added an Endorsement

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2,984

Endorsements Added Online

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9,746

Hoosiers Who Added an Endorsement

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2,619

Endorsements Added Online

In 2024, Ride Safe Indiana providers, RiderCoaches, and Instructors trained a record-breaking

9,163 riders!

The team continues to work toward their goal of training 10,000 riders.

Impact Statements from RSI Participants

After every motorcycle safety course concludes, RSI gives participants the chance to provide feedback on how the course can potentially be improved for future students. From this RSI has collected many positive compliments from Hoosiers who have had the chance to take a course. We're so happy to hear when participants have come away with great experiences.

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Everything was great. Coaches were excellent and really made sure we all understood before moving on. Very accommodating to riders of all skill levels.

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For a first experience on a motorcycle the course taught me a lot.

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Great coaches great class environment, great training class helped me out tons. Will be back for more in the future.

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This program was great from beginning to end!

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Overall, the course was very helpful! Would not change anything. They give good tips, beginner friendly, had a good sense of humor but remained serious when needed.

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The course was great, informative, helpful and fun!

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It was a fun learning experience that I genuinely enjoyed!

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The course instructors were amazing! Friendly and kind no nonsense teaching styles. They gave great feedback to direct our riding to improve our techniques. I literally knew NOTHING about motorcycling when I started and now I have much more confidence than before. Excellent course!!!

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Great course, phenomenal instructors! Wouldn’t change anything about this course.

Rule the Road: Riding with Confidence!

In 2024, Ride Safe Indiana proudly participated in the "Rule the Road" event, sponsored by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) and Alliance Highway Safety. This unique initiative is tailored for teen drivers, offering them advanced driving skills and crucial safety knowledge that extend beyond standard driver education programs. RSI engaged with young drivers with their hands-on Motorcycle Experience—where folks could get a feel for what it's like to sit in the saddle of a real motorcycle in a safe and controlled environment. It was a hit with all the event attendees!

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Rule the Road logo

Rule the Road: Riding with Confidence!

In 2024, Ride Safe Indiana proudly participated in the "Rule the Road" event, sponsored by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) and Alliance Highway Safety. This unique initiative is tailored for teen drivers, offering them advanced driving skills and crucial safety knowledge that extend beyond standard driver education programs. RSI engaged with young drivers with their hands-on Motorcycle Experience—where folks could get a feel for what it's like to sit in the saddle of a real motorcycle in a safe and controlled environment. It was a hit with all the event attendees!

Registered Motorcycles in 2024

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12,433

Motor Driven Cycles

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209,928

Motorcycles

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222,361

Total Registrations

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$1,556,527

Funds Generated by Registrations

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12,433

Motor Driven Cycles

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209,928

Motorcycles

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222,361

Total Registrations

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$1,556,527

Funds Generated by Registrations

Collision and Fatality Stats for 2024

2,850

Total Collisions

136

Total Fatalities

While motorcycle accidents are an unfortunate fact when sharing the road with motorists, RSI is dedicated to teaching new and current riders the proper skills needed to ride safely in various traffic conditions with the hope of decreasing the number of motorcycle collisions and fatalities every year.

Top 5 Factors For Collisions

Motorcycle failing to yield to another vehicle

569

Failure to Yield Right of Way

Motorcycle driving in the rain

503

Other
(Driver, Environmental, Vehicle)

Motorcyclist traveling at an unsafe speed

431

Unsafe Backing, Movement,
or Speed

Motorcyclist following a vehicle too closely

275

Following Too Closely

Motorcyclist driving toward an object in the road

221

Animal or Object
in the Roadway

Motorcycle failing to yield to another vehicle

569

Failure to Yield Right of Way

Motorcycle driving in the rain

503

Other
(Driver, Environmental, Vehicle)

Motorcyclist traveling at an unsafe speed

431

Unsafe Backing, Movement,
or Speed

Motorcyclist following a vehicle too closely

275

Following Too Closely

Motorcyclist driving toward an object in the road

221

Animal or Object
in the Roadway

Top 5 Factors For Fatalities

Motorcycle failing to yield to another vehicle

44

Failure to Yield Right of Way

Motorcyclist traveling at an unsafe speed

28

Unsafe Backing, Movement,
or Speed

Motorcycle driving in the rain

23

Other (Driver, Environmental, Vehicle)

Motorcyclist driving into an intersection on a red light with a car approaching from the right.

8

Disregarding Signal or Sign

Motorcycle merging into a vehicle's lane

6

Failure to Maintain Lane

Motorcycle failing to yield to another vehicle

44

Failure to Yield Right of Way

Motorcyclist traveling at an unsafe speed

28

Unsafe Backing, Movement,
or Speed

Motorcycle driving in the rain

23

Other (Driver, Environmental, Vehicle)

Motorcyclist driving into an intersection on a red light with a car approaching from the right.

8

Disregarding Signal or Sign

Motorcycle merging into a vehicle's lane

6

Failure to Maintain Lane

Counties with the Most Collisions

Map showing five counties with most collisions: Marion, Allen, Lake, St. Joseph, and Tippecanoe

Counties with the Most Fatalities

Map showing counties with the most fatalities: Marion, Lake, St. Joseph, Allen, Clark.

BMV Associates Supporting RSI and Their Mission

Since 2022, RSI has conducted an annual tee shirt designing contest, asking BMV associates to submit and vote for a winning design to showcase what RSI means to them. Associates look forward to this yearly competition, and they proudly wear the chosen design to the branches on designated days. RSI is so appreciative of the support and engagement from BMV associates. The shirts are a great talking point when customers come into the branches and helps to spread the word about RSI's mission.

BMV Associates Supporting RSI and Their Mission

Since 2022, RSI has conducted an annual tee shirt designing contest, asking BMV associates to submit and vote for a winning design to showcase what RSI means to them. Associates look forward to this yearly competition, and they proudly wear the chosen design to the branches on designated days. RSI is so appreciative of the support and engagement from BMV associates. The shirts are a great talking point when customers come into the branches and helps to spread the word about RSI's mission.