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Rider's obligations
All riders must hold a valid licence.
Attention
Riding without a licence is illegal and is
prosecuted by law. Always make sure you have your
licence with you when riding. Do not let
inexperienced riders or persons without a valid
licence use your motorcycle.
Do not ride under the influence of alcohol and/or
drugs.
Attention
Riding under the influence of alcohol and/or
drugs is illegal and is prosecuted by law.
Do not take prescription or other drugs before riding
unless you have consulted your doctor about their
side effects.
Attention
Some medications and drugs may cause
drowsiness or other effects that slow down reaction
time and the rider's ability to control the motorcycle,
possibly leading to an accident.
Some states require vehicle insurance.
Attention
Check your state laws. Obtain insurance
coverage and keep your insurance document secure
with the other motorcycle documents.
To protect rider and passenger safety, some states
mandate the use of a certified helmet.
Attention
Check your state laws. Riding without a helmet
may be punishable by law.
Attention
Riders without helmets are more likely to suffer
severe bodily injury or die if they are in an accident.
Attention
Check that your helmet complies with safety
specifications, permits good vision, is the right size
for your head, and carries a certification label
indicating that it conforms to the standards in force
in your state. Road traffic laws differ from state to
state. Learn about traffic laws in your state before
riding and always obey them.
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