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Graduated Driver's Licensing for new motorcycle drivers
Articles - Safety and Insurance
Tuesday, 19 May 2009
The Government of Saskatchewan is furthering its commitment to motorcycle safety by introducing a Graduated Driver's Licensing (GDL) program for new motorcycle drivers. The program will come into effect in 2011.

"We're proud to expand the Graduated Driver's Licensing program to include motorcycle drivers," Minister of Crown Corporations Ken Cheveldayoff said. "We know concerns over motorcycle safety are top of mind in Saskatchewan. Last year alone, there were 283 collisions involving motorcycles in Saskatchewan, including five deaths and 221 injuries. We believe the GDL program will help build safe driving skills with our new motorcycle drivers."

Currently, there are no requirements for motorcycle drivers to demonstrate any riding skills to legally ride a motorcycle in Saskatchewan. Residents are able to drive a motorcycle with a learner's licence, with only slightly reduced driving privileges, simply by passing a written knowledge test.

The new program will be similar to the province's current GDL program for passenger vehicles in that it will gradually introduce new motorcycle drivers into the driving environment. Motorcycle drivers will move into higher risk driving situations after gaining experience in lower risk situations.

There will be three stages to the proposed GDL program for new motorcycle drivers - Learner, Novice 1 and Novice 2. As riders pass through these stages, they will see fewer restrictions until they graduate to an experienced "M" endorsed motorcycle licence. If a new motorcycle driver displays good driving experience with no incidents or interruptions, they will graduate to an experienced "M" endorsed licence in 36 months. Any incidents or interruptions will delay this process.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 May 2009 )
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Saskatchewan Motorcycle Inspection Program
Articles - Safety and Insurance
Wednesday, 02 January 2008
Having your motorcycle inspected is to your benefit, and there is no charge for this service. Motorcycles owners typically run a much greater risk of having their motorcycles stolen than owners of other vehicles. An accurate record of motorcycle serial numbers is the goal of the program.

In this article, you'll discover:
Last Updated ( Friday, 20 March 2009 )
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Insuring Motorcycles in Saskatchewan
Articles - Safety and Insurance
Wednesday, 02 January 2008

All motorcycles that have a Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards Label of Compliance, must be registered to operate on a public roadway here in Saskatchewan.

Here are some details regarding insurance of a new, used, inter-province, and imported motorcycle in Saskatchewan.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 02 January 2008 )
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Getting your Motorcycle License within Saskatchewan
Articles - The Basics of Riding
Friday, 28 April 2006
Thinking of getting a motorcycle and riding towards the horizon??

First thing you need to know is that this how-to is specific to getting your M Endorsement within Saskatchewan. Other provinces will likely differ to some extent but the concept should remain similar.

Geting your M endorsement isn't anything to lose any sleep over but like anything else, it requires a commitment and a willingness to learn.

In this article, we'll look at the following steps:

1. Get your Motorcycle Handbook

2. Prepare for the Learners exam
3. Book / Write your learners test
4. Take the Motorcycle Safety Course
5. Practice Practice Practice
6. Take the Road Test
7. Ride

Last Updated ( Friday, 25 January 2008 )
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