Oregon lawmakers passed a new statute that begins this month requiring motorcycle riders under the age of 51 to complete a “government approved motorcycle safety course” before they can get a motorcycle endorsement for their operator’s license.  

And if you don’t? It could be a $720.00 mistake.  If you complete the training course and get the 

endorsement within 120 days of the sentencing the State of might reduce the fine. That’s right, Oregon is looking out for you because the statute says that, “the court should reduce the fine”.  Which of course means nothing because “should” is no better than “may” and certainly is not “shall”. 

Could be an expensive ride.