Tiered licensing? California mandates training for under 21s

In what could be the USA’s first foray into tiered motorcycle licensing, “Jarrad’s Law” has just gone into effect in California, requiring anyone under 21 to complete 15 hours of on-bike training before receiving a motorcycle permit. The law was co-authored by two teenagers motivated by the death of their brother and friend in a motorcycle accident.

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