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OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35, Orlando) -- The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating an accident involving a single vehicle and ten motorcycles that sent a total of 12 people to area hospitals. FHP said the accident happened Saturday morning when a 2004 Hyundai driven by Tom Romeo, 52, of Dundee was eastbound on US- 17-92 east of Old Tampa Highway and drifted into the other lane at the same time as a group of motorcyclists who were heading westbound were passing. The front of Romeo’s car hit the second motorcycle in line and caused a domino effect that wrecked the motorcycles behind it. Four riders were seriously injured and flown to Orlando Regional Medical Center. Four others were taken to Osceola Regional Medical Center and the rest were taken to Florida Hospital Kissimmee. The road was closed for several hours while it was being cleaned up and investigators combed the scene. FHP said charges are pending and that the Romeo may have suffered some type of medical problem. |
| New Laws for Motorcycle Licensure Take Affect July |
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Date: 06/27/2008 Basic Rider Course now required for all motorcycle endorsement Starting July 1, new motorcyclists must take and pass the Basic Rider Course through the Florida Rider Trainer Program before they can have the motorcycle endorsement added to their license, per Section 322.12(5)(a)., Florida Statutes. After July 1 of this year, everyone will have to take the class and pass the test, no matter their age. Future motorcyclists will be able to find a Basic Rider Course sponsor or teacher on our website. Upon successful completion, the sponsor will submit the pass results electronically to the department records. Upon receiving the results, the applicant will be processed for a motorcycle endorsement. The Department’s Florida Rider Training Program has a wealth of information on motorcycle safety and proper licensure. For more information, check out www.flhsmv.gov. Also information on where to find approved sponsors who teach the course can be found here.Please note that anyone driving a motorcycle without an endorsement is violating the law, today. FAQ What if I had completed the tests before July 1 and did not get the endorsement by that date? Will my waiver from a third party tester be honored? Yes. As long as the tests have been successfully completed, you can still get the endorsement up to 1 year from the date of the waiver. What happens if I had a motorcycle permit from a DL office prior to July 1 but did not complete my tests? You have to take the Basic Rider Course before securing your endorsement. What if I have completed the Experienced Rider Course but did not secure my endorsement before July 1, 2008? You still have to take the Basic Rider Course before you can secure the endorsement and be legal to drive a motorcycle. |
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