Motorcycling has become more popular in recent years. Motorcyclists are not any more likely to be involved in an accident, however, we are three (3) times more likely to be injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident!  Therefore, the need to have safe highways and educational programs to make the public more our aware of our presence and maneuvering ability is imperative to our survival.

The Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Program (MSAP) is of vital importance to our future.  Teaching our youth in Drivers Education classes is an important step in educating future drivers to the unique skills needed to drive safely among motorcycles. Gaston County MSAP Instructors are a special fraternity of volunteers that donate much more than time.  They give themselves, their triumphs, sorrows and their riding experiences to give credibility to their teachings. 

Our MSAP Team is phenomenal in their endeavors to promote Motorcycle Safety and Awareness in our local schools. Together, with the Driver's Education programs offered to students in Gaston & surrounding counties, these individuals donate their time and effort to educate students on the specific issues that motorcyclists face out on the Road.

In 2009, the MSAP team instructed 1687 driver's education students in Gaston County schools! That's 1687 new drivers on our roads that may recognize the special skills required to ride safely on our roads with motorcyclists!

Jeff Reif, MSAP Coordinator

Rodney Alexander, Alternate MSAP Instructor
Tony Izzy, MSAP Instructor
Freon Lang, MSAP Instructor
Flo McCarthy, MSAP Instructor
Ruthie Michalak, MSAP Instructor 
Kevin Novinc, MSAP Instructor
Kip Roseman, MSAP Instructor
Les Shank, MSAP Instructor
Calvin Stewart, MSAP Instructor
Bill Starnes, MSAP Instructor
Jackie Starnes, MSAP Instructor
Greg Vaughn, MSAP Instructor
Jeff Vaughn, MSAP Instructor 
Darry Withers, MSAP Instructor

MSAP recognition by Gaston County Board of Education on 3/15/2010

Click this link for a copy of the Gaston Gazette article on MSAP on 3/26/2010

LOOK TWICE, SAVE A LIFE. MOTORCYCLES ARE EVERYWHERE.
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