You wanna race? Fine. Race a cop.

Many sports bike fans have an uncontrollable need for speed. They get their motorcycle license, buy their first bike, learn how to handle a little bit of power and then think they’re ready for motorcycle racing. The only problem is, they’re not. And, inexperienced motorcyclists attempting to street race are the cause of far too many completely-avoidable deaths.

One solution was proposed by a few open-minded Cottonwood Heights police officers: Come on out and race a cop. No wheelie tickets, no speeding tickets, just good old fashioned motorcycle racing on a real race track. They’ll even share their safety gear.

The idea is to get more motorcyclists off the streets and onto safety-oriented race tracks. In fact, no matter what state you live in, many race tracks are open to the public and even provide racing classes for motorcyclists looking to learn.

So, if you have the racing-bug and need a fix, check out programs such as the Race-a-Cop Challenge, Texas’ RideSmart, or California’s Superbike School. Or, join the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) and get started with their amateur racing program.