CHAPTER 13. MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR SAFETY EDUCATION
IC 20-30-13
Chapter 13. Motorcycle Operator Safety Education
IC 20-30-13-1
"Certified chief instructor"
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "certified chief instructor" means
a licensed motorcycle operator who meets standards established by
the department that are equivalent to or more stringent than those
established by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for instructors in
motorcycle safety and education.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
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"Fund"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the motorcycle
operator safety education fund established by section 11 of this
chapter.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
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"Program"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "program" means the motorcycle
operator safety education program.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
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"Program coordinator"
Sec. 4. As used in this section, "program coordinator" refers to the
coordinator of the motorcycle operator safety education program.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
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"Training course"
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "training course" means an
approved motorcycle operator education course that meets standards
established by the department that are equivalent to or more stringent
than those established by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for
courses of instruction in motorcycle safety and education.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
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"Training specialist"
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "training specialist" means the
training specialist of the motorcycle operator safety education
program.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
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Motorcycle operator safety education program
Sec. 7. The department shall develop and administer a motorcycle
operator safety education program that, at a minimum, must:
(1) provide motorcycle operator education;
(2) provide instructor training;
(3) increase public awareness of motorcycle safety; and
(4) evaluate and recommend improvements to the motorcycle
operator licensing system.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
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Appointment of program coordinator and training specialist
Sec. 8. The state superintendent shall appoint:
(1) a program coordinator who shall administer the program and
conduct an annual evaluation; and
(2) a training specialist who shall:
(A) establish training courses throughout Indiana;
(B) set program and funding guidelines; and
(C) supervise instructors and other personnel as necessary.
The training specialist must be a certified chief instructor and hold
a valid license to operate a motorcycle.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
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Contracts with regional training centers
Sec. 9. The department may enter into contracts with regional
training centers or any other sites approved by the state
superintendent for the conduct of motorcycle operator safety
education courses. If necessary, course sites may charge a reasonable
tuition fee for the courses.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
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Advisory committee
Sec. 10. The state superintendent shall appoint a five (5) member
advisory committee consisting of at least three (3) active
motorcyclists to serve in an advisory capacity to the program.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.
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Establishment of fund
Sec. 11. The motorcycle operator safety education fund is
established. The fund consists of money received from motorcycle
registrations as provided under IC 9-29. The money in the fund is
appropriated to the department for the administration of the program
and expenses related to the program, including:
(1) reimbursement for course sites;
(2) instructor training;
(3) purchase of equipment and course materials; and
(4) technical assistance.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.