PURPOSE: This rule outlines the standards for an approved motorcycle rider training program instructor.

1. (1) No individual may instruct and/or offer instruction in motorcycle operation to the public for tuition, consideration, or fee without authorization from the division. To qualify for authorization, an instructor must be approved by the division. Approval will be denied unless an instructor applicant meets the following requirements. The applicant must agree to teach the training courses in accordance with the division’s rules, policies, procedures, and approved curricula and must—

   1. (A) Hold a current National Instructor Certification from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) curricula;
   2. (B) Be a high school graduate or possess a valid general educational development (GED);
   3. (C) Possess a valid driver’s license that allows the operation of a motorcycle;
   4. (D) Be a licensed driver for at least five (5) years;
   5. (E) Meet the current driving record evaluation standards established by the Missouri Department of Revenue for school bus drivers pursuant to Revised Statutes of Missouri;
   6. (F) Be free from addiction to the use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances; and
   7. (G) Be physically and mentally competent to conduct classroom and on-cycle instruction, including technically correct riding demonstrations.
2. (2) An applicant for approval to instruct an advanced motorcycle rider training course must meet all the requirements to instruct as identified in section (1) of this rule, plus attend a department approved curriculum update, and be able to perform technically correct riding demonstrations on his/her personal motorcycle.
3. (3) Approval as an instructor may be suspended if the instructor fails to continue to meet the requirements of sections (1) and (2) of this rule.

4. (4) Approval may be canceled if—

   1. (A) It was based on false or incorrect information or mistake; or
   2. (B) The issue causing the suspension under 11 CSR 60-1.020 (relating to program sponsor), 11 CSR 60-1.030 (relating to motorcycle instructor), 11 CSR 60-1.040 (relating to student admission requirements), 11 CSR 60- 1.050 (relating to verification of course completion by a minor), 11 CSR 60-1.060 (relating to approved motorcycle training courses), and 11 CSR 60-1.070 (relating to motorcycle requirements) has not been corrected within the time limit prescribed by a suspension.
5. (5) A motorcycle instructor approved by the division may teach both the classroom and on-cycle phases of the courses for which the approval was granted.

6. (6) Motorcycle instructors approved by the division may not—

   1. (A) Give instruction or allow a student to receive instruction in motorcycle safety if either the instructor or student is using or exhibits any evidence of effect from an alcoholic beverage, controlled substance, or drug as defined in Revised Statutes of Missouri; or
   2. (B) Complete, issue, or validate a certificate of course completion to a person who has not successfully completed the course. A period of absence for any portion of scheduled course instruction will require that student repeat that portion of instruction prior to issuance of the certificate of completion. Course of instruction must be completed within one (1) calendar year.

AUTHORITY: section 302.134, RSMo 2016.* This rule originally filed as 11 CSR 60-1.030. Original rule filed March 20, 1996, effective Sept. 30, 1996. Moved to 7 CSR 60-1.030, effective Aug. 28, 2003. Amended: Filed Oct. 17, 2016, effective July 30, 2017. *Original authority: 302.134, RSMo 1995, amended 2014.