PURPOSE: This rule outlines the standards for motorcycles used in an approved motorcycle rider training program.

1. (1) A motorcycle must be rejected for use by the lead course instructor if it fails to meet the requirements of this section or if, in the discretion of the instructor, the motorcycle is unsafe for the rider, an instructor, another student, or any other person permitted in the riding area. A motorcycle may be deemed unsafe because of modification, damage, lack of maintenance, nonstandard configuration, or any other substantial safety reason.

2. (2) Any student-owned motorcycle must—

   1. (A) Meet all the requirements for operation on public highways;
   2. (B) Have proof of adequate insurance coverage available for inspection by the lead course instructor; and
   3. (C) Meet all other requirements of this rule.
3. (3) A student may use a borrowed motorcycle if the student can show written permission from the owner to use the motorcycle in the course and if it meets all other requirements of this rule.

4. (4) A moped, no-ped, motor scooter, motorassisted bicycle, or a motorcycle with an engine displacement of over 500cc—

   1. (A) May not be used in the basic course; and
   2. (B) May be used in the advanced course only if it meets all other requirements of this rule.

5. (5) No sponsor may provide a motorcycle to a student for use in the advanced course. If a sponsor provides a motorcycle to a student for use in the basic course, the motorcycle—

   1. (A) Must meet the safety requirements of section (1) of this rule;
   2. (B) Must not be prohibited by section (4) of this rule; and
   3. (C) May, but is not required to, be registered, inspected, or insured for operation on public highways. AUTHORITY: section 302.134, RSMo Supp. 1999.* This rule originally filed as 11 CSR 60-1.070. Original rule filed March 20, 1996, effective Sept. 30, 1996. Amended: Filed Nov. 22, 1999, effective May 30, 2000. Moved to 7 CSR 60-1.070, effective Aug. 28, 2003.

*Original authority: 302.134, RSMo 1995.