- (1) The Rider Coach must meet the qualifications set out in T.C.A. § 55-51-103.
- (2) The Rider Coach must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- (3) The Rider Coach must hold a valid Tennessee motorcycle driver license (Class M) or motorcycle endorsement.
- (4) The Rider Coach must have at least two (2) years of recent motorcycle road-riding experience, encompassing strategies for dealing with street traffic and advanced turning and braking skills.
- (5) The Rider Coach driver’s license must not have been suspended, cancelled, or revoked at any time during the preceding two (2) years.
- (6) The Rider Coach must not have any convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or violation of the implied consent law during the preceding five (5) years.
- (7) The Rider Coach must not have a felony conviction of any type or any misdemeanor conviction for any crime involving fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
- (8) The Rider Coach must have completed the basic rider training course (BRC) at an M.R.E.P. approved site within twelve (12) months prior to beginning a Rider Coach Preparation (R.C.P.) workshop.
- (9) The Rider Coach shall demonstrate a knowledge of the course material, knowledge of safe motorcycle operating practices, and the necessary aptitude for instructing students.
- (10) When certified, the Rider Coach must have an instructor certificate that has been issued by the department.
- (11) The Rider Coach shall maintain and utilize the M.R.E.P. uniform (shirt) during course instruction and whenever representing the M.R.E.P.
- (12) The Rider Coach must be registered as a current active instructor by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF).
- (13) The Rider Coach shall teach a minimum of one M.R.E.P. approved course each calendar year.
- (14) The Rider Coach must attend state sponsored updates or equivalent with approval from the State Coordinator.
- (15) A candidate to become a Rider Coach must be interviewed prior to RCP by the state coordinator and rider coach trainer for the RCP.
- (16) A candidate to become a Rider Coach must be currently operating a motorcycle on a frequent basis.
Authority: T.C.A. § 55-51-103. Administrative History: Original rule filed June 30, 1988; effective September 28, 1988. Amendment filed December 30, 1991; effective March 30, 1992. Amendment filled May 31, 2000; effective September 28, 2000. Repeal and new rule filed August 8, 2006; effective December 29, 2006. EDUCATION PROGRAM