Code of Colorado Regulations
1507 - Department of Public Safety
1507 - Colorado State Patrol
8 CCR 1507-56 - RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING (MOST) PROGRAM
Section 3 - GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Universal Citation: 8 CO Code Regs 1507-56 ยง 3
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024
3.1. With respect to these rules, the following definitions are applicable throughout unless otherwise indicated:
3.1.1.
"Administrative Expenses" means expenses related to Colorado
MOST Program salaries, related benefits, and operating costs. Administrative
operating costs include:
3.1.1.1. Daily
administrative costs incurred by the Colorado MOST Program administered through
the Colorado State Patrol, including copyright review of MOST Courses submitted
for consideration to the CO MOST Program;
3.1.1.2. Travel costs for business travel by
MOST Program staff related to supporting the Colorado MOST Program;
3.1.1.3. Purchasing or leasing of capital
equipment by Colorado State Patrol MOST Program staff for the Colorado MOST
Program that are not otherwise secured by a Purchase Order, agreement, or
contract;
3.1.1.4. Office
supplies;
3.1.1.5. In-office
printing, copying, form reproduction; and
3.1.1.6. Tuition and/or registration costs
for MOST Program personnel attending activities related to the support or
administration of the Colorado MOST Program.
3.1.2.
"Advanced Rider Course
(ARC)" means any Motorcycle training course, other than a beginner or
intermediate Motorcycle instruction course, designed to improve upon existing
knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills of licensed Motorcycle riders,
necessary for the safe operation of a Motorcycle.
3.1.3.
"Advisory Board"
means the Motorcycle Operator Safety Advisory Board (MOSAB) established
pursuant to §
43-5-505, CRS.
3.1.4.
"Approved
Beginner/Intermediate MOST Course" means a Motorcycle instruction
course approved by the CO MOST Program designed to develop the knowledge,
attitudes, habits, and skills necessary for the safe operation of a Motorcycle.
To qualify, a beginner or intermediate Course provided by a CO MOST Program
Vendor must teach the requirements for issuing a course completion card which
can be used to obtain a driver's license motorcycle endorsement.
3.1.5.
"Best Practices"
means guidelines, ideas, or techniques confirmed through applicable research
and/or relevant professional experience representing alternative, applicable,
practical, and prudent practices and methodology promoting effective and
reliable results.
3.1.6.
"CDOR" means the Colorado Department of Revenue.
3.1.7.
"CDOT" means the
Colorado Department of Transportation.
3.1.8.
"CDPS" means the
Colorado Department of Public Safety.
3.1.9.
"Certification" means
official recognition, affirmation, or approval of status that may be expressed
interchangeably and to the same effect within these rules as the certification,
recognition, affirmation or approval of the same. As applied throughout these
rules, certification is official recognition, affirmation, or approval of a
MOST Vendor, Instructor, or Course as a CO MOST recognized, affirmed, or
approved Vendor, Instructor, or Course, by the CO MOST Program. Specifically:
3.1.9.1. Certification of a Course is the
official recognition, affirmation, or approval of a MOST Motorcycle education
course that has been submitted to MOST for evaluation and has received written
approval for use as a Motorcycle license waiver endorsement class meeting all
applicable statutory requirements and is consistent with these rules.
3.1.9.2. Certification of an Instructor is
the official recognition, affirmation, or approval of a MOST Instructor who has
applied to perform as a MOST Course Instructor in Colorado from the CO MOST
Program. To receive Certification, recognition, affirmation, or approval, a
MOST Instructor must maintain compliance with applicable CO MOST Program
Approved Course requirements, statutes, and these rules.
3.1.9.3. Certification of a Vendor is the
official recognition, affirmation, or approval of a MOST Vendor who seeks to
enter into agreement with the CO MOST Program to support CO MOST Program Course
instruction. To receive Certification, recognition, affirmation, or approval, a
MOST Vendor must agree to operate consistent with the terms and conditions of
the CO MOST Program Agreement, applicable statutes, and these rules.
3.1.10.
"Chief"
means the Chief of the Colorado State Patrol. As may be appropriate and as is
consistent with CSP and CDPS Policy, "Chief" also includes the designees of the
Chief.
3.1.11.
"Classroom" means a designated area or areas or space, virtual
or physical, used for the purpose of CO MOST Program Approved Course academic
training and instruction.
3.1.12.
"Complete CO MOST Course" means a CO MOST Program Approved
Course consisting of academic instruction, Range Course training, and skills
development for the purposes of meeting Instructor approval requirements set
forth within these rules. To receive credit towards the annual CO MOST
Instructor Course Instruction requirement of three CO MOST Program Approved
Courses, a CO MOST Instructor must instruct three complete CO MOST Program
Approved Courses or equal opposite halves of six CO MOST Program Approved
Courses.
3.1.13.
"Course
Completion Card" means the certificate or card issued to a student
upon the successful completion of a CO MOST Program Approved Course. This card
or certificate must include the Course name, a legible Course Instructor
signature, the date of card or certificate issue, the complete name of the
student as it appears on the student's state driver's license or identification
card, and must display a unique, identifying serial or card/certificate issue
number.
3.1.14.
"Contract
Expenses" means expenses incurred by the Colorado MOST Program
directly related to a contract, agreement, or purchase order issued to a
third-party; expenses incurred to promote the MOST Program; and expenses
related to the operation of the Colorado MOST Program.
3.1.15.
"CSP" means the
Colorado State Patrol.
3.1.16
"Eligible CO MOST Course Student" means any person who enrolls
in a CO MOST Course and:
3.1.16.1. Is a
resident of Colorado holding a valid driver's license, a Minors'
(age-restricted, under 21-years of age) driver's license, valid state ID, or
instruction permit, as authorized by §
42-2-106, CRS; or
3.1.16.2. Is a member of the armed forces
having moved to Colorado consequent to a permanent change of station basis,
holding a valid driver's license issued by another state; or
3.1.16.3. Is an adult holding a valid
driver's license from another state and is eligible for a Motorcycle license or
endorsement in that same state.
3.1.17.
"Eligible CO MOST Instructor
Training Course Student" means any person who enrolls in a Colorado
MOST Program Approved Instructor Training Course and:
3.1.17.1. Is a resident of Colorado holding a
valid Motorcycle-endorsed driver's license as provided by §
42-2-106, CRS; or
3.1.17.2. Is a member of the armed forces
having moved to Colorado subsequent a permanent change of station basis,
holding a valid driver's license issued by another state.
3.1.18.
"Instructor Professional
Development Workshop (PDW)" means a training educational activity
designed to improve knowledge, attitudes, habits, and skills of CO MOST
Instructors to improve and update the quality of CO MOST Program Approved
Courses consistent with best practices.
3.1.19.
"Leap Year" means a
calendar year running from January 1ST through December 31ST, having 29 days in
February and occurring once every four (4) calendar years.
3.1.20.
"Mobile Training"
means the transport to and from and the setting up of all CO MOST Program
Approved training, including equipment, personnel, and classroom materials at
Temporary Training Sites to provide training in under-served areas of the state
not having Training Sites or providing CO MOST Program Approved Courses. Mobile
training also means training provided by a CO MOST Program Certified Vendor at
two or more Temporary Training Sites with the exception that a CO MOST Program
Certified Vendor may provide Mobile Training using a single Temporary Training
Site during the first year it provides Mobile Training.
3.1.21.
"MOST Course" or "CO MOST
Approved Course" means any beginner or intermediate MOST Course
officially recognized and approved by the CO MOST Program.
3.1.22.
"MOST Fund" or "CO MOST
Fund" means the fund authorized by §
43-5-504, CRS.
3.1.23.
"MOST Instructor," "MOST
Program Instructor," "CO MOST Instructor," "CO MOST Program Instructor" or
"Instructor" means an individual, satisfying applicable requirements
of these rules, who is in good standing with CO MOST Program requirements,
Certified by the CO MOST Program to teach CO MOST Program Approved
Courses.
3.1.24.
"MOST
Instructor Training Candidate" or "CO MOST Instructor Training Candidate"
means an individual satisfying the requirements of these rules, in
good standing with CO MOST Program requirements, who, upon successful Course
completion, may apply for Certification from the CO MOST Program to instruct CO
MOST Program Approved Courses.
3.1.25.
"MOST Instructor Training
Course" or "CO MOST Program Approved Instructor Training Course" means
an approved course of instruction which prepares an Instructor Candidate to
teach CO MOST Program Approved Courses.
3.1.26.
"MOST Program Coordinator,"
"CO MOST Program Coordinator," or "Program Coordinator" means the
individual to whom the Chief has delegated responsibility for the
administration of the CO MOST Program.
3.1.27.
"MOST Program Office" or "CO
MOST Program Office" means the main office for the CO MOST Program
located at the CSP.
3.1.28.
"MOST Program Instructor Certification" or "CO MOST Program Instructor
Certification" means the certification provided to a person to operate
as a CO MOST Program Instructor from the CO MOST Program. See definition 3.1.9.
of these rules for additional guidance.
3.1.29.
"MOST Program Vendor," "MOST
Vendor," "CO MOST Program Vendor," "Colorado MOST Program Vendor," "CO MOST
Vendor," or "Vendor" means a person that offers Motorcycle training
meeting applicable CO MOST Program requirements set forth, referenced, and/or
adopted by these rules.
3.1.30.
"MOST Program Vendor Certification" or "CO MOST Program Vendor
Certification" means the certification, affirmation, recognition,
and/or approval provided to a person to operate as a CO MOST Program Vendor
from the CO MOST Program. See definition 3.1.9. of these rules for additional
guidance.
3.1.31.
"Motor
Vehicle Record (MVR)" or "Motor Vehicle Operator Record" means an
official document produced by an identified state governmental entity detailing
the motor vehicle operation and/or motor vehicle operation violation history
for a person issued or previously issued a state license to operate a motor
vehicle. May be known by another name (i.e., Abstract, Driver's Record, etc.)
in states outside of Colorado.
3.1.32.
"Motorcycle" means a
motor vehicle designed with handlebars or any other similarly connected device
to the front wheel(s) of the vehicle to steer.
3.1.32.1. A Motorcycle defined within these
rules will mean a motor vehicle designed to travel with three or less wheels in
contact with the ground.
3.1.32.2.
For purposes of these rules, a Motorcycle will not include any farm tractor,
low-speed electric vehicle, or low-power scooter, as identified within §
42-1-102(55),
CRS.
3.1.33.
"Motorcycle Operator Safety Training (MOST) Program" or "CO
MOST" means the Motorcycle Safety Training Program created pursuant to
§
43-5-501, et. seq., CRS. As used
within these rules, MOST Program, MOST, CO MOST, Program, and Motorcycle
Operator Safety Training Program, are used.
3.1.34.
"Person" means an
individual, a corporation, a government or governmental subdivision or agency,
a partnership, an association, or any other legal entity, with the exception
that separate divisions of the same corporation may, at their request, be
treated as separate persons.
3.1.35.
"PnP" or "CO
MOST PnP" means the CO MOST Program document available to the public
and provided through the CO MOST Office, outlining expectations, guidelines,
and requirements for Certified and participating Vendors, Instructors,
students, and CO MOST Program partners. The CO MOST PnP encompasses as part
information relevant to Quality Assurance Reviews (QARs), setting forth
policies, procedures and expectations supporting QARs consistent with these
rules and CO MOST Program goals. As referenced by these rules the CO MOST PnP
applicable is CO MOST Document 1302_3/22.
3.1.36.
"Program Agreement"
means the Motorcycle Operator Safety Training (MOST) Program agreement between
the CO MOST Program and Certified CO MOST Program Vendors, CO MOST Document
1320_6/22.
3.1.37.
"Range" means a Motorcycle Course area of asphalt, pavement,
or concrete that is approved of by one or more CO MOST Program Approved Course
providers and recognized by the CO MOST Program for Motorcycle (two and/or
three-wheeled) training, having sufficient run-off area around the perimeter
and any/all obstacles or barriers; adequate run-up and run-out space; defined
for a maximum level of students; and designed, painted, and audited consistent
with applicable CO MOST Program Approved Course standards.
3.1.38.
"Quality Assurance Review
(QAR)" means actions through which the CSP or its agents evaluate the
compliance of CO MOST Program Vendors or CO MOST Program Instructors with
applicable statutes, these rules, the CO MOST PnP, applicable contractual or
agreement obligations, applicable CO MOST Program Approved Courses, and CO MOST
Program directives, policies, and initiatives.
3.1.39.
"Reinstatement"
means the recertification of a CO MOST Program Vendor, CO MOST Instructor
Trainer, or CO MOST Instructor by the Chief and the CO MOST Program subsequent
to any cancelation, expiration, denial, limitation, suspension, or revocation
of a certification consistent with applicable law, CO MOST contracts or
agreements, CO MOST Program Approved Courses, these rules, and other applicable
CO MOST Program developed criteria (including the CO MOST PnP and/or CO MOST
Accountability and Resolution Matrix, CO MOST Document 1356_2/22.
3.1.40.
"Resident" means a
resident of a state for motor vehicle licensing and/or Motorcycle endorsement
or licensing purposes. As applied within these rules, the definition of a
Colorado resident will be consistent with the definition of resident set forth
within §
42-1-102(81),
CRS.
3.1.41.
"Sexual
Harassment and Diversity Training" means annual training and updates
thereto provided or approved for use by the CO MOST Program. To maintain CO
MOST Program Certification, CO MOST Program Instructors must complete this
training.
3.1.42.
"Temporary Training Site" means non-permanent locations
whereby, with limited exception, no structure is to remain for more than 10
weeks out of a single state fiscal year that houses or stores Motorcycles or
other equipment, and at which CO MOST Approved Courses and CO MOST Approved
Instructor Training Courses are provided.
3.1.42.1. Temporary Training Sites may be
used multiple times over a single State Fiscal Year, but never for more than 10
weeks consecutively without prior permission from the CO MOST
Program.
3.1.42.2. All equipment
brought to set up at a Temporary Training Site must be removed from the
Temporary Training Site, along with any waste generated, upon completion of any
Temporary Training Site period.
3.1.43.
"Training Site"
means a CO MOST Course Approved and CO MOST Program affirmed permanent,
non-temporary site for training having at least one (1) CO MOST Approved Range
Course and the ability to provide classroom instruction consistent with these
rules.
3.1.44.
"Underserved
Areas of the State" means locations where the CSP determines the
access of residents to CO MOST Program Approved training is restricted due to
distance or program availability.
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