Code of Colorado Regulations
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8 CCR 1507-56 - RULES AND REGULATIONS CONCERNING THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING (MOST) PROGRAM
Section 7 - CO MOST PROGRAM INSTRUCTORS
Universal Citation: 8 CO Code Regs 1507-56 ยง 7
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, March 10, 2024
7.1. CO MOST PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS. A person must first be Certified as a CO MOST Program Instructor by the CO MOST Program prior to instructing any CO MOST Program Approved Courses. Instructor applications must be submitted to the CO MOST Program Office between January 1st and February 28th of each year. CO MOST Program Instructor Certifications issued during this time period are effective for a period of no longer than one (1) year, beginning March 1st of the current application year and expiring February 28th of the next year, with the exception of a leap year. To obtain CO MOST Program Instructor Certification from the CO MOST Program, a person must complete all applications and paperwork as are required by the CO MOST Program and:
7.1.1. Meet the age requirements as set forth
within §
43-5-503(2),
CRS;
7.1.2. Submit proof of
successful completion of a CO MOST Program Approved Instructor Training Course;
7.1.2.1. Beginning upon the effective date of
these rules, subsequent new CO MOST Program Instructor applications and CO MOST
Instructor applications submitted after Certification suspension or revocation
from the CO MOST Program must include documentation confirming the successful
completion of a CO MOST Program Approved Instructor Training Course with a
passing score on the CO MOST Program Approved Course Skills Test, as detailed
within the CO MOST Program PnP. The determination of reinstatement of a CO MOST
Program Instructor will occur consistent with section 10 of these
rules.
7.1.2.2. Upon the effective
date of these rules, CO MOST Program Instructor applications submitted to the
CO MOST Program Office by applicants having successfully completed a national
CO MOST Program Approved Course in Colorado or another state must include
documentation specifically indicating the additional completion of a CO MOST
Program Approved Course Skills Test with a successful score, as detailed within
the CO MOST Program PnP. Where the original Course instruction does not include
an CO MOST Program Approved Course Skills Test as part of the Course, the
Applicant Candidate will be required to additionally complete a CO MOST Program
Approved Course Skills Test with a successful score, as it is detailed within
the CO MOST PnP to be eligible to apply for status as a Certified CO MOST
Program Instructor.
7.1.2.3.
Beginning upon the effective date of these rules, subsequent new CO MOST
Program Instructor applications or applications for annual renewal of
Instructor Certification submitted to the CO MOST Program must include
documentation confirming the successful completion of a CO MOST Approved
Instructor Training Course consistent with standards set forth within the CO
MOST PnP.
7.1.2.4. Upon the
effective date of these rules, subsequent applications for CO MOST Program
Instructors submitted to the CO MOST Program by an Applicant Candidate
successfully completing a CO MOST Program Approved Training Course in Colorado
or another state must include documentation specifically indicating the
additional completion of a CO MOST Program Approved Knowledge Test with a
successful score as it is defined within the CO MOST Program PnP.
7.1.3. Provide proof that the
Applicant Candidate possesses a valid state driver's license with a Motorcycle
endorsement issued by the state of residency. Where an Applicant Candidate
possessed or possesses a license issued by another state in the three (3) year
period prior to the submission of the application, the Applicant Candidate must
also indicate the state of issue for the prior license and the license
number.
7.1.4. Colorado residents
must submit a completed CDOR Form DR2559, "Permission for Release of Individual
Records," to the CO MOST Program Office that evidences an acceptable driving
record as required by §
43-5-503, CRS, or a Motor Vehicle
Record (MVR), as such document is identified within these rules, for a three
(3) year period prior to the application submission date or any portion
thereof. An application submitted without a driving record or MVR dated within
30 days of the application submission date will be not found acceptable,
determined incomplete, and may be returned for completion at the discretion of
the CO MOST Program Coordinator. An Applicant Candidate will be determined
ineligible:
7.1.4.1. If, within the three (3)
years prior to the date of the CO MOST Instructor application submission, the
license issued to the Applicant Candidate by the state of Colorado has been
revoked or suspended;
7.1.4.2. If,
within three (3) years prior to the date of the CO MOST Instructor application
submission, an Applicant Candidate has been convicted for an offense assigned
eight (8) or more points in the schedule set forth within §
42-2-127(5), CRS;
or
7.1.4.3. If, within the three
(3) years prior to the date of the CO MOST Instructor application submission, a
driver's license issued to the Applicant Candidate from any other state has
been revoked or suspended.
7.1.5. Non-Colorado residents are required to
acquire and include with the CO MOST Instructor application their driver's
license record or MVR from their current or most recent state of residency,
dated within 30 days of the application submission. An application will be
determined incomplete in the absence of a driver's license record or MVR and
will be returned for completion by the CO MOST Program Manager to the Applicant
Candidate. Moreover, a non-Colorado resident Applicant Candidate will be
determined ineligible:
7.1.5.1. If, within the
three (3) years prior to the date of the application submission, a license
issued to the Applicant Candidate by another state has been revoked or
suspended; or
7.1.5.2. If, within
the three (3) years prior to the date of the application submission, an
Applicant Candidate has been convicted for an offense assigned eight (8) or
more points or convicted in another state for an offense equivalent to those
offenses assigned eight (8) or more points on the schedule set forth within
§
42-2-127(5), CRS,
or its equivalent schedule in the licensing state.
7.1.6. Non-Colorado residents who are active
duty members of the military holding a driver's license from a state other than
Colorado are exempt from the requirements of 7.1.5. Alternatively, members of
the military who are not residents of Colorado are required to provide
documentation as may be determined to be reasonably necessary by the CO MOST
Program Coordinator to confirm validity of a driver's license and minimally
consistent with CO MOST Program Instructor requirements set forth within these
rules and the CO MOST Program PnP.
7.2. CO MOST PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR MAINTENANCE. To continue as an CO MOST Program Instructor, an Instructor must:
7.2.1. Maintain compliance with CO MOST
Program Instructor requirements, terms, and conditions of applicable CO MOST
Program Approved Most Courses, applicable laws, and these rules.
7.2.1.1. Failure to maintain compliance and
any resulting ineligibility, suspension, revocation or termination of an
Instructor from any CO MOST Approved Program Course will immediately result in
the suspension and/or the pending revocation of a CO MOST Program Instructor
Certification.
7.2.2.
Attend and complete all required CO MOST Program Courses, meetings, and PDWs,
or receive waiver therefrom pursuant to the terms and conditions of the CO MOST
Program Agreement and consistent with the CO MOST PnP.
7.2.2.1. Failure to attend or complete a
required CO MOST Program Course, meeting, or PDWS, without prior approval to be
absent therefrom, may result in the limitation, suspension, or revocation of a
CO MOST Program Instructor Certification.
7.2.3. Teach a minimum of three (3) CO MOST
Program Approved Courses, or the equivalent thereof during a CO MOST Program
Instructor annual Certification period as is identified to occur by these
rules.
7.2.4. Exhibit professional
conduct and expertise when instructing students or when counseling out a
student, including:
7.2.4.1. CO MOST Program
Instructors must be physically capable of conducting CO MOST Program Approved
Courses and maintain positive, safe learning environments.
7.2.4.2. CO MOST Program Instructors must not
be impaired by alcohol or drugs when instructing a CO MOST Program Approved
Course, including prescription or over-the-counter medications that may impair
performance and response ability.
7.2.4.3. CO MOST Program Instructors must not
engage in any unapproved use of electronic devices during a CO MOST Program
Approved Course.
7.2.4.4. CO MOST
Program Instructors must refrain from the use of tobacco products, including
chewing tobacco or vaping products, during CO MOST Program Approved Courses;
and
7.2.4.5. CO MOST Program
Instructors must demonstrate professional discretion and courtesy when
counseling out a student where it has been determined that the student should
cease participation in a CO MOST Program Approved Course in order to protect
the safety of the student and/or the safety of others.
7.2.5. Follow CO MOST Program procedures for
reporting incidents and injuries occurring during CO MOST Program Approved
Course instruction by:
7.2.5.1. Filing a copy
of the incident report provided by the CO MOST Program Approved Course provider
with the CO MOST Program Office consistent with the CO MOST PnP, detailing any
property damage or personal injury to a student. This report must be filed with
the CO MOST Program Office within the time frame indicated in the CO MOST
Vendor Agreement and the CO MOST Program PnP, and should include:
7.2.5.1.1. The complete Training Site
physical address and mailing address, if different;
7.2.5.1.2. An accurate depiction of the Range
layout at the time of the incident;
7.2.5.1.3. Photographs, if available;
and
7.2.5.1.4. All information on
the student(s) involved in the incident, including any contact information,
names and addresses of any witnesses, email addresses, and any incident-related
Motorcycle damage.
7.2.5.2. Any updates to the incident report
or updates to personal addresses or other contact information must be reported
to the CO MOST Program Office within 15 days of any such changes.
7.2.6. Notify the CO MOST Program
Office and the CO MOST Vendor(s) for whom an CO MOST Instructor provides
training of any event that affects the CO MOST Instructor's ability to meet the
requirements of these rules, best practices, CO MOST Program policies and
procedures, applicable CO MOST Program Approved Courses, the CO MOST PnP,
and/or compliance with applicable state statutes.
7.3. CO MOST INSTRUCTOR CHOICE OF COURSE. A CO MOST Instructor may, at their discretion, opt to pursue and receive training in any one or all CO MOST Program Approved Courses.
7.3.1. Existing Certified CO MOST Program
Instructors in good standing with the CO MOST Program may request CO MOST
Program support as a student new to any CO MOST Program Approved Course for
which the CO MOST Program Instructor has not already received training or been
Certified to instruct by the CO MOST Program.
7.3.2. The award of any CO MOST Program
support will be contingent upon CO MOST Program funding availability and, if
available, awarded in the order requests for additional CO MOST Approved Course
Training are received.
7.4. CO MOST PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR RECERTIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION RENEWAL
7.4.1. A CO MOST Program instructor failing
to maintain an CO MOST Program Instructor Certification as required by these
rules, applicable laws, applicable CO MOST Program Approved Courses, and the CO
MOST PnP must:
7.4.1.1. Successfully complete
a CO MOST Program Approved Instructor Training Course, as set forth by section
7 of these rules; and
7.4.1.2.
Apply for recertification by submitting an CO MOST Instructor application to
the CO MOST Program Office, consistent with applicable provisions set forth
within section 7 of these rules, applicable CO MOST Program Approved Courses,
and the CO MOST Program PnP.
7.4.2. CO MOST Program Instructors applying
to renew CO MOST Program Instructor Certification annually should do so as
directed by the CO MOST Program PnP and these rules unless otherwise determined
ineligible to do so. In the event of ineligibility, a CO MOST Program
Instructor may pursue Recertification as set forth within these rules.
7.4.2.1. A CO MOST Program Instructor seeking
to renew a Certification required by these rules, applicable law, and the CO
MOST Program must apply for renewal of an Instructor Certification by
submitting a complete Instructor Application to the CO MOST Program
Office.
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