Florida Administrative Code
15 - DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
15A - Division of Driver Licenses
Chapter 15A-12 - FLORIDA RIDER TRAINING PROGRAM
Section 15A-12.005 - Additional Program Requirements

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 15A-12.005

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) An organization authorized to conduct the Program shall adhere to the following:

(a) All RiderCoaches must abide by the FRTP Rules of Professional Conduct, HSMV Form 72201 (10/2010), which is incorporated by reference, copies of which may be obtained from the FRTP website (http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov) under "Forms, " or by contacting the Florida Rider Training Program, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571.

(b) Sponsors must attend required meetings.

(c) Sponsors must advise FRTP of organizational changes and changes in location of services.

(d) Sponsors must provide course class schedules and incident reports to FRTP.

(e) Sponsors must submit reports within three days of the conclusion of the class into the Online Data Exchange System.

(f) Sponsors and RiderCoaches will cooperate with FRTP staff or representatives during program regulation visits.

(g) Sponsors shall produce and maintain specific records as identified below:
1. Student/Client Observation/Incident Report, where applicable, HSMV Form 77008 (10/2010), incorporated by reference, copies of which may be obtained from the FRTP website (http://motorcycles.flhsmv.gov) under "Forms, " or by contacting the Florida Rider Training Program, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571. The Sponsor shall submit copies of all incident reports to the Department within 30 days of occurrence.

2. The student has one year from completion date of a Basic Rider Course to secure the endorsement on their driver license.

(h) The Sponsor, upon request, shall permit FRTP and its representatives to inspect the program, its public facilities, equipment and records that are required by these administrative rules to be maintained in the operation of the program.

(i) Sponsors must maintain training materials and equipment. All cosmetic damage to state loaned motorcycles must be repaired at least annually. Any motorcycle that has been involved in a crash will be immediately removed from service. The Sponsor must ensure that it is inspected and ridden by a RiderCoach or Certified Range Aide to ensure proper repair prior to student use.

(j) Sponsors must maintain all ranges in safe operating condition, as provided in HSMV Form 77091.

(k) The Sponsor is solely responsible for the performance of all aspects of these administrative rules. The Sponsor may subcontract aspects of these requirements but assumes full responsibility for the performance of that subcontractor.

(2) A Sponsor shall not use any name other than its registered name with the Secretary of State, for advertising or publicity purposes, nor shall a Sponsor advertise or imply that it is "recommended, " or "endorsed" by FRTP or the State of Florida.

(3) No Sponsor, RiderCoach or employee shall advertise or represent themselves to be an agent or employee of FRTP or allow the use of any advertisement which would reasonably have the effect of leading the public to believe that they are or were an employee or representative of FRTP.

(4) No Sponsor shall make a false or misleading claim in any of its advertisements.

(5) No Sponsor shall use any form of advertising which is obscene, lewd, or pornographic.

(6) The electronic Online Data Exchange System requires reports to be submitted within three days of course completion. If any portion of the documentation is incorrect or incomplete, it may be addressed via email to the Sponsor or the documentation will be returned to the Sponsor for correction and must be resubmitted by the Sponsor within 3 working days of receipt.

(7) By submission of the online reports, the Sponsor certifies their correctness. All such reports are subject to audit by the State or its designee.

(8) The Sponsor shall direct all required correspondence and reports to the Department which shall bear an original signature of the Sponsor's designated representative.

(9) The Sponsor shall issue each student a current edition of the BRC Student Handbook or S/TEP Student Handbook, which shall be an original and not photocopied.

(10) A student who fails either the Rider Course knowledge test or skills test shall be allowed one retest. The retest shall not be on the same day as the failure. The retest shall be at no cost to the student and shall occur within 60 days of the date of the failure.

Rulemaking Authority 322.02(6), 322.0255(6) FS. Law Implemented 322.0255, 322.12(5)(a) FS.

New 1-9-11.

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