Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
For the purpose of these rules the following definitions
apply.
1. Instructor means a person
licensed by the Secretary of State to conduct a motorcycle rider education
program.
2. School owner means a
person whose facility and range are licensed by the Secretary of State to
conduct a motorcycle rider education program.
3. Motorcycle rider education means the
programs of instruction entitled:
A.
Ecourse: All required motorcycle training curricula shall include
a 3-hour on-line ecourse or equivalent. Course content shall include motorcycle
types; controls, indicators and equipment; basic operation; riding preparation;
risk associated with riding; strategies for basic street riding: strategies for
common situations; emergency situations; special riding situations and rider
impairments.
B.
Basic
Motorcycle Rider Education Course: A basic motorcycle rider education
course approved by the Secretary of State must consist of classroom instruction
and actual hands-on operation instruction provided in an approved classroom and
range. Successful completion of the hands-on skill evaluation and written
knowledge test of a basic hands-on motorcycle rider education course fulfills
the requirement of
29-A MRS
Section1352 (6A and 6B).
C.
3-Wheel Basic Motorcycle Rider
Education Course. A 3-wheel basic motorcycle rider education course
consisting of a minimum of 16 hours; 8 hours classroom instruction and 8 hours
actual hands on instruction provided at a licensed motorcycle rider education
school. Successful completion of the hands-on skill evaluation and written
knowledge test of a 3-wheel motorcycle rider education course fulfills the
requirement of
29-A MRS
Section1352 (6A and 6B).
D.
Experienced Motorcycle Rider
Education Course. A course for experienced motorcycle riders is limited
to students who possess a motorcycle license or endorsement and have at least
three (3) months of motorcycle riding experience. The course does not fulfill
the requirement of
29-A MRS
Section1352 (6A and 6B).
E.
Advanced Motorcycle Rider Education
Course. This course consists of 2 hours of classroom discussion and 5
hours of riding exercises and is designed for riders who have basic skills and
possess a current motorcycle learner's permit or endorsement. Riders should use
their own personal street-legal motorcycle for this course. This course does
not fulfill the requirement of
29-A MRS
Section1352 (6A and 6B).
4. Motorcycle rider education school means a
classroom and range licensed and approved by the Secretary of State for use in
a motorcycle rider education program.
5. MSF means the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation.
6. Secretary of State
means the Secretary of State or an authorized agent.
7. Student means a person who is at least
sixteen (16) years of age and who is enrolled in a motorcycle rider education
course.
8. Hour means sixty (60)
minutes.
9. State of Maine,
Motorcycle Safety Program Manual.This is a manual to further
describe the policies and procedures required by the State of Maine which are
not covered in Chapter 11: Rules Governing Motorcycle Rider Education and the
curriculum provider publications.
10. Duration of course. All courses must be
completed within 8 days from the start date.
11. Proper Riding Gear. Helmet, long pants,
long sleeves, over the ankle footwear, eye protection, and gloves.
