Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1340 - Safety and Homeland Security
Subtitle 1340-01 - Driver Control Division
Chapter 1340-01-11 - Tennessee Motorcycle Rider Education Program
Section 1340-01-11-.02 - DEFINITIONS

(1) Rider Coach Trainer. A licensed motorcycle operator who meets the standards established by the Department of Safety to qualify to train and oversee Rider Coaches for the Motorcycle Rider Education Program.

(2) Commissioner. The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Safety.

(3) Director. The Director of the Driver Control Division.

(4) Department. The Tennessee Department of Safety.

(5) Motorcycle Rider Education Program. The motorcycle training and information disbursement plan created in T.C.A. § 55-51-102.

(6) Motorcycle Rider Safety Fund. The restricted receipts accounts created in T.C.A. § 55-51-104 to be applied toward the costs of administering the Motorcycle Rider Education Program.

(7) Program Coordinator. The person designated by the director to plan, organize and administer the Motorcycle Rider Education Program as provided in T.C.A. § 55-51-102(b).

(8) Rider Training Course. A motorcycle rider education curriculum and delivery system approved by the Department as meeting standards designed to develop and instill knowledge, attitudes, habits and skills necessary for the safe operation -of a motorcycle.

(9) Training Specialist. The person(s) designated by the Director to assist in establishing rider training courses throughout the State, support and implement program and funding guidelines and supervise instructors and other persons as necessary.

(10) Rider Coach. A licensed motorcycle operator who meets the standards as set forth in T.C.A § 55-51-103, and additional qualifications established by the Department.

(11) Advisory Committee. A committee consisting of five (5) members, including a chairman, appointed by the Commissioner to assist the development of the Motorcycle Rider Education Program as provided for in T.C.A. § 55-51-105.

(12) Driving Range. A practice area meeting the guidelines set forth by the Department set aside for the operation of motorcycles as part of the Motorcycle Rider Education Program.

(13) Sponsor. Any public or private agency, organization, school, partnership, corporation, or individual certified by the Department to provide motorcycle education courses.

(14) Examiner Instructor. An instructor who teaches a minimum of five (5) courses each calendar year and who meets the evaluation criteria established by the Program Coordinator for issuing student Certificates of Completion.