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-.07 - COURSE SITE REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1340-01-11-.07

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) The Commissioner or designated representative in conjunction with the State Coordinator shall have the final authority for approval or denial of any new program or site in order to insure the most efficient use of state funds. Consideration will be given, but not limited to: Sites in areas, demand for training in the area, and the course to be offered.

(2) The rider training course riding range shall meet or exceed standards set forth by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and the Tennessee Motorcycle Rider Education Program.

(a) Be within a reasonable distance of the classroom and storage area, so as not to interfere with the training schedule.

(b) Should measure at least 160' x 260'.

(c) Shall be a paved riding area.

(d) Be free of obstacles.

(e) Be as level as possible (a slope of more than three (3) degrees may hinder learning).

(f) Have adequate "run off" room (minimum of twenty (20) feet).

(g) Be free of pedestrian and vehicular traffic during all on-cycle sessions.

(h) Be an adequate distance from neighbors to minimize complaints of noise and activity.

(i) Always have available, a complete first aid kit and a class "A" fire extinguisher.

(j) Meet or exceed all M.S.F. current course requirements.

(3) All training sites shall meet the following minimum requirements for the classrooms.

(a) A room with desks and chairs for all students.

(b) Comfortably accommodate twenty-four (24) students.

(c) Have a chalk board or easel and all necessary audio visual equipment.

(d) Have adequate access to restrooms and drinking water.

(e) Be within a reasonable distance of the range and storage area, so as not to interfere with the training schedule.

(4) All training sites will meet the following minimum motorcycle and equipment storage requirements.

(a) Provide a physical facility that will store all motorcycle and necessary training equipment and supplies.

(b) Physical facility will not infringe on the range "run off" area.

(c) Will provide adequate security from fire, theft and vandalism in accordance with all laws, ordinances and building codes.

(5) Any modifications, changes, alterations or exceptions to the training site requirements must receive prior approval from the Program Coordinator.

(6) Rider training course sites shall be approved by the Program Coordinator prior to commencement of the Rider training course.

(a) M.S.F. Rider Education Recognition Program application and Range Information Forms must be completed and have the State Coordinator's signature prior to presentation to M.S.F approval.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 55-51-102 and 55-51-103.

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