15A-12.002. Definitions and Course Curriculums

(1) Basic Rider Course (BRC) – Standard beginner 15 hour motorcycle rider course as adopted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and required for licensure to operate a motorcycle. The course curriculum shall be that prescribed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and will include the Basic Rider Course Rider Coach Guide, the Basic Rider Course Handbook and Basic Rider Course Range Cards, copies of which can be obtained by contacting the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, 2 Jennifer Street, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92618, [phone], or from its website, www.msf-usa.org.

(2) Basic Rider Course – 2 (BRC-2) – Advanced motorcycle rider course as adopted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF), designed as a skill enhancement course. The student shall use their own motorcycle. This course is not required for licensure. The curriculum shall consist of the Basic Rider Course RiderCoach Guide as adopted by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) for RiderCoaches covering advanced rider course materials and administration, facilities and equipment, instructional planning, course teaching, classroom units, range exercises, and RiderCoach training, including the Basic Rider Course Suite (Rider Classroom Cards and RiderCoach Range and Classroom Cards), copies of which can be obtained by contacting the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Communications Department, 2 Jennifer Street, Suite 150, Irvine, CA 92618, [phone], or from its website, www.msf-usa.org.

(3) Department – The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).

(4) Intern/Mentoring Program – Program for candidates seeking certification as RiderCoaches.

(5) Letter of Authorization – Letter from the Department to the Sponsor authorizing the Sponsor to conduct the Program in Florida.

(6) Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) – A national, non-profit organization promoting the safety of motorcyclists with programs in rider education, operator licensing and public information.

(7) Online Data Exchange System – An online reporting system used by Sponsors to submit student Rider Course scores to the Department.

(8) Program – Florida Motorcycle Safety Education Program or Florida Rider Training Program.

(9) Program Manager – The individual who oversees the day-to-day operation of the state motorcycle safety program for the Department. FRTP Regional Coordinators are Department employees who operate under the supervision of the Program Manager.

(10) Quality Assurance – Informational audits or on site inspections conducted by MSF or FRTP staff pursuant to a program adopted by MSF, to ensure the program and instructional quality.

(11) Range Aide – Any person 18 years of age or older who successfully completed the Basic Rider Course (BRC), and has a motorcycle endorsement.

(12) RiderCoach – FRTP Certified Rider Course Instructor, as set forth in these rules.

(13) RiderCoach Intern – Candidate/Individual who gains supervised professional experience through the Intern/Mentoring Program.

(14) RiderCoach Preparation (RCP) – Training for individual who wishes to gain national certification as a RiderCoach.

(15) RiderCoach Trainer – RiderCoach certified by MSF who trains RiderCoaches.

(16) Rules of Professional Conduct – Statement of conduct by which all FRTP certified RiderCoaches are to abide by when conducting courses, as set forth in HSMV Form 72201 (10/2006), a copy 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.

(17) Sidecar/Trike Education Program (S/TEP) – Motorcycle course for individuals who intend to drive a motorcycle with more than two wheels or attached sidecar as adopted by the Evergreen Safety Council (ESC); Sidecar/Trike Education Program Instructor Manual, copies of which can be obtained by contacting Evergreen Safety Council, 401 Pontius Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109, [phone] or 1(800)521-0778, or at [e-mail], or visit www.esc.org/sidecar.html.

(18) Sponsor – The individual or entity which provides or intends to provide Program services in Florida.

(19) Update –Recertification for RiderCoaches in order to maintain RiderCoach status.

Rulemaking Authority 322.02(6), 322.0255(6) FS. Law Implemented 322.0255, 322.12(5)(a) FS. History–New 1-9-11.