15A-12.004. Application to Become a Sponsor  


Effective on Sunday, January 9, 2011
  • 1(1) Locate a suitable area for a range. An unobstructed area of 200' x 300' is recommended. Potential alternatives can be found on the MSF website, www.msf-usa.org. A request for any range approval shall be made electronically or in writing to FRTP to secure a letter of authorization with FRTP.

    51(2) Obtain a written statement from the property owner providing permission to use the property for motorcycle safety courses.

    70(3) Persons or entities desiring to act as Sponsors must first qualify with the Department as an entity affiliated with the FRTP that is responsible for motorcycle safety and education in which the Sponsor agrees to teach current MSF RiderCourse curricula and does so through RiderCoaches certified according to FRTP standards. Department qualifications require completion and use of the forms listed below, which include the student course waiver and indemnification agreement, reporting and insurance requirements and driving range layout, all of which are conditions of the Department for utilizing the MSF course and instructor certifications. Copies are available from the MSF website, www.msf-usa.org, Training Site Support, Rider Education Recognition Program (RERP) Forms or by contacting the FRTP, 2900 Apalachee Parkway, Neil Kirkman Building, MS #88, Room A226, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0571:

    200(a) Rider Education Recognition Program (RERP) Agreement, HSMV Form 77091 (10/2010).

    211(b) Addendum to RERP Agreement-Independent Sponsor, HSMV Form 77092 (10/2010).

    221(c) Rider Education Recognition Program (RERP) Application, HSMV Form 77093 (10/2010).

    232(d) MSF Rider Course Range Information Form, HSMV Form 77094 (10/2010).

    243(e) Motorcycle Safety Course Waiver & Indemnification, HSMV Form 77095 (10/2010).

    254(4) The Regional Coordinator will verify the range area and all forms will be sent to the FRTP Program Manager for approval, signature and forwarding to MSF.

    281(5) Once FRTP receives acknowledgment from MSF, FRTP will initiate the letter of authorization process.

    296(6) The Letter of Authorization will be signed by the Director of the Division of 311Motorist Services 313or his or her designee and provided to the Sponsor.

    323(7) Only when the applicant receives both official documents, will they be able to start classes.

    339(8) Any change in the information provided by the applicant must be approved by FRTP. A letter of authorization shall not be transferable. The program shall notify FRTP at least 90 days prior to the effective date of a proposed change in the program’s corporate structure. FRTP shall review the proposed changes and may request additional information from the program.

    399(9) The Sponsor shall be given Primary and Secondary signatory templates designed to designate approval authority for the motorcycle safety course classes. The Sponsor shall keep a record of Online Data Exchange System signatories, signatory ID’s and clerical additions.

    438Rulemaking Authority 440322.02(6), 441322.0255(6) FS. 443Law Implemented 445322.0255, 446322.12(5)(a) FS. 448History–New 1-9-11.

     

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