2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES
ARTICLE 27. TRAFFIC SAFETY AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 7. MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM

IC 9-27-7
Chapter 7. Motorcycle Operator Safety Education Program

IC 9-27-7-1
Application
Sec. 1. This chapter applies after December 31, 2011.
As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.22.

IC 9-27-7-2
Certified chief instructor
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "certified chief instructor" means a licensed motorcycle operator who meets standards established by the bureau that are equivalent to or more stringent than those established by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for instructors in motorcycle safety and education.
As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.22.

IC 9-27-7-3
Bureau to develop a motorcycle operator safety education program
Sec. 3. The bureau shall develop and administer a motorcycle operator safety education program that, at a minimum, must:
(1) provide motorcycle operator education;
(2) provide instructor training;
(3) increase public awareness of motorcycle safety; and
(4) evaluate and recommend improvements to the motorcycle operator licensing system.
As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.22.

IC 9-27-7-4
Appointment of program coordinator and training specialist of the motorcycle operator safety education program
Sec. 4. The commissioner shall appoint:
(1) a program coordinator of the motorcycle operator safety education program developed under section 3 of this chapter who shall administer the motorcycle operator safety education program and conduct an annual evaluation; and
(2) a training specialist of the motorcycle operator safety education program developed under section 3 of this chapter who shall:
(A) establish approved motorcycle driver education and training courses throughout Indiana;
(B) set program and funding guidelines; and
(C) supervise instructors and other personnel as necessary.
The training specialist must be a certified chief instructor and hold a valid license to operate a motorcycle.
As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.22.

IC 9-27-7-5
Contracts for approved motorcycle driver education and training programs Sec. 5. The bureau may enter into contracts with regional training centers or any other sites approved by the commissioner for the conduct of approved motorcycle driver education and training courses. If necessary, course sites may charge a reasonable tuition fee for the courses.
As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.22.

IC 9-27-7-6
Advisory committee
Sec. 6. The commissioner shall appoint a five (5) member advisory committee consisting of at least three (3) active motorcyclists to serve in an advisory capacity to the program.
As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.22.

IC 9-27-7-7
Establishment of fund
Sec. 7. The motorcycle operator safety education fund is established. The commissioner shall administer the fund. The fund consists of money received from motorcycle registrations as provided under IC 9-29. The money in the fund may be used for the administration of the program and expenses related to the program, including:
(1) reimbursement for course sites;
(2) instructor training;
(3) purchase of equipment and course materials; and
(4) technical assistance.
As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.22.