2014 Indiana Code TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES ARTICLE 27. TRAFFIC SAFETY AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAMS CHAPTER 7. MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAM
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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 board
Sec. 6. (a) The commissioner shall appoint a five (5) member
advisory board consisting of at least three (3) active motorcyclists to
serve in an advisory capacity to the program.
(b) A member of the advisory board serves a three (3) year term.
A member may not be appointed to more than two (2) consecutive
full terms. Each member serves until the member's successor is
appointed and qualified.
(c) A member of the advisory board may be removed for good
cause.
(d) A vacancy on the advisory board shall be filled by the
appointment by the commissioner of an individual to fill the position
to which the vacating member was appointed under subsection (a) for
the vacating member's unexpired term.
(e) A member of the advisory board is not subject to liability in a
civil action for bodily injury or property damage arising from or
thought to have arisen from an action taken in good faith as a member
of the advisory board.
As added by P.L.145-2011, SEC.22. Amended by P.L.85-2013,
SEC.78.
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.
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