CHAPTER 13. MOTORCYCLE OPERATOR SAFETY EDUCATION

IC 20-30-13
     Chapter 13. Motorcycle Operator Safety Education

IC 20-30-13-1
"Certified chief instructor"
    
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "certified chief instructor" means a licensed motorcycle operator who meets standards established by the department 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.1-2005, SEC.14.

IC 20-30-13-2
"Fund"
    
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "fund" refers to the motorcycle operator safety education fund established by section 11 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.

IC 20-30-13-3
"Program"
    
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "program" means the motorcycle operator safety education program.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.

IC 20-30-13-4
"Program coordinator"
    
Sec. 4. As used in this section, "program coordinator" refers to the coordinator of the motorcycle operator safety education program.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.

IC 20-30-13-5
"Training course"
    
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "training course" means an approved motorcycle operator education course that meets standards established by the department that are equivalent to or more stringent than those established by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for courses of instruction in motorcycle safety and education.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.

IC 20-30-13-6
"Training specialist"
    
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "training specialist" means the training specialist of the motorcycle operator safety education program.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.

IC 20-30-13-7
Motorcycle operator safety education program
    
Sec. 7. The department 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.1-2005, SEC.14.

IC 20-30-13-8
Appointment of program coordinator and training specialist
    
Sec. 8. The state superintendent shall appoint:
        (1) a program coordinator who shall administer the program and conduct an annual evaluation; and
        (2) a training specialist who shall:
            (A) establish 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.1-2005, SEC.14.

IC 20-30-13-9
Contracts with regional training centers
    
Sec. 9. The department may enter into contracts with regional training centers or any other sites approved by the state superintendent for the conduct of motorcycle operator safety education courses. If necessary, course sites may charge a reasonable tuition fee for the courses.
As added by P.L.1-2005, SEC.14.

IC 20-30-13-10
Advisory committee
    
Sec. 10. The state superintendent 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.1-2005, SEC.14.

IC 20-30-13-11
Establishment of fund
    
Sec. 11. The motorcycle operator safety education fund is established. The fund consists of money received from motorcycle registrations as provided under IC 9-29. The money in the fund is appropriated to the department 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.1-2005, SEC.14.