La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § I-3107

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
Section I-3107 - Definition of Program Terms

Advanced Motorcycle Operator Training Course-a course designed for the enhanced motorcycle operation training of individuals who are licensed to operate such vehicles.

Aide-a volunteer, no less than the age of 16 who has been given written permission by the program coordinator to perform certain tasks associated with the conduct of a course.

Basic Motorcycle Operator Training Course-an entry-level course designed for the training of individuals in motorcycle operation.

Certification-motorcycle safety instructor certification.

Course-a DPSC approved motorcycle operator training course.

Course Site-location where the course classroom sessions begin.

Curriculum Guide-a DPSC approved Motorcycle Operator Training Course Instructor Guide.

Department-Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections (DPSC).

Department Motorcycle-a motorcycle owned by the department.

Fiscal Year-the 12-month period of July 1 to June 30.

Fund-Motorcycle Safety, Awareness and Operator Training Program Fund.

Instructor-motorcycle safety instructor.

Loan-Trainer Motorcycle-a motorcycle officially on loan through a written agreement to the department for the purpose of motorcycle operator training.

Manual-Motorcycle Safety, Awareness and Operator Training Program Regulations and Procedures Manual.

Mobile Training Unit-a department trailer or vehicle designed and used either for transporting program equipment owned or on loan to the department.

Motorcycle-every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor.

Motorcycle Operator Training Course-any department approved course of instruction in motorcycle operation that meets the appropriate minimum standards established under these regulations.

Motorcycle Safety Assistant Instructor-a motorcycle safety instructor who serves as an assistant to a motorcycle safety lead instructor in the implementation of a particular motorcycle operator training course.

Motorcycle Safety Instructor-an individual meeting the prerequisites herein and employed by the department to provide instructional services in motorcycle operator training courses.

Motorcycle Safety Instructor Candidate-an individual who is in the department-approved process of fulfilling requirements as per LAC 55:I.3109.A to achieve the status of motorcycle safety instructor.

Motorcycle Safety Instructor Preparation Course-a department recognized course that meets the related standards herein and that is designed for the certification of an individual in motorcycle operator training and education.

Motorcycle Safety Lead Instructor-a motorcycle safety instructor that has applied to the program coordinator for approval to conduct certain motorcycle operator training course(s) as per these rules and regulations and who upon receipt of such approval serves as the top level instructor and/or administrator for those courses.

Motorcycle Safety Master Instructor-an individual that meets the related prerequisites established under these regulations and who may assume certain administrative and teaching duties in lieu of the program coordinator only at activities specified in writing by same.

Operator Student-an individual enrolled in a course and who has been approved by the instructor to operate a trainer motorcycle during the conduct of that course.

Participation Fee-a fee of $25 that shall be assessed to a motorcycle operator training course enrollee with the exception of a commissioned law enforcement officer employed as such within the state.

Passenger-an individual enrolled and participating in an advanced course as the non-operator of a motorcycle during any of the course range exercises; this person shall ride upon a trainer motorcycle during the course driving range exercises as a passenger only.

Practical Instruction-hands-on motorcycle operation instruction administered only in an off-road driving range environment.

Program-Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections Motorcycle Safety, Awareness and Operator Training Program.

Program Coordinator-the department employee appointed to develop, administer, implement, and supervise the Motorcycle Safety, Awareness and Operator Training Program.

Range-motorcycle operator training course driving range.

State-Louisiana.

Student-any participant, excluding instructor(s), or aide(s) in a motorcycle operator training course that has paid or is exempt by law.

Supplemental Hours-approved additional hours allowed for services performed for program equipment maintenance, course preparation and student enrollment and related activities.

Trainer Motorcycle-any motorcycle used in a motorcycle operator-training course.

Training Site-any department-approved location where course classroom and/or driving range sessions are conducted for the purpose of motorcycle operator training.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § I-3107

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of State Police, LR 36:537 (March 2010).
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.32:402.3.