Md. Code Regs. 11.20.01.17

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 11.20.01.17 - Applying for Instructor Approval

A. An applicant for an approval as an instructor shall:

(1) Be at least 21 years old;

(2) Possess a high school certificate of graduation or its equivalent;

(3) Be currently licensed to operate a motorcycle and have held a motorcycle driver's license for at least 1 year;

(4) Be currently licensed to operate a motor vehicle and have held a motor vehicle operator's license for at least the last 3 years;

(5) Have a satisfactory driving record the previous 3 consecutive years;

(6) Be in good physical condition;

(7) Not have been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude;

(8) Have successfully completed the Administration's motorcycle safety education instructor preparation program;

(9) Demonstrate proficiency in teaching the approved basic motorcycle safety course in accordance with the standards established by the curriculum provider; and

(10) Have no outstanding complaints or charges for alleged violations which, if proven, would constitute grounds for revocation or suspension, pursuant to Regulation .21 of this chapter.

B. An instructor certificate may be obtained by submitting an application to the Administration in a form required by the Administration.

C. In addition to the information required to be entered upon the application, the application shall be accompanied by the following:

(1) If the applicant has been licensed in another state in the past 3 years, a certified copy of the applicant's driving record for the past 3 years issued by the driving license authority of the applicant's state of licensure;

(2) Certification by the applicant there are no reportable medical conditions;

(3) A statement certifying under penalty of perjury whether the applicant has ever had a driving instructor license or instructor certification revoked in Maryland or any other state;

(4) Evidence of satisfactory completion of the Administration's motorcycle safety instructor preparation program;

(5) Evidence of satisfactory performance in teaching a minimum of one complete beginning motorcycle safety course; and

(6) Evidence of certification by the approved curriculum provider to teach the currently approved curriculum.

D. The application shall be signed by the applicant.

Md. Code Regs. 11.20.01.17

Regulation .17 amended effective September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2007)
Regulation .17C amended effective February 24, 1986 (13:4 Md. R. 397); amended and recodified from .20 effective 51:7 Md. R. 321-354, eff. 4/15/2024.