Md. Code Regs. 12.04.06.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 12.04.06.13 - Certification - Motorcycle Operator Provisional Instructor; Motorcycle Operator Course Safety Officer; Motorcycle Operator Instructor

A. Motorcycle Operator Provisional Instructor. An application may be submitted to the Commission for certification of an individual as a Motorcycle Operator Provisional Instructor at any time the individual has:

(1) Two or more years experience operating a law enforcement agency motorcycle while a police officer;

(2) A valid driver's license that authorizes the individual to operate a motorcycle; and

(3) Successfully completed, within 2 years before the date of the application, Commission-approved Motorcycle Operator Instructor's training.

B. Motorcycle Operator Course Safety Officer. An application may be submitted to the Commission for certification of an individual as a Motorcycle Operator Course Safety Officer at any time the individual has:

(1) Three or more years experience operating a law enforcement agency motorcycle while a police officer;

(2) Possesses a valid driver's license that authorizes the individual to operate a motorcycle;

(3) Previously been certified as a Motorcycle Operator Provisional Instructor for a minimum of 6 months;

(4) Successfully provided a minimum of 16 hours of motorcycle operations practical skills exercises training while a Motorcycle Provisional Instructor; and

(5) Received at least two satisfactory evaluations, performed by a Motorcycle Operator Instructor in conformity with Regulation .06 of this chapter, while conducting motorcycle practical skills exercises training.

C. Motorcycle Operator Instructor. An application may be submitted to the Commission for certification of an individual as a Motorcycle Operator Instructor at any time the individual has:

(1) Three or more years experience operating a law enforcement agency motorcycle while a police officer;

(2) Possesses a valid driver's license that authorizes the individual to operate a motorcycle;

(3) Previously been certified as a Motorcycle Operator Provisional Instructor for a minimum of 6 months;

(4) Successfully completed an approved Academic Instructor training program that meets the requirements under Regulation .07 of this chapter;

(5) Successfully provided a minimum of 20 hours of motorcycle operations classroom and skills instruction that includes a minimum of:

(a) Four hours of motorcycle operations classroom instruction; and

(b) Sixteen hours of motorcycle operations practical skills exercise training; and

(6) Received at least two satisfactory evaluations for each of the following, in accordance with Regulation .06 of this chapter, performed by a Motorcycle Operator Instructor while the individual was providing:

(a) Classroom instruction; and

(b) Motorcycle practical skills exercise training.

Md. Code Regs. 12.04.06.13