Section 250-11-2 - Definitions For the purpose of these rules the following definitions apply.
1. Instructor means a person licensed by the Secretary of State to conduct a motorcycle rider education program.2. School owner means a person whose facility and range are licensed by the Secretary of State to conduct a motorcycle rider education program.3. Motorcycle rider education means the programs of instruction entitled:A.Ecourse: All required motorcycle training curricula shall include a 3-hour on-line ecourse or equivalent. Course content shall include motorcycle types; controls, indicators and equipment; basic operation; riding preparation; risk associated with riding; strategies for basic street riding: strategies for common situations; emergency situations; special riding situations and rider impairments.B.Basic Motorcycle Rider Education Course: A basic motorcycle rider education course approved by the Secretary of State must consist of classroom instruction and actual hands-on operation instruction provided in an approved classroom and range. Successful completion of the hands-on skill evaluation and written knowledge test of a basic hands-on motorcycle rider education course fulfills the requirement of 29-A MRS Section1352 (6A and 6B).C.3-Wheel Basic Motorcycle Rider Education Course. A 3-wheel basic motorcycle rider education course consisting of a minimum of 16 hours; 8 hours classroom instruction and 8 hours actual hands on instruction provided at a licensed motorcycle rider education school. Successful completion of the hands-on skill evaluation and written knowledge test of a 3-wheel motorcycle rider education course fulfills the requirement of 29-A MRS Section1352 (6A and 6B).D.Experienced Motorcycle Rider Education Course. A course for experienced motorcycle riders is limited to students who possess a motorcycle license or endorsement and have at least three (3) months of motorcycle riding experience. The course does not fulfill the requirement of 29-A MRS Section1352 (6A and 6B).E.Advanced Motorcycle Rider Education Course. This course consists of 2 hours of classroom discussion and 5 hours of riding exercises and is designed for riders who have basic skills and possess a current motorcycle learner's permit or endorsement. Riders should use their own personal street-legal motorcycle for this course. This course does not fulfill the requirement of 29-A MRS Section1352 (6A and 6B).4. Motorcycle rider education school means a classroom and range licensed and approved by the Secretary of State for use in a motorcycle rider education program.5. MSF means the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.6. Secretary of State means the Secretary of State or an authorized agent.7. Student means a person who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and who is enrolled in a motorcycle rider education course.8. Hour means sixty (60) minutes.9. State of Maine, Motorcycle Safety Program Manual.This is a manual to further describe the policies and procedures required by the State of Maine which are not covered in Chapter 11: Rules Governing Motorcycle Rider Education and the curriculum provider publications.10. Duration of course. All courses must be completed within 8 days from the start date.11. Proper Riding Gear. Helmet, long pants, long sleeves, over the ankle footwear, eye protection, and gloves.29- 250 C.M.R. ch. 11, § 2