Section R708-30-12 - Instructors(1) Instructors approved by the division to conduct motorcycle rider training shall: (a) furnish proof of completed training and certification provided by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation or another nationally recognized motorcycle safety instruction certifying organization;(b) instruct only those classes which have been approved by the division;(c) instruct only those students who are at least 16 years of age and have completed an approved driver education course;(d) except as set forth in paragraph two of this section, have a valid Utah driver license with motorcycle endorsement;(e) have a high school diploma or its equivalent;(f) be at least 18 years of age;(g) have at least two years of recent motorcycle riding experience;(h) possess valid Red Cross standard first-aid and CPR cards, or their equivalent; and(i) manifest safe riding habits whenever riding.(2) The requirement for a Utah drive license may be waived by the division if the instructor is assigned as active duty military to an installation in Utah.(3) Instructors are encouraged to wear all protective gear every time they ride. Protective gear includes helmet and eye protection, over-the-ankle footwear (not cloth, canvas, etc.), long non-flare denim pants or material of equivalent durability, long-sleeved shirt or jacket, and full-fingered gloves (preferably leather).(4) The division shall refuse approval or will revoke approval if the applicant/instructor: (a) no longer meets the requirements of this section;(b) has had a driver license suspended or revoked during the preceding two years or within the preceding five years if the suspension or revocation was for an alcohol or drug related offense; or(c) fails to successfully complete an instructor course or required course updates, or fails to teach at least two rider training classes per year, one of which must be as the lead instructor. An exception to this requirement may be granted if written justification for not meeting the teaching requirements is submitted by the instructor and is approved/accepted by the division.Utah Admin. Code R708-30-12