Section 176.5063 - Instructors - Requirements for approval - Approval of nonresidents - Review of status every two years(1) The cabinet shall approve instructors for the motorcycle rider training courses. A person shall not be approved as an instructor unless the person meets the requirements of this section and administrative regulations of the cabinet and holds a currently valid instructor certification issued by the governing body of a program approved under KRS 176.5062(6)(b).(2) The program shall offer instructor training courses to prepare instructors to teach the motorcycle rider training courses. Successful completion of the instructor training course shall require the participant to demonstrate knowledge of the course material, knowledge of proper motorcycle operation, motorcycle riding proficiency, and the necessary aptitude for instructing students. A person shall not be approved as an instructor unless the person has successfully completed the instructor training course or an equivalent course offered in another state.(3) The cabinet shall establish additional requirements for the approval of instructors, including but not limited to the following:(a) The person shall have a high school diploma or its equivalent;(b) The person shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age and hold a valid motorcycle driver's license or endorsement;(c) The person shall have at least two (2) years of recent motorcycle riding experience; and(d) The person's driver's license shall not have been suspended or revoked at any time during the preceding two (2) years or at any time within the preceding five (5) years for any alcohol or drug related offense.(4) In the case of a nonresident, the cabinet shall obtain and review the person's driving record from the state where the person is licensed prior to approval or reapproval of the person as an instructor.(5) The cabinet shall review the status of all approved instructors at least once every two (2) years and shall withdraw approval from any instructor who is no longer qualified under the requirements of this section. The cabinet shall immediately withdraw approval of an instructor when it receives adequate notice of any disqualification.Effective: June 29, 2021
Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 188, sec, 5, effective June 29, 2021; and repealed, reenacted, ans amended ch. 190, sec. 3, effective June 29, 2021. -- Amended 2018 Ky. Acts ch. 39, sec. 3, effective July 14, 2018. -- Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 122, sec. 3, effective July 1, 2005.
Renumbered from KRS 15A.354by 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 190,§ 3, eff. 6/29/2021.Formerly codified as 15A.354
Legislative Research Commission Note (6/29/2021). This statute was amended by 2021 Ky. Acts chs. 188 and 190, which do not appear to be in conflict and have been codified together.