KRS 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 unl ess 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 offe r 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.