Section 257.1702. Definitions.

Rule 2. As used in these rules:

(a)  "Board" means the state board of education.

(b)   "Classroom instruction"   means  group  instruction  in      all    of    the following subject areas:

(i)   Traffic citizenship.

(ii)   Laws and regulations.

(iii)   Characteristics of drivers.

(iv)     The role  of   government  in  controlling  traffic   and    driving practices.

(v)   Motorcycle use.

(vi)   Traffic situations and problems.

(c)   "Department" means the Michigan department of education.

(d)   "Enterprise" means a private business as referred to in section 811b of Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended, being S257.811b of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(e)   "Governmental agency" means an agency as described in section 811a of Act No. 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended, being S257.811a of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

(f)  "Motorcycle" means a 2-wheeled  motor  vehicle   which   has   all   the following characteristics:

(i)   Develops more than brake horsepower.

(ii)   Has design speeds of more than 30 miles per hour.

(iii)   Does not have pedals.

(iv)   Has 1 or more riding seats (saddles).

(v)   May have a third wheel to support a sidecar which is  considered  to be part of the motorcycle.

(g)     "Motorcycle   safety  education"   means  a    structured       set       of       learning experiences  consisting  of   both  classroom     and     laboratory       instruction designed to

enable present and prospective   motorcycle    riders     to  become safe and more efficient highway users.

(h)   "On-street" means instruction on public streets and in traffic. The instruction shall utilize skills, knowledge, and   perceptions   learned   in previous lessons.

(i)    "Range" means a restricted off-street area which is designed to develop perceptual, manipulative, and vehicle readiness skills and at which students who are operating motorcycles simultaneously can practice basic manipulative skills with relative safety.

(j)    "Skill test" means an off-road test to assess the proficiency of new riders. A skill test evaluates the basic control skills  necessary for safe motorcycle operation.

(k)   "Sponsor" means a political   subdivision  or  a   private  business enterprise that is capable and authorized to supervise and conduct educational programs, including fiscal responsibilities.

History: 1989 AACS.