No. 31435 (Amendment): R708-30-10. Certificate of Course Completion

DAR File No.: 31435
Filed: 05/15/2008, 01:37
Received by: NL

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The division has made two changes to this rule. First as per H.B. 72, a person can now waive their two-month motorcycle learner permit waiting period if they have successfully completed an approved motorcycle course and they are under the age of 19. Second, because there has been a dramatic increase in motorcycle accidents and fatalities, the division has created new motorcycle restrictions as per Section 53-3-208. Based upon the size of the motorcycle that was used during the motorcycle test, the applicant will receive a restriction that will only allow them to ride that size or a smaller motorcycle. If they want to ride a larger motorcycle, they will have to be re-tested on a larger bike and receive a new restriction. (DAR NOTE: H.B. 72 (2008) is found at Chapter 304, Laws of Utah 2008, and will be effective 07/01/2008.)

Summary of the rule or change:

The changes were made to increase the safety in riding motorcycles.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

Section 53-3-903

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

There is no increase in the state budget because these were procedural changes that do not affect our testing procedures.

local governments:

There is no impact on local government because they are not involved in issuing motorcycle permits.

small businesses and persons other than businesses:

There is no impact on small businesses because they are not involved in issuing motorcycle permits.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There is no compliance cost because it is not mandatory to take a motorcycle training course or get a motorcycle.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

There will be no fiscal impact on businesses because of these changes. Scott T. Duncan, Commissioner

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Public Safety
Driver License
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W 3RD FL
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84119-5595

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Vinn Roos at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4456, by FAX at 801-964-4482, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

07/01/2008

This rule may become effective on:

07/08/2008

Authorized by:

Nannette Rolfe, Director

RULE TEXT

R708. Public Safety, Driver License.

R708-30. Motorcycle Rider Training Schools.

R708-30-10. Certificate of Course Completion.

(1) The school will provide a certificate of course completion to verify rider competency and successful completion of the prescribed course of instruction.

(2) The certificate of course completion shall include the following:

(a) applicant's name;

(b) title of the course completed;

(c) date of course completion; and

(d) authorized signature from the school.

(3) Upon completion of a beginner class from an approved school, the division may waive the practical skills portion of the application for motorcycle license or endorsement to a current driver license.

(4) Riders must submit to the division the certificate of course completion of a beginner class within six months of the date of course completion to be eligible for waiver of the practical skills test. The rider will be restricted based on the cc size of the motorcycle tested on. The instructor shall write the engine size in cc format on the certificate.

(5) Upon successful completion of the class from an approved school, the division may waive the two month motorcycle learner permit holding period for riders under the age of 19.

 

KEY: motorcycle rider training schools

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [May 18, 1999]2008

Notice of Continuation: January 27, 2004

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53-3-903