Trans 129.10(3)(c)(c) Has had his or her operator’s license revoked or suspended for a traffic violation other than a parking violation, failure to pay a forfeiture or other debt of any type, at any time during the preceding year.

Trans 129.10 NoteNote: Nothing in this rule prohibits a rider education provider or the curriculum provider from imposing more stringent driver record or background requirements upon rider coaches.

Trans 129.10(4)(a)(a) Conduct rider courses and programs at authorized training sites, in conjunction with an approved rider education provider, and in a manner that meets the standards required by the curriculum provider.

Trans 129.10(4)(b)(b) Maintain a low risk and positive learning environment for all students.

Trans 129.10(4)(c)(c) Follow riding practices consistent with the curriculum provider’s teachings.

Trans 129.10(4)(d)(d) Operate a motorcycle on a frequent, routine basis during the riding season.

Trans 129.10(4)(e)(e) Ride, drive, and teach classes free of intoxicants, controlled substances, and controlled substance analogs as defined in ch. 340, Stats.

Trans 129.10(4)(f)(f) Wear protective gear when riding to, from, and during on-cycle rider training activities.

Trans 129.10(4)(g)(g) Complete rider coach or rider coach trainer professional development in addition to training required for initial licensure under this chapter if required by the curriculum provider or the department.

Trans 129.10(4)(h)(h) Exhibit professional conduct, including having an appropriate appearance, using appropriate language, exhibiting positive verbal and written messages, and engaging in positive interaction with others that is free from intimidation or threat.

Trans 129.10(4)(i)(i) Provide each student who successfully completes a rider course a course completion card. If the rider used a 3-wheeled vehicle on the range portion of the course, provide a notation that the course was completed on a 3-wheeled vehicle on the course completion card.

Trans 129.10(5)(a)(a) The department shall suspend the license of or deny an application for a rider coach license for a person who does not meet the license eligibility criteria of sub. (2), whose driver record does not meet the requirements of sub. (3), or who does not meet the conduct requirements of sub. (4).

Trans 129.10(5)(a)1.1. A person whose license is suspended because the person does not meet the licensing criteria of sub. (2) may reapply for a rider coach license or apply to apply reinstate a suspended rider coach license when the person is eligible licensing under sub. (2).

Trans 129.10(5)(a)2.2. A person whose license is suspended because the person failed to meet the driver record requirements of sub. (3) may reapply for a rider coach license or apply to reinstate a suspended rider coach license one year from the conviction date for the latest offense that led to imposition of the suspension under sub. (3), or the date that offense was reported to department as required by s. Trans 129.23, whichever is later.

Trans 129.10(5)(a)3.3. A person whose license is suspended because the person failed to meet the conduct requirements of sub. (4) shall be eligible to reinstate the suspended rider coach license at the end of the suspension period.

Trans 129.10(5)(a)4.4. A person whose license is suspended for any combination of the reasons specified in subd. 1. to 3. shall be eligible to reinstate the suspended rider coach license at the end of all of the suspension periods.

Trans 129.10(5)(b)(b) The department shall suspend the license of a person whose authorization or certification to teach a curriculum is cancelled, suspended, revoked, or otherwise withdrawn by a curriculum provider. The person may reapply for or reinstate a rider coach license when the person is reauthorized to conduct training by the curriculum provider.

Trans 129.10(5)(c)(c) No person may act as a classroom or range instructor at a school that issues skill test waivers or demerit point reductions if the person’s rider coach license is cancelled or suspended.

Trans 129.10(5)(d)(d) Rider coaches may be evaluated from time to time by the department. If the department evaluates a rider coach and determines that the individual fails to meet the standards set by this chapter, the department may require the rider coach to participate in a training program provided by the applicable curriculum provider, and may cancel that rider coach’s license if the individual does not complete the required training within the time specified by the department.

Trans 129.10(6)(a)(a) The department shall assign all licensed rider coaches a rider coach number.

Trans 129.10(6)(b)(b) A rider coach license shall be valid through the same date as the authorization the person receives from the curriculum provider to conduct motorcycle rider classes, unless the authorization from the curriculum provider is cancelled or suspended.

Trans 129.10 NoteNote: The intent of this provision is to reduce administrative burdens on rider coaches by having all reauthorization activities by the department and the curriculum provider coincide.

Trans 129.10(6)(c)(c) The department shall evaluate each rider coach’s qualifications under this section at least once during each license period and shall take action as required under sub. (5) if the evaluation concludes that the rider coach is ineligible to be licensed.

Trans 129.10(7)(7) Rider coach training qualification. To develop and maintain a state-wide pool of motorcycle rider coaches, the department may manage enrollment into department-sponsored motorcycle rider coach instruction classes in any of the following manners:

Trans 129.10(7)(a)(a) Exclude applicants from rider coach training classes who are not sponsored by a rider education provider.