| (a) An instructor must:
(1) notify the department of any change in the instructor's
address, phone number, or email address within 15 days from the date
of the change;
(2) maintain a valid driver's license that entitles
the license holder to operate a motorcycle on a public road;
(3) maintain a driving record that meets the requirements
of §98.21(5);
(4) act immediately to appropriately address the medical
needs of any person injured at the training site and summon emergency
medical services if necessary;
(5) report each injury to the motorcycle school in
a timely manner;
(6) cooperate with all department audits and investigations
and provide all requested documents;
(7) before each course, inspect each motorcycle to
be used on the range to ensure the motorcycle meets the requirements
of §98.102;
(8) ensure that each motorcycle provided by a student
meets the insurance requirements of §98.102(b)(2) before the
motorcycle is used on the range;
(9) provide instruction only in compliance with a curriculum
approved by the department;
(10) be capable of instructing the entire course and
providing technically correct riding demonstrations;
(11) comply with the student-to-instructor ratio requirements
in §98.108;
(12) supervise all students and personnel on the range;
(13) wear the protective gear required by §98.108(e)
whenever riding a motorcycle to, from, or during rider training activities;
(14) ensure all students wear the protective gear required
by §98.108(e) when participating in the on-cycle activities of
the course; and
(15) deal honestly with members of the public and the
department.
(b) An instructor must not:
(1) instruct a student if either the instructor or
student exhibits signs of impairment from the use of an alcoholic
beverage, controlled substance, drug, or dangerous drug, as defined
in Texas Penal Code §1.07; or
(2) complete, issue, or validate a certificate of course
completion to a person who has not successfully completed the course.
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| Source Note: The provisions of this §98.70 adopted to be effective September 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 6088; amended to be effective September 1, 2021, 46 TexReg 5410; amended to be effective January 1, 2024, 48 TexReg 7980 |
