Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term: (1) ‘‘Board’’ means the Board of Driver Services. (2) ‘‘Commissioner’’ means the commissioner of driver services. (3) ‘‘Coordinator’’ means the state-wide motorcycle safety coordinator provided for in Code Section 40-15-4. (4) ‘‘Department’’ means the Department of Driver Services. (5) ‘‘Motorcycle’’ means every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor and a moped. (6) ‘‘Operator’’ means any person who drives or is in actual physical control of a motorcycle. (7) ‘‘Program’’ means a motorcycle operator safety training program provided for in Code Section 40-15-2. (Code 1981, § 40-15-1, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 644, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 181, § 1; Ga. L. 689 40-15-4 1997, p. 143, § 40; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1505, § 1; Ga. L. 2000, p. 951, § 8-1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 334, § 23-2/HB 501.) 40-15-2. Establishment and operation of programs; provisions of programs; certificates of completion. (a)(1) The department is authorized to set up, establish, and operate a motorcycle operator safety training program for the purpose of assisting motorcycle operators to meet the requirements for licensed driving of motorcycles in this state. (2) The coordinator, with the approval of the commissioner, shall be authorized to set up, establish, and operate additional motorcycle operator safety training programs. (b) Any such programs shall provide courses on motorcycle operator safety. The programs shall be based on the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Motorcycle Rider Course or its equivalent in quality, utility, and merit. (c) The department shall issue a certificate of completion to each person who satisfactorily completes the motorcycle operator safety training program. (Code 1981, § 40-15-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 644, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 181, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 6, § 40; Ga. L. 1997, p. 1505, § 2.) 40-15-3. Authorization of board to promulgate rules, prescribe fees, and set student requirements. The board is authorized to adopt, promulgate, and establish rules and regulations for the operation of any motorcycle operator safety training program; to provide for the entrance and enrollment of students; to prescribe fees for the course; and to prescribe the ages, requirements, and conditions under which students may be received for instruction in any such program. (Code 1981, § 40-15-3, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 644, § 1; Ga. L. 1986, p. 181, § 1.) 40-15-4. Coordinator authorized; duties and requirements.