Section 455.50  Program Requirements

 

a)         Cycle Rider Safety Training Course Provider

The Department will enter into a contract with any of the following: a community college, a State university, State or local government agency, or for-profit or nonprofit business entity in good standing and operating in the State to act as a provider for purposes of administering the Program [625 ILCS 35/2.03a].  Training courses will be offered at a provider's training site.  Providers shall administer and operate the Program in compliance with this Part.

 

1)         Program Coordinator

 

A)        Each provider shall employ a Program Coordinator who shall be responsible for the overall management of the Program including day-to-day Program operations.  The Program Coordinator shall:

 

i)          be knowledgeable of cycle safety as well as administrative and personnel management issues;

 

ii)         have the ability to effectively teach the concepts and lessons of the courses offered by the provider they are employed by, adhering to the standards of the curriculum provider; and

 

iii)        maintain certification by the curriculum provider to teach a minimum of one course offered by the provider.

 

B)        Responsibilities of the Program Coordinator include, but are not limited to: 

 

i)          Preparation of contracts or grant proposals;

 

ii)         Management of Program costs;

 

iii)        Preparation and implementation of a quality assurance plan;

 

iv)        Preparation and submittal of curriculum and range approval forms;

 

v)         Conducting training activities, as well as monitoring training activities performed by other instructors;

 

vi)        Supervision and evaluation of instructors;

 

vii)       Selection and equipping of training sites;

 

viii)      Development and distribution of course schedules;

 

ix)        Procurement and management of cycles and related training equipment;

 

x)         Preparation of reports;

 

xi)        Documentation of costs for reimbursement purposes; and 

 

xii)       Ensuring instructors receive training required by curriculum standards for each course taught.

 

2)         Instructor TrainerInstructor trainers shall meet the following requirements:

 

A)        Complete an instructor trainer course, as required by the curriculum provider; and

 

B)        Maintain instructor trainer certification requirements, as required by the course curriculum provider.

 

3)         Entry-level Instructor

Instructors of the entry-level course shall meet the following requirements:

 

A)        Possess an entry-level student completion card and meet the prerequisites of the instructor training course as determined by the course curriculum provider;

 

B)        Possess a valid Class M Illinois driver's license (i.e., motorcycle (150 or more cubic centimeters displacement)) or the equivalent license of another state;

 

C)        Possess a valid Red Cross Basic First Aid Card or Department-approved equivalent (e.g., military first aid training, emergency medical technician);

 

D)        Be knowledgeable of and able to perform basic cycle maintenance;

 

E)        Be able to operate a 5-pound (minimum) dry-chemical (Type A, B or C) fire extinguisher;

 

F)         Successfully complete an instructor training course that meets the standards of the Department-approved curriculum and demonstrate riding ability to the satisfaction of the instructor trainer;

 

G)        As part of the instructor trainer course, successfully teach designated portions of an entry-level course under the supervision and in the presence of an instructor trainer;

 

H)        Maintain instructor certification in accordance with the Department-approved curriculum;

 

I)         Attend mandatory annual instructor update seminar conducted by the employing provider; and 

 

J)         Possess a safe riding and driving record (an out-of-state instructor shall furnish a copy of the instructor's driving record) that, for purposes of this Program, means having no more than two convictions for violations of traffic regulations governing the movement of vehicles committed within a 12-month period, and no possibility that the instructor's license could be suspended.  An instructor or instructor candidate convicted of any traffic violation that results in the suspension or revocation of the instructor's driving privileges, including, but not limited to, DUI (Driving Under the Influence) or DWI (Driving While Intoxicated), shall be disqualified for a period of three years from the date of the suspension or revocation.

 

4)         Entry-level Three-Wheel, Intermediate-level, and Advanced-level Course Instructor

Instructors shall meet the following requirements: Maintain entry-level course instructor certification, and additional appropriate instructor certification for each course taught in accordance with the curriculum provider requirements and all requirements of Section 455.50(a)(3).

 

5)         Range Aide

Persons employed as range aides shall meet the following requirements:

 

A)        Successfully complete any CRSTP training course;

 

B)        Possess a valid Class M Illinois driver's license or Class L driver's license (i.e., motor driven cycle (under 150 cubic centimeters displacement)) or the equivalent license of another state; and

 

C)        Be knowledgeable of and able to perform basic cycle maintenance and repair.

 

b)         Training Sites

Courses may be conducted at various training sites established as needed.  The Program Coordinator shall consider the following factors when selecting a training site:  cycle crash data by county, cycle registrations by county, the number of requests for courses, and the availability of an acceptable site.

 

1)         All training sites must be approved by the Department prior to use.  The Department will approve a training site when the following requirements of this subsection (b)(1) are met.

 

A)        Range Areas

A range area shall be a paved surface free from street traffic and surface obstructions.  All range areas must be approved by the Department.  Range criteria can be found in the provider manual and on the range approval forms.  Range approval forms can be requested at DOT.Motorcycles@illinois.gov.  Any exceptions or modifications to range areas shall be submitted to the Department for approval two weeks before the training.  Department approval is necessary before range modifications are made unless there is a compelling safety concern requiring immediate revision.

 

B)        Classroom Facilities

The classroom shall be a space that is usually within walking distance of the range area.  The classroom shall be equipped with a writing space for each course participant.  A space shall be provided for the instructor and any necessary audio-visual equipment.

 

C)        Storage Facilities

A locked storage facility shall be provided by the provider with space adequate for the storage of cycles and related training equipment kept at the site overnight (e.g., helmets, course cones).

 

2)         Training Equipment

For an entry-level and intermediate-level course, the provider shall furnish the cycles and helmets used during the course.  Cycle size and type shall be determined by the Department.  For an advanced-level course, the student will be required to furnish a motorcycle.  Students may use their own helmet if it meets requirements in subsection (b)(2)(A).

 

A)        Helmet Standards

All helmets shall meet or exceed FMVSS 218.

 

B)        Cycle Acquisition

The Department will reimburse the provider for the purchase of cycles with prior approval by the Department as described in the provider's grant agreement.  Cycle purchases will be reimbursed with funds from the Cycle Rider Safety Training Fund as authorized in Section 6 of the Act.  Cycles may be donated by cycle manufacturers, dealers, clubs, organizations, and/or individuals.

 

c)         Insurance

 

1)         The provider shall obtain liability insurance for each of their cycles used by a student in the Program. 

 

2)         Minimum insurance limitations and coverages shall be:

 

A)        Bodily injury and property damage liability;

 

B)        A combined single limit of $1,000,000 for each occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate;

 

C)        $500 deductible per crash (paid by the provider);

 

D)        Comprehensive and collision coverage for the cycle shall be based on the cycle's actual cash value as determined annually by the provider using the most current edition of the Kelley Blue Book or National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) values; and

 

E)        Excess medical coverage in the amount of $10,000 per course participant.

 

3)         Proof of insurance shall be submitted to the Department by the provider before the execution of the CRSTP contract and upon execution of any new insurance policy.  The insurance policy must contain a 30-day written notice (to the provider) of cancellation clause; in lieu of the 30-day cancellation clause, a provider may issue a letter from their risk management unit certifying that insurance in the prescribed amounts will be provided without interruption for the contract insurance term. Insured entities shall include:

 

A)        the provider;

 

B)        the Department, and its guests, officers, and employees;

 

C)        the owners of selected training sites; and

 

D)        the participating cycle dealers (if applicable).

 

4)         All advanced-level course students must provide their own cycle or have the owner's written permission to use a borrowed cycle.  All cycles used by advanced-level course students must be properly registered and insured for liability damage.  Proof of insurance must be provided at the beginning of the course.

 

5)         Providers shall carry excess medical insurance coverage for students enrolled in the Program.  If a student is injured while participating in the Program, the student must first submit the medical bills to the student's own insurance carrier.  The provider's coverage is considered a secondary policy.  If the student does not have medical insurance, the provider's medical coverage will be the primary insurer for the claim, up to the limit of its coverage. 

 

d)         Public Relations

A provider may implement a multi-media public relations program.  Providers are encouraged to secure free promotional opportunities through any news media.

 

e)         Logo

The Department will approve an official Program logo.  The official logo must be used by the provider on all Program materials (e.g., course schedules, informational brochures, web sites).  Each provider may adopt a unique logo specific to its Program.  The provider logo may be used in addition to the Program logo.  All provider logos and Program materials must be approved by the Department prior to use.  

 

f)         Record Retention

 

1)         State Records Act

All records are subject to the State Records Act and shall be maintained in accordance with the Department's records retention schedule as approved by the State Records Commission.

 

2)         Record Accessibility

The State of Illinois or its representatives shall have access to all Program-related records, documents or reports generated by the provider.

 

g)         Audits

All contract costs are subject to audit by the State of Illinois or its representative.  Audits will be conducted after receipt of the final reimbursement claim for a contract year.  The audit procedure may include an on-site inspection of all applicable Program records.  The Department reserves the right to conduct audits on a random basis to verify compliance with this Part.  Providers will be required to reimburse the Department for any unallowable, unauthorized or improperly documented expenditures.

 

(Source:  Amended at 50 Ill. Reg. 10970, effective July 7, 2026)