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2013 SESSION
13101547DBe it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 46.2-1190.2 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 46.2-1190.2. Facilities and equipment; requirements and approval.
A. A training center shall possess or have access to the use of all classroom, range, storage facilities, and equipment. A training center's facilities and equipment shall be approved by the Department and include, but not be limited to:
1. A classroom for the presentation of the off-cycle instructional portion of the novice, experienced, and sidecar and three-wheeled motorcycle rider courses;
2. A paved range area for the on-cycle portion of the novice, experienced rider, and sidecar and three-wheeled motorcycle courses consistent with the minimum range requirements established by the Department-approved curriculum used in the course;
3. For those agencies, organizations, businesses and individuals that apply to receive reimbursement, adequate storage to protect motorcycles and equipment from vandalism, theft, and environmental damage;
4. Audio-visual equipment; and
5. Fire extinguisher and first aid kit.
B. The training center shall be responsible for procuring and
providing a minimum of one motorcycle that may lawfully be operated on the
highways of the Commonwealth, has
and meets two of the following three criteria: (i) an
engine displacement of no more than 500 cubic centimeters, (ii) weighs a weight of less than 400
pounds, and is equipped with (iii) a seat whose height will
accommodate each novice rider course participant height of 30 inches or less. Each
participant in the experienced rider course shall provide a motorcycle for use
in the course. One sidecar rig or three-wheeled motorcycle, provided by either
a participant or the training center, shall be required for use by every two
students in the sidecar and three-wheeled motorcycle course.
C. The training center shall be responsible for the normal maintenance and repair of all motorcycles it provides for each novice rider and sidecar and three-wheeled motorcycle course participant. All motorcycles used in course instruction shall pass a safety inspection performed by the instructors prior to use in any motorcycle rider-training course.
D. The Department, or its authorized agent, shall inspect and approve each training center's facilities and equipment prior to issuance or renewal of a license.