Sponsor Requirements

(1) Any public or private agency, organization, school, partnership, corporation or individual that agrees to comply with the rules set forth herein may apply for sponsorship certification. (2) Sponsors agree to conduct rider training courses that meet or exceed Department standards. (3) Sponsors must use only Department certified instructors. (4) Sponsors must obtain and maintain adequate insurance coverage on the students, all equipment, instructors and the sponsor, with a minimum policy combined single limit of one (1) million dollars. Included in this is liability insurance, motorcycle damage coverage, uninsured motorists coverage, and medical payments coverage. (a) The Tennessee Department of Safety will be named as additional insured and shall be held harmless in any litigation. (b) Proof of said insurance must be presented to the Program Coordinator prior to sponsor certification. (5) Sponsors shall be responsible for all phases of the rider training course including, but not limited to: (a) Assuring all departmental rules and regulations are complied with; (b) Maintaining accurate records of all program cost, student participation, accident and incident reports and providing these records to the Program Coordinator for inspection upon request; TENNESSEE MOTORCYCLE RIDER CHAPTER 1340-01-11 EDUCATION PROGRAM (c) Securing all course material, training equipment and motorcycles, where necessary; (d) Securing and maintaining the classroom and driving range sites; (e) Ensuring that all participants complete a release, waiver and indemnification form supplied by the Department; and, (f) Providing any additional records or reports as requested by the Program Coordinator. (6) Sponsor certification shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance.