fl-31227712: 15A-12.0001 — The purpose of this rule development is to update Chapter 15A-12, F.A.C., to be consistent with §§ 322.12 and 322.0255, F.S. This rule...

31227712, 15A-12.0001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register - FAC, FAR, eRulemaking Home About Us Contact Us Help Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services Home Advanced Search MyFLRules Rules Open for Comments Notice: 31227712 Notice of Rule Development Department: DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES Division: Division of Driver Licenses Chapter: FLORIDA RIDER TRAINING PROGRAM Overview RULE: 15A-12.0001   Definitions 15A-12.0002   Course Providers; Application Requirements; Certification by Department 15A-12.0003   Instructors for Motorcycle Safety Courses; Application Requirements; Certification by Department 15A-12.0004   Motorcycle Safety Courses; Curricula Requirements; Maximum Class Size; Application; Examinations; Class Requirements; Approval by Department 15A-12.0005   Program Compliance 15A-12.0006   Penalties for Violations 15A-12.001   Purpose (Repealed) 15A-12.002   Definitions and Course Curriculums 15A-12.003   Exemptions 15A-12.004   Application to Become a Sponsor 15A-12.005   Additional Program Requirements 15A-12.006   Regulation of Authorized Program 15A-12.007   RiderCoaches 15A-12.008   Program Compliance PURPOSE: The purpose of this rule development is to update Chapter 15A-12, F.A.C., to be consistent with §§ 322.12 and 322.0255, F.S. This rule chapter was last revised in 2011. As required by § 120.5435, F.S., and the Department's 2025-26 annual regulatory plan, the Department has reviewed this rule chapter and found that revision of the entire chapter is necessary. The revised rules define and update terms used throughout the rule chapter to be consistent with § 322.0255, F.S.; delete obsolete forms and adopt new forms consistent with the revised rules and § 322.0255, F.S.; update the rule chapter to include specific requirements for course providers of motorcycle safety courses necessary for a person to obtain a driver license authorizing operation of a motorcycle, instructors of such motorcycle safety courses, and curricula for such motorcycle safety courses; provide specificity to ensure a consistent motorcycle safety program; revise the rule chapter to comply with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Chapter 120, F.S.; reduce paperwork; and position the program to better utilize technology. SUBJECT: Florida Motorcycle Safety Education Program established in § 322.0255, F.S. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 322.02(6), 322.0255(6) FS LAW: 322.0255, 322.12(5) FS PRINT PUBLISH DATE: 8/11/2026   Vol. 52/155 RELATED STATUTES AND LAWS: 322.02(6), 322.0255(6) FS, 322.0255, 322.12(5) FS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE: Joint Administrative Procedures Committee Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.) RELATED COURT CASES: Division of Administrative Hearings FEDERAL eRULEMAKING WEB PORTAL: Regulations.gov HOW TO LINK TO THIS NOTICE: http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=15A-12.0001&PDate=8/11/2026&Section=1 REFERENCE MATERIALS: No reference(s). Home Advanced Search MyFLRules Rules Open for Comments About Us Contact Us Help  Privacy Policies Accessibility Statement Copyright @ 2010 State of Florida Department of State Under Florida law, E-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your E-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.