As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:

(1) "Contracted training provider" means an agency, firm, provider, organization, individual, or other entity performing services as outlined in RCW 46.20.520 and 46.81A.020 and is under contract with the department.

(2) "Student" means persons who receive a pass, fail or incomplete status on a course completion report furnished to the department.

(3) "2-wheel permit level knowledge test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable novice knowledge level for operating a two-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.

(4) "2-wheel permit level skills test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable novice skill level for operating a two-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.

(5) "2-wheel endorsement level knowledge test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable knowledge level for operating a two-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.

(6) "2-wheel endorsement level skills test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable skill level for operating a two-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.

(7) "3-wheel knowledge test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable knowledge level for operating a three-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.

(8) "3-wheel skills test" is a test created/approved by the department of licensing to determine an acceptable skill level for operating a three-wheel motorcycle. This test is valid for 365 days.

(9) "Motorcycle safety course" means any course offered by a contracted training provider and approved by the department of licensing. This also includes approved out-of-state courses.

(10) "2-wheel motorcycle instruction permit" means authorization to ride a two-wheel motorcycle on the roads and highways of Washington. With limitations found in RCW 46.20.510.

(11) "3-wheel motorcycle instruction permit" means authorization to ride a three-wheel motorcycle on the roads and highways of Washington. With limitations found in RCW 46.20.510.

(1) Subsidy funding will be made available for students who take department-approved training with contracted training providers in the state. The total amount allocated will be based upon funding available in the motorcycle safety program fiscal budget.

(2) The amount available per student is based on the total allocated to subsidy funding divided by the number of students trained in the previous year and may be weighted by future training projections.

(3) Each contracted training provider will be reimbursed for each student trained until allotted subsidy dollars are no longer available. Each contractor will submit a reimbursement request to the department in order to receive subsidy funds.

The department will set aside no more than ten percent of the available subsidy program funds in order to employ other strategies to reduce fatalities and serious injuries related to incidents involving motorcycles and improving access to motorcycle ridership.

(1) The requirement to add a 2-wheel motorcycle instruction permit (2W MCIP) is passing a permit level knowledge test and a permit level skills test. An approved motorcycle safety course completion (either in state or out-of-state) may waive the required tests.

(a) 2W MCIP may be added at any point the tests and/or motorcycle safety course completion (either in state or out-of-state) are valid.

(b) A valid 2W MCIP may be renewed prior to its expiration for an additional 180 days (effective the day of expiration of original 2W MCIP). Per RCW 46.20.510 the department may only issue two, 180-day permits within a five-year period.

(2) The requirement to add a 2-wheel motorcycle endorsement is either:

(a) Valid 2W permit level knowledge and skills tests (a valid motorcycle safety course completion may replace these tests) and valid 2W endorsement level knowledge and skills tests;

(b) A valid 2W MCIP and valid 2W endorsement level knowledge and skills tests.

(3) Active-duty military personnel may have all permit and endorsement level testing waived upon completion of an approved motorcycle safety training course (either in state or out-of-state).

(1) The requirement to add a 3-wheel motorcycle instruction permit (3W MCIP) is passing a level knowledge test. A 3W MCIP may be added at any point the tests are valid. A valid 3W MCIP may be renewed prior to its expiration for an additional 180 days (effective the day of expiration of original 3W MCIP).

(2) The requirement to add a 3-wheel motorcycle endorsement is either:

(a) A valid 3W knowledge test and a valid 3W skills test;

(b) A valid 3W MCIP and a valid 3W skills test.

(1) If an endorsement is surrendered, the customer has 365 days to reinstate the endorsement without the need for retesting. Once the 365 days passes, the customer is required to pass all required tests in WAC 308-109-040.

(2) Customers transferring from a reciprocal jurisdiction, with a valid motorcycle endorsement, will be issued the appropriate endorsement on their Washington credential (2W or 3W or both). If the jurisdiction the customer is transferring from does not distinguish between 2W and 3W endorsement, the customer will be issued a 2W endorsement unless they can prove they tested on a 3W motorcycle.

(3) If an endorsement is, involuntarily, not transferred from out-of-state, the customer has one renewal cycle to reinstate the endorsement without the need for retesting.