A. Training centers shall employ only motorcycle safety instructors who meet the following minimum qualifications:
1. Have a current, valid driver’s license, endorsed for motorcycle operation, that is neither suspended, revoked, cancelled, nor under probation, with less than six demerit points in a 12-month period and no conviction for any of the offenses enumerated in subsection E of § 18.2-270;
2. Be a valid training course instructor, as approved by the Department, which includes: a. Having instructor certification to teach the current curriculum approved by the Department; b. Attending all required program clinics offered by the Department that provide continuously updated course instructor and motorcycle safety education; and c. Avoiding putting course participants or others associated with course instruction in physical danger during periods of instruction through the use of appropriate instruction techniques and methods;
3. Conduct themselves in a professional manner, including, but not limited to, using appropriate language and having interactions with participants and others involved in the course that are free from threat and intimidation; and
4. Comply with other requirements specified in this article.
B. The requirements of subsection A of this section shall not apply to those persons who are valid training course instructors prior to being stationed outside the United States, during the period of such person’s service, if any, in the armed services of the United States, and 60 days thereafter. However, no such temporary exemption granted under this section shall exceed five years. Any person who receives a temporary exemption under this section shall provide documentary or other proof that he is entitled to the benefits of this section, and shall be required to meet the requirements of subsection A of this section prior to being eligible to provide course instruction.