Every two years, all motor referees must go through the MVR process via NCSI.
This process checks your driving record and issues a green light or red light determination. The factors that would lead to a red light would be a DUI or a vehicular manslaughter, as well as too many speeding tickets. Due to changes in insurance requirements, our MVR check has had to become more stringent. A red light will occur for anyone with a ticket for speeding 20+ over the speed limit in the last 5 years, more than 2 moving violations (speeding under 20 mph over, unsafe vehicle, accident, etc...) in 12 months or any 3+ moving violations in 36 months.
If you get a red light, there are several options:
Your motor referee endorsement is reissued "P" (pillion or passenger), which means you can still officiate but not drive.
You can challenge the finding and get your MVR cleaned up. (It is your responsibility to work with the provider to challenge a red-light designation.)
Don't renew your officials license that year.
In most cases, after a year some of the tickets have fallen off and you can continue as a motor refere again.
Officials wear the standard blue and khaki when assigned to work an event. Motor referees should wear their normal protective gear and a blue motoref vest (as shown below). The vests can be purchased from The Vest Guys and start at $79.95.
Motor Referee Discounts
As a USA Cycling Motor Referee, you are eligible for some discounts on motorcycle related items thanks to some of our long standing motor referees. As of September 2022, the following discounts are available.