Utah Admin. Code R708-2-6 - Commercial Driver Training School Instructor License

(1) Each instructor employed by a commercial driver training school, including an owner, operator, partner, corporate officer, or a substitute or part-time instructor, shall obtain a commercial driver training school instructor license from the division prior to instructing for the commercial driver training school.

(2) To qualify for a commercial driver training school instructor license, the applicant shall:

(a) have a valid Utah driver license;

(b) be at least 21 years of age;

(c) have at least three years of driving experience in the United States;

(d) have a driving record free of:

(i) a conviction for a moving violation; or

(ii) a chargeable accident resulting in suspension or revocation of the driver license during the two year period immediately prior to application and during employment.

(e) complete a specialized professional preparation course in driver safety education as required in Rule R708-53 or at least 21 quarter hours of credit in instruction and administration of driver safety education from an accredited college or university; and

(f) pass a practical written and driving skills test.

(3) An application for an original or renewal commercial driver training school instructor license shall be:

(a) submitted on a form provided by the division;

(b) signed by the applicant and the owner of the commercial driver training school that will employ the applicant; and

(c) accompanied by a Functional Ability Evaluation Medical Report provided by the division and completed by a health care professional as defined in Subsection 53-3-302(2).

(4) The physical examination associated with the completion of the Functional Ability Evaluation Medical Report:

(a) shall take place no earlier than three months prior to application; and

(b) will result in refusal to issue a driver training school instructor license if a medical condition exists that results in:

(i) a restriction being imposed against the person's driving privilege, with the exception of a corrective lenses restriction; or

(ii) the denial of the person's driving privilege.

(c) a commercial driver training school instructor license holder shall submit a subsequent Functional Ability Evaluation Medical Report upon request by the division.

(5) An application for an original commercial driver training school instructor license shall be accompanied by:

(a) a fingerprint card for a criminal background check; and

(b) payment for the cost associated with the criminal background check.

(6) Fees for a commercial driver training school instructor license application and renewal:

(a) are established in accordance with Section 63J-1-504;

(b) can be found online at the Driver License Division's website;

(c) shall be payable to the Department of Public Safety; and

(d) are non-refundable.

(7) A commercial driver training school instructor license expires one year from the date of issuance.

(8) A commercial driver training school instructor license is only valid for use in connection with the driver training school listed on the license, and may not be transferred to another driver training school, or another person.

(a) a commercial driver training school instructor shall not be employed as an instructor or provide instruction for:

(i) more than one school; or

(ii) a combination of a school and a high school.

(b) a commercial driver training school instructor employed as an instructor by both a school and a high school prior to January 1, 2022:

(i) shall be allowed to continue employment as an instructor for both entities, and

(ii) if employment is terminated for either the school or high school, shall comply with Subsection R708-2-6(8)(a).

(9) A duplicate commercial driver training school instructor license may be issued if the license is lost or destroyed following submittal to the division of:

(a) a written statement setting forth the date the commercial driver training school instructor license was lost or destroyed and the surrounding circumstances; and

(b) payment of a duplicate instructor license fee.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R708-2-6

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-24, effective 12/9/2021