R708-2-22. Advertising and School Location  


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  • (1) Commercial driver training schools and testing only schools may not imply or expressly guarantee that a driver license is assured. The display of a sign such as "Driver License Secured Here" is prohibited.

    (2) A commercial driver training school or testing only school may display on its premises a sign reading, "This School is Licensed by the State of Utah."

    (3) No commercial driver training school or testing only school may solicit business directly or indirectly or display or distribute any advertising material within 1500 feet of a building in which vehicle registrations or driver licenses are issued to the public.

    (4) In municipalities having a population of 50,000 or more, no license will be issued for a commercial driver training school or testing only school if the school's place of business is located within 1500 feet of a facility in which vehicle registrations or driver licenses are issued to the public. When either school is established in a location prior to the origination of a facility located within 1500 feet of the school in which vehicle registrations or driver licenses are issued to the public, the school may continue operation. However, the school's location may not be transferred to another corporation, partnership, or owner, under the same school name or a different school name.

    (5) No commercial driver training school or testing only school may change its place of business or location without prior approval from the division.

    (6) Each commercial driver training school shall provide classroom space, either in its own building or in any other building approved by the division. The classroom shall have seating for all students, access to sanitary facilities, and appropriate training aids, including blackboards, charts, and projectors. Classroom facilities and buildings shall comply with federal, state, and local building, fire, safety and health codes.

    (7) No commercial driver training school or testing only school may use any Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division logos, letterhead, or license recreations as part of their advertising.