R708-2. Commercial Driver Training Schools, R708. Public Safety, Driver License, Utah Administrative Code

Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019)

R708. Public Safety, Driver License

R708-2. Commercial Driver Training Schools

R708-2-1. Authority

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This rule is authorized by Section 53-3-505.

R708-2-2. Purpose

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Sections 53-3-501 through 509 require the Driver License Division to administer the Commercial Driver Training Schools Act by licensing and regulating commercial driver training schools and instructors of these schools. Rule R708-2 assists the division in implementing these sections.

R708-2-3. Definitions

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(1) "Crime of moral turpitude" means an offense under the statutes of this state or any other jurisdiction, which under the rules of evidence may be used to impeach a witness or includes:

(a) theft;

(b) tax evasion;

(d) deceptive business practices;

(e) perjury;

(f) extortion;

(g) falsifying government records;

(h) receiving stolen property;

(i) sex offenses;

(j) driving under the influence and alcohol related reckless driving;

(k) assault; and

(l) domestic violence offenses.

R708-2-4. Testing Only School Limitations

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(1) A testing only school may conduct behind-the-wheel or observation instruction, or both, upon approval by the division.

(2) A testing only school may not engage in education or training of persons, either practically or theoretically, to drive motor vehicles except under one of the following circumstances:

(a) when counseling the driver following a test in reference to errors made during the administration of the test; or

(b) when conducting behind-the-wheel or observation instruction as approved by the division.

(3) A tester may not test an individual who has completed any behind the wheel or observation instruction through the testing only school with which the tester is employed.

R708-2-5. Licensing Requirement for a Commercial Driver Training School

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(1) Every corporation, partnership or person who owns a commercial driver training school shall obtain a license from the division. Commercial driver training school license applications may be obtained from the Driver License Division at 4501 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. Applicants are also responsible for obtaining any business licenses required by the municipality or county in which they are located. Commercial driver training School and business licenses must be conspicuously displayed in the licensee's principal place of business and branch offices. Each commercial driver training school shall be inspected by a division representative before it can be licensed.

(2) A license expires one year from the date of issued. The fee for an original license is $100. The annual fee for a renewal license is $100. The annual fee for each branch license is $30. Fees shall be payable to the Department of Public Safety. When a license is revoked, refused issuance, or reinstatement, no part of the fee will be refunded.

(3) Licenses are not transferable.

(4) When a license is lost or destroyed, a duplicate shall be issued upon payment of a fee of $10. A notarized affidavit setting forth the date the license was lost or destroyed and the surrounding circumstances shall be submitted to the division.

(5) When any commercial driver training school or branch office is discontinued, the commercial driver training school or branch office license shall be surrendered to the division within five days. The licensee shall state in writing the reason for the surrender.

(6) Any branch office or classroom facility in a location other than the commercial driver training school's principal place of business shall be separately licensed. A branch office shall meet the same requirements as the commercial driver training school's principal place of business and shall be similarly equipped and perform substantially the same services. Application for a branch office license shall be made on an application form provided by the division. Branch offices shall be inspected by a division representative before they may be licensed.

(7) Before becoming licensed, each commercial driver training school shall employ a licensed operator to operate the commercial driver training school and each branch office. The current licensed operator shall be identified on the application maintained by the division for each commercial driver training school or branch office. A single operator may operate multiple branch offices of the same school. When the operator discontinues employment with the commercial driver training school, a new operator shall be employed before continuation of operations and the operations of any branch offices for which the individual has been identified as the operator.

(a) An individual may not be employed with more than one commercial driver training school or testing only school at a time.

(8) Unless one school has been designated by the division as a testing only school, two or more schools owned by separate individuals and owned under different school names may not operate from the same facility or office space. A clear separation of the schools shall be identified, and each school shall comply with standards set forth in Rule R708-2.

(9) Each school or classroom facility shall post signs to identify the school by name as the school is listed on the school certification.

R708-2-6. Licensing Requirement for a Testing Only School

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(1) Every corporation, partnership or person who owns a testing only school shall obtain a school license from the division. School license applications may be obtained from the Driver License Division at 4501 South 2700 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. Applicants are also responsible for obtaining any business licenses required by the municipality or county in which they are located. School and business licenses must be conspicuously displayed in the licensee's principal place of business and branch offices. Each school shall be inspected by a division representative before it may be licensed.

(2) A license expires one year from the date of issue. The fee for an original license is $100. The annual fee for a renewal license is $100. The annual fee for each branch license is $30. Fees shall be payable to the Department of Public Safety. If a license is revoked, refused issuance, or reinstatement, no part of the fee will be refunded.

(3) Licenses are not transferable.

(5) When any school or branch office is discontinued, the school or branch office shall surrender its license to the division within five days. The licensee shall state in writing the reason for surrender.

(6) Any branch office in a location other than the school's principal place of business shall be separately licensed. A branch office shall meet the same requirements as the school's principal place of business and shall be similarly equipped and perform substantially the same services. Application for a branch office license shall be made on an application form provided by the division. A division representative shall inspect branch offices before they may be licensed.

(7) An individual may not be employed with more than one commercial driver training school or testing only school at a time.

(8) Unless one school has been designated by the division as a testing only school, two schools owned by separate individuals and owned under different school names may not operate from the same facility or office space. A clear separation of the schools shall be identified, and each school shall comply with standards set forth in Rule R708-2.

(9) Each school or classroom facility shall post signs to identify the school by name as the school is listed on the school certification

(10) It is not required that a testing only school maintain a classroom facility in the school or branch office location. A testing only school location and branch office shall have a designated area in which to maintain required files and records.

R708-2-7. Application for a Commercial Driver Training School License or a Testing Only School License

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(1) Application for an original or renewal commercial driver training school license or a testing only school license shall be made on forms provided by the division, signed by the applicant, and notarized. In the case of a partnership, the application shall be signed by each partner.

(2) In the case of a corporation, the application shall be signed by an officer of the corporation. Applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to licensing. An appointment shall be made when the application is filed to have the school inspected by a division representative.

(3) Every application shall be accompanied by the following supplementary documents:

(a) samples of each form, receipt, and curriculum to be used by the school;

(b) a schedule of fees for each services to be performed by the school;

(c) a fingerprint card for each applicant, partner or corporate officer. A Bureau of Criminal Identification check shall be done by the division on each applicant, partner, and corporate officer. Applicants are responsible for paying the cost associated with the criminal history check. Fingerprints may be taken by any law enforcement agency. The division may require renewal applicants to submit new fingerprint cards and pay the cost associated with the criminal history check;

(d) a certificate of insurance for each vehicle used for driver training or testing purposes;

(e) a copy of each test and criterion, with answers, that the school requires in order for a student to satisfactorily complete the driver training course which are subject to approval of the division; including copies of translations;

(f) evidence that a surety bond has been obtained by the school in compliance with Section R708-2-8; and

(g) a certified copy of a certificate of incorporation as required in a case of a corporation.

(4) The division may require that a credit check be performed for each applicant. Based on the results of the credit check, the division may deny certification.

R708-2-8. Surety Bond Requirements

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(1) The amount of the surety bond shall be determined by the division with the use of a formula that incorporates the number of students that the school is capable of instructing over a period of three months based on its facility, equipment, personnel, and the tuition that would be collected from each student, with a minimum requirement of $5,000 coverage and a maximum requirement of $60,000 coverage.

(2) When, at any time, there is a change in the number of instructors, the number of vehicles, or the size of the classroom facility, the division shall reevaluate the amount of the required surety bond and adjust it accordingly.

(3) Cancellation of the surety bond is grounds for revocation, probation, or refusal to issue or renew the school license. A school designated by the Department of Public Safety as a testing only school may not be required to obtain a surety bond unless it has been authorized by the division to conduct behind-the-wheel training.

(4) A school that does not charge tuition for driver education is not required to maintain a surety bond.

R708-2-9. Application Requirements for a Commercial Driver Training School Instructor License

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(1) Every person who serves as an instructor in a commercial driver training school, including the owner, operator, partner or corporate officer of the licensee, substitute or part-time instructor, shall obtain an instructor's license from the division. This license shall be valid only for the specific driver training school listed on the license.

(2) A license expires one year from issue date. The fee for an original license is $30. The annual fee for a renewal license is $20. Fees shall be payable to the Department of Public Safety. If a license is revoked, refused issuance, or refused renewal, no part of the fee shall be refunded.

(3) Licenses are not transferable.

(4) When an instructor license is lost or destroyed, a duplicate shall be issued upon payment of a fee of $6. A notarized affidavit setting forth the date the license was lost or destroyed and the surrounding circumstances shall be submitted to the division.

R708-2-10. Application Requirements for a Commercial Driver Training School Operator License

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(1) Every person who serves as an operator of a commercial driver training school, including the owner, operator, partner or corporate officer of the licensee, substitute or part-time instructor, shall obtain an operator license from the division. This license shall be valid only for the specific driver training school listed on the license.

(2) A school operator license is not valid unless accompanied by a valid instructor license.

(a) Requirements for licensure as a school operator include:

(i) six college semester credit hours;

(ii) eight college quarter credit hours in business related courses through an accredited college or university;

(iii) two years experience operating a business; or

(iv) any combination thereof.

(b) An applicant for operator shall submit evidence by form of transcripts or resume as proof of this requirement.

(c) Each potential school operator shall submit to the division a business plan. The plan shall contain written acknowledgement of reading, understanding, and a willingness to comply with Rule R708-2. The plan shall also describe how the school will meet the requirements of R708-2. The division shall approve the business plan prior to licensure.

(d) Individuals functioning in the capacity of a commercial driver training school operator prior to January 1, 2003, shall not be required to comply with Subsection R708-2-10(2)(c).

(3) An expired license expires one year from the date issued.

(4) Licenses are non-transferable.

(5) When an operator license is lost or destroyed, a duplicate shall be issued upon request. A notarized affidavit setting forth the date the license was lost or destroyed and the surrounding circumstances shall be submitted to the division.

R708-2-11. Additional Requirements for Commercial Driver Training School Instructors

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(1) In addition to obtaining a license, a commercial driver training school instructor shall:

(a) have a valid Utah driver license;

(b) be at least twenty one years of age;

(c) have at least three years of driving experience in the United States, Canada, or a country with which the state of Utah has established a license reciprocity agreement;

(d) have a driving record free:

(i) of a conviction for a moving violation; or

(ii) of 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) be checked to determine if there is an unsatisfactory driving record in any state;

(f) be in acceptable physical condition as required by Section 12;

(g) complete specialized professional preparation in driver safety education consisting of at least 21 quarter hours, or 14 semester hours of credit as approved by the division. Of the 21 quarter hours or 14 semester hours, one class shall be in teaching methodology and another class shall include basic driver training instruction or organization and administration of driver training instruction;

(h) pass a written test given by the division which may cover the following:

(i) commercial driver training school rules;

(ii) traffic laws;

(iii) safe driving practices;

(iv) motor vehicle operation;

(v) teaching methods and techniques;

(vi) statutes pertaining to commercial driver training schools;

(vii) business ethics;

(viii) office procedures and record keeping;

(ix) financial responsibility;

(x) no fault insurance;

(xi) procedures involved in suspension or revocation of an individual's driving privilege;

(xii) material contained in the "Utah Driver Handbook"; and

(xiii) traffic safety education programs;

(i) pass a practical driving test;

(j) pass the same standard eye test that is given to applicants who apply for a Utah operator or commercial driver license; and

(k) submit a fingerprint card for a criminal history check and pay the cost associated with the criminal history check.

(2) Commercial driver training schools shall be responsible for sponsoring, controlling, and supervising the actions of instructors.

(a) No school may knowingly employ any instructor if the instructor has been convicted of or there are reasonable grounds to believe that the instructor has committed a felony or a crime of moral turpitude.

(3) The instructor's license must be in the possession of the instructor at all times while providing behind-the-wheel or classroom instruction.

R708-2-12. Application and Medical Requirements for a Commercial Driver Training School Instructor License

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(1) Application for an original or renewal instructor's license shall be made on forms provided by the division, signed by the applicant and notarized. Applications shall be submitted at least 60 days prior to licensing.

(2) The original and each yearly renewal application shall be accompanied by a medical profile form provided by the division and completed by a health care professional as defined in Subsection 53-3-302(2).

(3) The medical profile form shall indicate any physical or mental impairments that may preclude service as a commercial driver training school instructor. The physical examinations shall take place no earlier than three months prior to application.

(4) The commercial driver training school desiring to employ the applicant as an instructor shall sign the application verifying that the applicant is employed by the school.

(5) When deemed necessary by the division, an applicant seeking to renew an instructor's license may be required to take a driving skills test.

(6) When deemed necessary by the division, an applicant seeking to renew an instructor license may be required to resubmit a fingerprint card for a criminal history check and pay the cost associated with the criminal history check.

R708-2-13. Additional Training Requirements

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All holders of school licenses, operator licenses, and instructor licenses may at the discretion of the division be required to attend training by the division regarding new statutes or rules.

R708-2-14. Classroom and Behind-The-Wheel Instruction

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(1) Classroom instruction for students shall meet or exceed 18 hours and shall be conducted in not less than nine separate class sessions on nine separate days of two hours per class. Each classroom session shall be numbered to be identified on the student record. Classroom curriculum may not be repeated in any of the nine sessions provided to a student except in the form of a review of materials covered in a previous classroom session.

(a) The time frame allotted for review is not to exceed 10 ten minutes per classroom session. Not more than five of the classroom hours may be devoted to showing slides or films. Instructors shall not use or do anything that may distract their attention away from the classroom instruction,. For example, use of phones or other electronic devices, reading, sleeping, or helping walk-in customers while conducting any classroom training.

(b) Classroom instruction shall cover the following areas:

(i) attitudes and physical characteristics of drivers;

(ii) driving laws with special emphasis on Utah law;

(iii) driving in urban, suburban, and rural areas;

(iv) driving on freeways;

(v) basic maintenance of the motor vehicle;

(vi) affect of drugs and alcohol on driving;

(vii) motorcycles, bicycles, trucks, and pedestrian's in traffic;

(viii) driving skills;

(ix) Utah's motor vehicle laws regarding financial responsibility and no fault insurance, and a driver's responsibility when involved in an accident; and

(x) suspension or revocation of a driver license.

(2) Behind-the-wheel includes instruction a student receives while driving a commercial driver training vehicle or while operating a driving simulator. Instruction shall include a minimum of six hours of instruction in a dual-control vehicle with a licensed instructor. Each student shall be limited to a maximum of two hours of behind-the-wheel instruction per day. An instructor may not conduct more than ten hours of behind-the-wheel instruction within a period of 24 hours and must have at least eight consecutive hours of off-duty time between each ten hour shift.

(a) The instructor and no more than one student shall occupy the front seat of the vehicle. Under no circumstances shall there be more than five individuals in the vehicle. Instructors shall not use or do anything that may distract their attention away from the student driver. Instructors may not use cellular phones or other electronic devices, read, sleep, or engage in other similar distracting behaviors while conducting behind-the-wheel training.

(b) behind-the-wheel instruction shall include student practice in using vehicle controls to start, shift gears, make right and left turns, stop, backup, and park. This instruction shall begin under relatively simple conditions and progress until the student has acquired reasonable skill in operating the vehicle under varying traffic conditions;

(c) students shall receive experience in driving on urban streets, open highways, or freeways. Behind-the-wheel instruction shall include the experience of driving under variable conditions which may be used by the instructor at different times of the day and year. Special emphasis should be given to teaching students to show courtesy to other drivers and pedestrians;

(d) students may receive behind-the-wheel training in a driving simulator. If the simulator is fully interactive the student will receive behind-the-wheel training in the ratio of two hours driving the simulator and receive one hour of behind-the-wheel driving. If the simulator is non-fully interactive the student will receive behind-the-wheel training in the ratio of four hours driving the simulators and receive one hour of behind-the-wheel driving. An instructor shall be present at all times during all simulator training. The division shall approve all simulators prior to training.

(e) each student will be limited to a maximum of either two hours of behind-the-wheel instruction or two hours of simulation instruction per day;

(f) students shall receive a minimum of six hours of observation time to observe the instructor, other student drivers and other road users. This instruction may include instructor demonstrations, for which hour for hour credit will be given, and may not exceed two hours per day. Students observing from the rear seat, as well as the student driver, should benefit from time in the vehicle. The instructor's role is not merely to provide driving experience for the student behind-the-wheel, but to make the vehicle a practical classroom on wheels where all students may learn about the problems which face a driver and the appropriate solution to such problems;

(g) behind-the-wheel instruction may not be conducted for a student unless the student has been issued a learner permit by the division or the student is in possession of a valid Utah driver license, a temporary permit issued by the division, or a valid out of state or out of country driver license; and

(h) while conducting behind-the-wheel instruction, students and instructors shall adhere to any driving restrictions listed on the learner permit.

(3) All classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction shall be conducted by an individual who is licensed as a commercial driver training school instructor as specified in Rule R708-2.

(a) Unless the division grants approval to a commercial driver training school to provide classroom instruction from an unlicensed expert, such as a police officer on a limited basis, the school may not conduct classroom or behind-the-wheel instruction or allow another individual to conduct classroom or behind-the-wheel instruction without an instructors license.

(4) Commercial driver training schools shall provide each student a copy of the current Utah Driver Handbook. The handbook may not be used as the sole text of the course, but as an essential aid when Utah traffic laws are studied. Handbooks may be obtained by the commercial driver training schools from the division.

R708-2-15. Extended Learning Course

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(1) A commercial driver training school may offer an extended learning course of instruction as a substitute for the classroom instruction set forth in Section R708-2-11 provided an institution of higher learning and the division approve the course.

(2) An institution of higher learning shall direct any operations of an extended learning course. The institution of higher learning shall notify the division in writing when it has approved a commercial driver training school's extended learning course. The institution of higher learning will monitor any approved extended learning course to ensure the course runs as originally planned.

(a) The institution of higher learning shall notify the division of any substantive changes in the course as well as any approval of changes. The institution of higher learning may approve the extended learning course of more than one commercial driver training school.

(3) An extended learning course shall consist, at a minimum, of:

(a) a text;

(b) a workbook; and

(4) All materials, including texts, workbooks, and tests, used in the course shall be submitted by the commercial driver training school to the division for approval.

(5) The average study time required to complete the workbook exercises shall meet or exceed 30 hours.

(6) An extended learning student must complete all workbook exercises.

(7) An extended learning student shall pass the 50 question written competency test with a score of 80% or higher.

(8) Testing shall occur under the following conditions:

(a) the extended learning student shall take the test at the commercial driver training school or proctored testing facility approved by the division;

(b) the identity of the extended learning student shall be verified by the licensed instructor prior to testing;

(d) the commercial driver training school shall maintain, at least, three separate 50- question competency tests created from a test pool of at least 200 questions;

(e) the extended learning student shall be given a minimum of three opportunities to pass the test. After each failure, the commercial driver training school or approved proctored testing facility shall provide the student with additional instruction to assist the student to pass the next test;

(f) the original fees for the course shall include the three opportunities to pass the test and any additional instruction required;

(g) an extended learning student shall pass the test in order to complete driver training; and

(h) the commercial driver training school shall maintain for four years records of all tests administered. Test records shall include the results of all tests taken by every student.

R708-2-16. Completion Certificates

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(1) Upon completion of the requirements of the driver training course, the commercial driver training school shall release to the student a form consisting of a certificate of training and a certificate of completion that shall be signed by the instructor.

(2) The student shall present the certificate of completion to the division when the student makes application for a driver license.

(3) Duplicate certificates of completion may be obtained for $5.

(4) After the division has provided notice to a commercial driver training school of intent for agency action to occur, it is a violation of Rule R708-2 for the commercial driver training school to allow students to enroll in a driver training course to accept money from students.

(5) In the event the division revokes or refuses licensure renewal to the commercial driver training school, access to the division record keeping program will be denied immediately.

R708-2-17. Commercial Driver Training Vehicles

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(1) Commercial driver training vehicles used for behind-the-wheel instruction shall be properly registered, maintained in safe mechanical condition, and equipped with the following:

(a) functioning dual control brakes;

(b) outside and inside mirrors for the driver for the purpose of observing rearward;

(d) a separate seat belt for each occupant;

(e) functioning heaters and defrosters; and

(f) a functioning fire extinguisher, first aid kit, safety flares and reflectors.

(2) Students shall receive instruction in either standard shift or automatic transmission vehicles. The commercial driver training school shall have the option of choosing the type of transmission.

(3) If instruction is given in snow or on icy road surfaces, tire chains or snow tires shall be used in compliance with local police or highway patrol recommendations.

(4) Vehicles shall be capable of passing a state safety inspection at all times during their instructional use. Failure to maintain a vehicle in safe operating condition is grounds for the revocation of the license of the commercial driver training school operating the vehicle. The division may require additional safety testing of the vehicle in addition to the state safety inspection. The commercial driver training school will be responsible for any additional costs that may be assessed.

(5) Vehicles unable to meet safety standards shall be replaced by the commercial driver training school.

(6) It is the responsibility of the commercial driver training school to notify the division of any vehicle added to or deleted from their fleet. No vehicle may be used for driver training until it passes inspection by the division.

(7) Each vehicle used by a commercial driver training school for driver training shall be properly identified to safeguard against accidents. A vehicle is properly identified when the words "STUDENT DRIVER" are displayed on the front and rear and on both the left and right sides of the vehicle. The letters shall be at least three inches in height.

(8) Advertising or other markings on the vehicle for identifying or advertising the commercial driver training school shall be approved by the division and should not distract from the words "STUDENT DRIVER".

R708-2-18. Notification of Accident

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If any driver training vehicle is involved in an accident during the course of instruction, the commercial driver training school shall notify the division in writing within five working days of the date of the accident and submit to the division a copy of the investigating law enforcement officer's accident report as soon as it is available.

R708-2-19. Insurance

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(1) Each commercial driver training school or testing only school must file with the division evidence of the minimum required insurance with an insurance company authorized to do business in Utah. Each commercial driver training school or testing only school shall maintain suitable insurance coverage on each vehicle used in the driver training program sufficient to protect the instructor, students, and the public. The minimum insurance coverage is that required by the Utah Insurance Code, in Title 31A, Chapter 22, Part 3.

(2) The insurance company supplying the policy shall furnish to the division a certificate of insurance and shall notify the division immediately upon cancellation of the insurance. Operation of a vehicle without the required minimum insurance coverage shall be grounds for revocation of the license.

R708-2-20. Contracts

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(1) A student shall not be given lessons, lectures, tutoring or any other service relating to instruction in driver training, unless a written contract approved by the division has been executed by the commercial driver training school and the student.

(a) Both the student and a representative of the commercial driver training school authorized to enter into a contract and listed on the application shall sign the contract. When the student is under 18 years of age, the contract shall also be signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to any instruction.

(2) A copy of the contract shall be given to the student and the original retained by the commercial driver training school.

(3) The commercial driver training school shall provide the student with a receipt upon payment. The commercial driver training school shall maintain a copy of all receipts.

R708-2-21. Records

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(1) Each commercial driver training school shall use the division's record keeping computer program to maintain the following:

(a) records for all students showing name, date of birth, type of training, date, exact time of day for the beginning and ending of all training administered;

(b) names of the instructors giving lessons or instruction; and

(c) identification of the vehicle license plate number or simulator in which any behind-the-wheel and observation instruction is given.

(2) Records shall be updated within 24 hours of instruction for each student.

(a) maintain original copies of the student contracts and receipts, current vehicle insurance information, and surety bond information;

(3) Each commercial driver training school:

(a) shall maintain accurate and current records;

(b) shall review the records of all schools at least annually; and

(4) The division shall review the operation of the commercial driver training school when the division deems necessary.

(5) The loss or destruction of any record that a commercial driver training school is required to maintain shall be immediately reported by affidavit stating:

(a) the date the record was lost or destroyed; and

(b) the circumstances involving the loss or destruction.

(6) The commercial driver training school shall retain all records for four years.

(7) When deemed necessary by the division, the commercial driver training school shall make the records available for the purpose of conducting an audit.

(a) When making the records available for audit purposes, the division shall provide a receipt to the commercial driver training school operator which will include:

(i) the name and location of the commercial driver training school;

(ii) the date of removal of records;

(iii) information that specifies all records removed;

(iv) the signature of the operator; and

(v) the signature of a division representative.

(8) Upon return of the records, the receipt shall be updated to reflect the date the records were returned, the signature of the operator, and the signature of the division representative returning the records.

(9) The division shall hold the records for the minimum amount of time necessary so an audit may occur without creating an unnecessary hardship or inconvenience.

(a) Each commercial driver training school shall provide all records to the division immediately upon request for the purpose of an audit or review. When a hearing occurs subsequent to an audit, records not provided by the commercial driver training school at the time of the audit may not be considered as evidence during the hearing.

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.

R708-2-23. Change of Address, Employees, and Officers

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(1) A commercial driver training school or testing only school shall immediately notify the division in writing when there is any change in residence or business address of owner operator, partner, officer, or employee of the school.

(2) The commercial driver training testing only school shall immediately notify the division in writing when there is any change in the owner or the operator and shall provide the same information that would be required on an original application by the corporation.

(3) Failure to notify the division of any change of address, of the owner or the operator is grounds for revocation of the school license.

(4) The commercial driver training school or testing only school shall immediately notify the division in writing of any employee no longer employed by the school. Failure to notify the division of change is grounds for revocation.

R708-2-24. Change in Ownership

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(1) When any ownership change occurs in the commercial driver training school or testing only school, the school shall immediately notify the division in writing by the new owner and a new application shall be submitted.

(a) An application shall be considered a renewal when one or more of the original licensees remain part owner of the school. When the change in ownership involves a new applicant not named in the application for the last current license or renewal license of the school, the license shall be considered a new application.

(2) The division may permit continuance of the commercial driving training school or testing only school by the current licensee, pending processing of the application made by the new applicant to whom ownership of the school is to be transferred.

(3) Upon issuance of the new license, the prior license shall be immediately surrendered to the division. Refund of any part of the license fee is not permitted.

R708-2-25. Grounds for Revocation, Probation or Refusal to Issue or Renew Instructor License, Operator License, or School License

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(1) Following a hearing, the division may revoke, place on probation, or refuse to renew a license for either an instructor or operator of a commercial driver training school or a testing only school.

(a) The division may also refuse to issue a license for an instructor, operator, commercial driver training school or a testing only school.

(b) A license may be revoked, placed on probation or refused for renewal for any of the following reasons:

(i) failure to comply with any of the provisions of Title 53, Chapter 3, Part 5 Commercial Driver Training Schools Act;

(ii) failure to comply with any of the provisions of Rule 708-2;

(iii) cancellation of surety bond as required in Subsection R708-2-8;

(iv) providing false information in an application or form required by the division;

(v) violation of Subsection R708-2-11 pertaining to moving violations or an accident that results in a suspension or revocation of a driver license;

(vi) failure to permit the division or its representatives to inspect any school classroom, record, or vehicle used in instruction;

(c) conviction of a felony, or conviction of or reasonable grounds to believe an instructor has committed, a crime of moral turpitude;

(d) conviction of a felony, or conviction of or reasonable grounds to believe any licensee has committed a crime of moral turpitude; and

(i) failure to appear for a hearing on any of the above charges.

(2) Any proceeding to revoke, place on probation, or refuse to issue or renew an instructor license, operator license, commercial driver training school license or a testing only school license is an informal adjudicative proceeding under the Utah Administrative Procedures Act, Section 63G-4-202.

(3) Any licensee who has had a license revoked shall not be eligible to reapply for a license until six months have elapsed since the date of the revocation. The applicant shall complete an application for an original license and meet all applicable requirements for an original license. In addition to the other fees provided in Subsection R708-2-5, the licensee shall be required to pay a $75 reinstatement fee for each license revoked to the division upon application for reinstatement.

(a) Upon receipt of a completed application for an instructor license, operator license, commercial driver training school license or a testing only school, and applicable documentation and fees, the division shall conduct a review process as established by the division director in order to determine eligibility for reinstatement or re-licensure.

(b) Notice of final decision shall be in writing by the division within twenty days of receipt of evidence that all requirements have been met for reinstatement or re-licensure.

(c) When a request for reinstatement is denied, the applicant shall have an opportunity to request a hearing in writing within five days of receipt of the final decision of the division.

R708-2-26. Procedures Governing Informal Adjudicative Proceedings

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(1) The following procedures will govern informal adjudicative proceedings:

(a) the division shall commence an action to revoke, place on probation, or refuse to issue or renew a license by the issuance of notice of agency action. The notice of agency action shall comply with the provisions of Subsection 63G-4-201;

(b) no response is required to the notice of agency action;

(c) an opportunity for a hearing shall be granted on a revocation, probation or refusal to issue or renew a license when the division receives in writing a proper request for a hearing;

(d) the division will send written notice of a hearing to the licensee or applicant at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing;

(e) no discovery, either compulsory or voluntary, shall be permitted prior to the hearing except that all parties shall have access to information in the division's files, and to investigator information and materials not restricted by law;

(f) the division shall designate an individual or panel to conduct the hearing; and

(g) within twenty days after the date of the close of the hearing or after the failure of a party to appear for the hearing, the individual or panel conducting the hearing shall issue a written decision which shall constitute final agency action. The decision shall state the decision, the reason for the decision, notice of right to request reconsideration under Subsection 63G-4-302, notice of right of judicial review under Subsection 63G-4-402, and the time limits for filing an appeal to the appropriate district court.

(2) A commercial driver training school, after being notified of the division's intent to take action, may not transfer any contracts, records, properties, training activities, obligations, or licenses to another party.

(3) If a commercial driver training school license is revoked, placed on probation or refused renewal, the existing classroom, behind-the-wheel, and observation training hours may not be transferred to another school for completion.

(4) If a commercial driver training school license is revoked or refused renewal under the emergency provisions of the school shall not be authorized to conduct business unless otherwise determined at a hearing.

(5) If an instructor license is revoked, placed on probation, or refused renewal under the emergency provisions of Section 63G-4-502, and the school license is valid, the school may continue operation provided that an instructor employed by the school with a valid instructor license ensures operation does not compromise public safety.

(6) If an operator license is revoked, placed on probation, or refused renewal under the emergency provisions of Section 63G-4-502, and the school license is valid, the school may continue operation provided that an operator employed by the school with a valid operator license ensures operation does not compromise public safety.

(7) An instructor license, operator license, commercial driver training school license or a testing only school license may be placed on probation upon approval of the director of the division or designee.

(a) Any licensee placed on probation shall be subject to a period of close supervised probation conditions to be determined by the division. During a period of probation, provided that the terms of the probation agreement are adhered to by the probationer licensee. The instructor license, operator license, commercial driver training school license or a testing only school license shall remain intact and the instructor, operator, or school will be allowed to continue operation.