Arizona Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 17, 2016) |
Title 17. TRANSPORTATION |
Chapter 5. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - COMMERCIAL PROGRAMS |
Article 3. PROFESSIONAL DRIVER SERVICES |
Section R17-5-302. Professional Driver Training School and Traffic Survival School Licensing; Eligibility and Application Require- ments
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A. An applicant for a professional driver training school or traffic survival school license, issued by the Department or private entity under A.R.S. § 28-3411 or 32-2371 and this Section, shall be at least 21 years of age and meet all applicable licens- ing requirements under state law and this Article when apply- ing for an original or renewal license.
B. An applicant for a professional driver training school or traffic survival school license shall complete and submit to the Department or private entity an application packet that con- tains all of the following:
1. An application, completed on a form approved by the Department;
2. Certification that each classroom used for the instruction of students is maintained in compliance with all applica- ble fire codes and local zoning ordinances;
3. Certification that each classroom used for the instruction of students meets the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), as amended;
4. A copy of the following documents relating to the appli- cant’s business if the applicant is a:
a. Corporation:
i. A copy of the articles of incorporation, includ- ing any amendments filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission; and
ii. Any other official documents, including copies of board meeting minutes and annual reports that reflect the most recent change to the corpo- rate name, structure, or officers;
b. Limited liability company:
i. A copy of the articles of organization, including any amendments filed with the Arizona Corpo- ration Commission; or
ii. A copy of the application for registration as a foreign limited liability company filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission and a copy of the certificate of registration issued by the Arizona Corporation Commission to a foreign limited liability company;
c. Limited partnership or a limited liability partnership:
i. A copy of a valid certificate of existence issued by the Arizona Office of the Secretary of State;
ii. A copy, stamped “filed” by the Arizona Office of the Secretary of State, of a certificate of lim- ited partnership, certificate of foreign limited partnership, limited liability partnership form, foreign limited liability partnership form, or statement of qualification for conversion of limited partnership or limited liability partner- ship; or
iii. A copy of a valid trade name certificate issued by the Arizona Office of the Secretary of State; or
d. Sole proprietor:
i. A copy of a valid certificate of existence issued by the Arizona Office of the Secretary of State, or
ii. A copy of a valid trade name certificate issued by the Arizona Office of the Secretary of State;
5. A copy of a high school diploma or equivalent for each applicant;
6. Documentation prescribed under A.R.S. § 41-1080 indi- cating that each applicant’s presence in the United States is authorized under federal law if the applicant is an indi- vidual, a sole proprietor, or part of a general partnership;
7. Payment of the license fees prescribed under A.R.S. § 28- 3415 or 32-2374 for each activity requested; and
8. A form, approved by the Department, completed for each branch license, if applicable, and accompanied by pay- ment of any applicable branch license fees prescribed under A.R.S. § 28-3415 or 32-2374.
C. An applicant shall not use the following in any part of its school name, which are subject to approval by the Department or private entity:
1. The terms “Arizona Department of Transportation,” “Department of Transportation,” “Motor Vehicle Divi- sion,” “Motor Vehicle Department,” “Division of Motor Vehicles,” or “Department of Motor Vehicles;” or
2. The acronyms “ADOT,” “DOT,” “MVD,” or “DMV.”
D. Professional driver training school applicants must provide the following additional documents with the school’s application packet:
1. A copy of the school’s complete curriculum, including a sample of all written examinations and answer keys, unless the curriculum is provided by the Department or private entity;
2. Verification of liability insurance coverage reflecting at least the minimum amount prescribed under A.R.S. § 32- 2393 for each motor vehicle used to provide instruction; and
3. Diagrams detailing a minimum of three separate road skills test routes with narrative indicating all required maneuvers, if the applicant will be providing behind-the-wheel driver train- ing.
Historical Note
New Section recodified from R17-4-512 at 7 A.A.R. 3483, effective July 20, 2001 (Supp. 01-3). Section amended by exempt rulemaking under Laws 2013, Ch.
129, § 27 at 21 A.A.R. 1096, effective September 1, 2015
(Supp. 15-2).