Section R17-7-605. Additional Authorized CDLE Program Require- ments

In addition to satisfying the requirements of R17-7-204, the autho- rized third party shall:

1.        Ensure all vehicles used for examination:

a.         Are representative of the class and type for which the individual is seeking a driver license;

b.        Are maintained in a safe operating condition;

c.         Comply with registration and insurance require- ments set forth in A.R.S. Title 28, Chapters 7, 9, 15, and 16; and

d.        Comply with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations;

2.        Maintain compliance with applicable federal rules and the federal rules as adopted by the Department under 17

A.A.C. Chapter 5, Article 2;

3.        Allow employees or agents of the Department, any law enforcement agency, or the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration without prior notice to do any of the fol- lowing:

a.         Take the tests administered by the authorized third party as if the employee or agent is a test applicant,

b.        Co-score along with the commercial driver license examiner during skills tests to compare pass or fail results,

c.         Retest a sample of drivers who were examined by the authorized third party, or

d.        Provide access to a vehicle for use under this subsec- tion;

4.        Maintain the following records at the authorized third party’s principal place of business:

a.         A copy of its current authorization agreement with the Department,

b.        A copy of the current commercial driver license examiner’s certificate for each examiner,

c.         A copy of each completed skills test score sheet for the current calendar year and the past two calendar years,

d.        A copy of the authorized third party’s  approved skills test routes and test sites, and

e.         A copy of each commercial driver license exam- iner’s training record;

5.        Submit to the Department by the fifth day of each month, a monthly reconciliation report. If the authorized third party fails to timely submit a monthly reconciliation report, the Department may:

a.         Give an oral or written warning for the first untimely report,

b.        Send a letter of concern for the second untimely report in a 12-month period, or

c.         Suspend or cancel the authorization for the third untimely report in a 12-month period; and

6.        Verify each CDL applicant:

a.         Possesses a valid Arizona driver license with a pho- tograph and a valid Department-issued commercial instruction permit for the class and endorsement of the vehicle to be used in the skills test, and

b.        Has successfully completed the CDL written tests.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 2418, effective August 5, 2006 (Supp. 06-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1138, effective May 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2).