Section 14-111g-7 - Approval of instructors(a) Each instructor who provides any portion of an operator retraining program shall be approved by the Commissioner to teach operator training in this State, and shall have completed course work, of length and of content approved by the Commissioner, specifically related to operator retraining.(b) The Commissioner shall not approve any applicant as an instructor of an operator retraining program who has not successfully completed a certified provider's operator retraining program course which consists of, at a minimum, thirty (30) hours and which includes, at a minimum, the following course content: (1) Identification of problem driving attitudes and behaviors;(2) Development of appropriate motor vehicle operation driving attitudes and behaviors;(3) Recognition of highway and operating risk factors;(4) Motor vehicle operation strategies which seek the prevention of future moving or suspension violations;(5) The effects of alcohol and drug use on motor vehicle operation; and(6) Connecticut's motor vehicle operation laws and any applicable motor vehicle operation regulations.(c) Prior to approval of an instructor, the Commissioner shall review the applicant's character, driving history and criminal record. The instructor applicant shall submit a certified driving history and information pertaining to any criminal convictions on forms provided by the Commissioner.(d) Each instructor, in order to maintain the Commissioner's approval, shall successfully complete an additional program of operator retraining instruction biennially, consisting of not less than three (3) hours, as shall be specified by the Commissioner.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-111g-7
Adopted effective October 25, 2002; Amended November 1, 2011