La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § III-143
30-Hour Classroom Course-a DPS approved program which shall consist of a course of not less than 30 hours of classroom instruction required of first-time driver's license applicants' age 14 years 9 months through 17 excluding lunch breaks. This course shall be conducted utilizing the curriculum contained in this Subchapter
Adult-a person 18 years of age or older
Background Check-a secure and reliable way to initiate a criminal check on potential owners, instructors, employees and other types of applicants.
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction-a course which shall consist of a minimum of eight hours of instruction with a student as the operator of a dual-controlled motor vehicle. The course is also referred to as BTW.
Classroom Instruction-a driver education course that is administered in a classroom environment that enables a student to learn through various instructional methods, under the direct guidance of a properly licensed driver education instructor
Commissioner-the assistant secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, Office of Motor Vehicles.
DPS-the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, acting directly or through its duly authorized officers and representatives.
Driver Education Certificate of Completion-proof of completion of any portion of the driver education course or the pre-licensing course required by law. The course is administered by a certified and approved driving school in the form designated by the DPS.
Driver Education Course-a formal class or program that prepares a new driver to obtain a learner's permit or driver's license. The course of study may be administered in a classroom and in a vehicle. Individuals are instructed on the techniques of driving a vehicle, safety precautions and traffic regulations and laws.
Driver Education Registration and Course Form-a document issued by the driving school on a form approved and provided by DPS. The registration of students, driving instruction details, behind-the-wheel assessment and other information will be documented on this form.
Driving School-an entity licensed by DPS that offers instruction for the purpose of educating and training an individual, by offering a 38-hour driver education course or a 14-hour pre-licensing course, or both.
Eight-Hour behind the Wheel Course Assessment-An assessment administered at the end of the Behind the Wheel driving to determine a student's driving ability. If under the age of 18, the student's parent or guardian may sign, authorizing the instruction. The assessment may be replaced by the Third-Party Road Skills Exam, for students registered in a 14-hour pre-licensing course, if the instructor determines the student has demonstrated the necessary skills during the eight hours behind the wheel training.
Fees-the monetary amount for a school license or instructor license. All fees shall be submitted in the form of a money order, certified check or secondary school system checks.
Instructor-a person who is licensed by DPS to provide the driver education curriculum through classroom or behind-the-wheel instruction, and is contracted with DPS to administer the knowledge and road skills test.
Instructor License-a license issued by DPS that authorizes the holder of the license to provide instruction in driver education courses.
Knowledge Test-final test for the driver education and pre-licensing classroom courses. This test is provided to the driving school by the Office of Motor Vehicles.
Letter of Warning-identification of a violation. The letter will provide that the violation must be corrected and may provide directions and a timeframe of the plans for the suggested corrections.
Major Offense-an infraction of major regulations and policies outlined within this Chapter, which may include but not be limited to, driving schools not adhering to all applicable federal and state laws or engaging in any form of unlawful discrimination or other activities. The commissioner maintains discretion to determine any violations which will amount to a major offense and any monetary penalty to be assessed.
Minor-a person under the age of 18.
Minor Offense-an infraction of minor regulations and policies outlined within this Chapter, which may include but not be limited to, failure to notify students of grievance procedures, accompanying students to OMV with the purpose of assisting the student in completion of the driver's license exam, failure to display the driving school license at the place of business, failure to maintain lesson plans and schedules for the driving school. The commissioner maintains discretion to determine any violations which will amount to a minor offense and any monetary penalty to be assessed.
Motor Vehicle-automobiles, trucks, truck-tractors, trailers and semi-trailers and motorcycles, propelled by steam, gasoline, electricity, or any other source of energy other than muscular power, except farm implements temporarily operated or moved on a roadway or vehicles operated only on rails or tracks constructed therefor
OMV-any reference herein to OMV shall be construed as referring to the Office of Motor Vehicles, Training and Certification Unit, PO. Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA 70896.
Operator-every person who is in actual physical control of a motor vehicle upon a roadway.
Owner/Administrator-a licensed person or provider who has the principle responsibility for a driver education program.
Penalty-monetary assessment for violation of prohibited activities and procedures outlined in this Chapter Fine amounts will be based on the nature of the offense, the number of previous offenses, the number of rules violated and the number of times the violations occurred and will be determined by the commissioner Any penalty assessed shall be between $100 and $1,500 per violation.
Person-every natural person, firm, co-partnership, association or corporation.
Pre-Licensing Course-a program which shall consist of six hours of classroom instruction and an eight hour behind-the-wheel course required of first-time driver's license applicants 18 years of age or above, if a 30-hour classroom course is not completed. The six hours of classroom instruction of the pre-licensing course may be taught by alternative means.
Revocation-termination of license to operate a driving school or to instruct at a driving school as provided in these rules and regulations.
Road Skills Test-a driving test required for the issuance of a driver's license that demonstrates the applicant's ability to safely operate and maneuver a vehicle in traffic.
School License-a license issued by DPS authorizing the holder of the license to provide driver education courses.
Secretary-the deputy secretary of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services, or his appointed designee.
Street or Roadway-the entire width between the boundary lines of every publicly maintained thoroughfare when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel.
Student-a person who is enrolled or seeking enrollment in a driver education course or a pre-licensing course.
Supervision-the action or process of watching or directing what someone does or how something is done, or both.
Suspension-the temporary withdrawal of a school or instructor's license for violations of the laws and rules pertaining to driver's education, or both.
Teaching Certificate-a certificate issued by the Louisiana Department of Education indicating the holder is qualified to teach in the secondary schools of this state.
Temporary Instructional Permit-a Class "E" temporary instructional permit (TIP) obtained from OMV prior to the administration of the knowledge test to the student, operating a motor vehicle during on-road skills instruction or to be administered a road skills test.
Third-Party Examiner-an individual who has contracted with OMV to administer the OMV knowledge test and the road skills test through a third-party tester
Third-Party Tester-for purposes of this Chapter, a driving school with which DPS has perfected a contract with to administer knowledge and road skills tests required by Louisiana law for driver's license issuance.
La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § III-143