24 Va. Admin. Code § 20-121-180

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 24VAC20-121-180 - [Effective 1/2/2025] Class A instructor license requirements

A. Applicants for a Class A instructor's license shall possess a valid Virginia nonrestricted interstate commercial driver's license (CDL), with the appropriate vehicle classes and endorsements for the type of instruction the applicant intends to provide.

Instructor applicants shall provide with applications certifications that the applicant meets the physical requirements and any alcohol and drug screening requirements for commercial drivers as specified in the federal motor carrier safety regulations. A copy of such certification shall be kept in the instructor's file maintained by the driver training school employing the instructor.

If applicants for a Class A instructor's license hold a valid CDL from a state other than Virginia at the time of licensing, the applicant shall maintain a valid CDL throughout the entire licensure period and shall provide to the department a copy of the applicant's driving record from that other state upon application and, if licensed as a Class A instructor by the department, on a quarterly basis thereafter.

Those applicants for and holders of a Class A instructor's license shall also provide notice to the department in a format prescribed by the department of any conviction of traffic infractions, misdemeanors, or felonies, any administrative actions relating to driving or any driver's license revocation, suspension, cancellation, disqualification or other loss of driving privilege within 15 calendar days of the conviction or administrative action, or within 15 calendar days of the imposition of the revocation, suspension, cancellation, disqualification, or other loss of driving privilege.

B. Instructors shall complete in-service instructor training provided by the school prior to offering student instruction. The requirements of such in-service instructor training shall be established and made available to licensed Class A schools by the department and shall include the following topic areas:

1. Basic instructional skills;

2. Student teaching with a mentor;

3. Background in federal, state, and local laws and ordinances;

4. Basic skills for operating commercial motor vehicles;

5. Safe operating practices;

6. Maintenance of commercial motor vehicles; and

7. Safe trip planning.

24 Va. Admin. Code § 20-121-180

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 4, eff. January 1, 2008; amended, Virginia Register Volume 27, Issue 9, eff. February 2, 2011; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 7, eff. 1/2/2025.

Statutory Authority: §§ 46.2-203 and 46.2-1703 of the Code of Virginia.