DAR File No. 41203

This notice was published in the February 15, 2017, issue (Vol. 2017, No. 4) of the Utah State Bulletin.


Public Safety, Driver License

Rule R708-2

Commercial Driver Training Schools

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 41203
Filed: 01/20/2017 01:17:04 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is authorized by Section 53-3-505, which requires the commissioner to make rules regarding the requirements for a commercial driving school license, an instructor's license, applications for licenses, and minimum standards for use of driving simulators.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written public comment was received in reference to this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule is required under Section 53-3-505, which requires the commissioner to make rules regarding the requirements for a commercial driving school license, an instructor's license, applications for licenses, and minimum standards for use of driving simulators. The rule allows the division to ensure that commercial driving schools and instructors maintain the equipment, knowledge, and materials to effectively train students to operate a motor vehicle on the highways. The rule also ensures that individuals involved in commercial driver education possess the moral character and physical ability necessary to engage with students. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Public Safety
Driver License
CALVIN L RAMPTON COMPLEX
4501 S 2700 W 3RD FL
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84119-5595

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

  • Marge Dalton at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4456, by FAX at 801-957-8502, or by Internet E-mail at modalton@utah.gov
  • Kim Gibb at the above address, by phone at 801-556-8198, by FAX at 801-964-4482, or by Internet E-mail at kgibb@utah.gov

Effective:

01/20/2017

Authorized by:

Chris Caras, Director


Additional Information

More information about a Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation is available online.

The Portable Document Format (PDF) version of the Bulletin is the official version. The PDF version of this issue is available at https://rules.utah.gov/publicat/bull-pdf/2017/b20170215.pdf. The HTML edition of the Bulletin is a convenience copy. Any discrepancy between the PDF version and HTML version is resolved in favor of the PDF version.

For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Marge Dalton at the above address, by phone at 801-965-4456, by FAX at 801-957-8502, or by Internet E-mail at modalton@utah.gov; Kim Gibb at the above address, by phone at 801-556-8198, by FAX at 801-964-4482, or by Internet E-mail at kgibb@utah.gov.  For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Office of Administrative Rules.