Ariz. Admin. Code § 17-5-302

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R17-5-302 - Professional Driver Training School and Traffic Survival School Licensing; Eligibility and Application Requirements

A. An applicant for a professional driver training school or traffic survival school license, issued by the Department or private entity under A.R.S. § 28-3411 or 32-2371 and this Section, shall meet all applicable licensing requirements under state law and this Article when applying for an original or renewal license.

B. An applicant for a professional driver training school or traffic survival school license shall complete and submit to the Department or private entity an application packet that contains all of the following:

1. An application, completed on a form approved by the Department;

2. Certification that each classroom used for the instruction of students is maintained in compliance with all applicable fire codes and local zoning ordinances;

3. Certification that each classroom used for the instruction of students meets the accessibility requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), as amended;

4. A copy of the following documents relating to the applicant's business if the applicant is a:

a. Corporation:

i. A copy of the articles of incorporation, including any amendments filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission; and

ii. Any other official documents, including copies of board meeting minutes and annual reports that reflect the most recent change to the corporate name, structure, or officers;

b. Limited liability company:

i. A copy of the articles of organization, including any amendments filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission; or

ii. A copy of the application for registration as a foreign limited liability company filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission and a copy of the certificate of registration issued by the Arizona Corporation Commission to a foreign limited liability company;

c. Limited partnership or a limited liability partnership:

i. A copy of a valid certificate of existence issued by the Arizona Office of the Secretary of State;

ii. A copy, stamped "filed" by the Arizona Office of the Secretary of State, of a certificate of limited partnership, certificate of foreign limited partnership, limited liability partnership form, foreign limited liability partnership form, or statement of qualification for conversion of limited partnership or limited liability partnership; or

iii. A copy of a valid trade name certificate issued by the Arizona Office of the Secretary of State; or

d. Sole proprietor:

i. A copy of a valid certificate of existence issued by the Arizona Office of the Secretary of State, or

ii. A copy of a valid trade name certificate issued by the Arizona Office of the Secretary of State;

5. The name and Arizona address of the school's statutory agent, as designated in the articles of incorporation, if the applicant is a corporation;

6. Documentation prescribed under A.R.S. § 41-1080 indicating that each applicant's presence in the United States is authorized under federal law if the applicant is an individual, a sole proprietor, or part of a general partnership;

7. Payment of the license fees prescribed under A.R.S. § 28-3415 or 32-2374 for each activity requested; and

8. A form, approved by the Department, completed for each branch license, if applicable, and accompanied by payment of any applicable branch license fees prescribed under A.R.S. § 28-3415 or 32-2374.

C. An applicant shall not use the following in any part of its school name, which is subject to approval by the Department or private entity:

1. The terms "Arizona Department of Transportation," "Department of Transportation," "Motor Vehicle Division," "Motor Vehicle Department," "Division of Motor Vehicles," or "Department of Motor Vehicles;" or

2. The acronyms "ADOT," "DOT," "MVD," or "DMV."

D. Professional driver training school applicants must provide the following additional documents with the school's application packet:

1. A copy of the school's complete curriculum, including a sample of all written examinations and answer keys, unless the curriculum is provided by the Department or private entity;

2. Verification of liability insurance coverage reflecting at least the minimum amount prescribed under A.R.S. § 32-2393 for each motor vehicle used to provide instruction; and

3. Diagrams detailing a minimum of three separate behind-the-wheel final evaluation routes with a written narrative indicating all required maneuvers, if the applicant will be providing behind-the-wheel driver training.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R17-5-302

New Section recodified from R17-4-512 at 7 A.A.R. 3483, effective July 20, 2001 (Supp. 01-3). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 1096, effective 9/1/2015. Amended by final rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 2045, effective 9/5/2017.