Section 19-122-3 - Issuance of instruction or commercial learner's permitNo instruction or commercial learner's permit shall be issued to an applicant unless the applicant:
(1) Passes the vision test described in section 19-122-356;(2) Passes a written, oral, or automated test pursuant to sections 19-122-10 and 19-122-11, determined by the examiner of drivers to be appropriate for the category of motor vehicle for which the applicant seeks to be licensed;(3) Presents proof of name and date of birth. CLP or category 4 applicants must be at least 18 years of age;(4) Presents social security card unless the examiner of drivers receives verification from the United States Social Security Administration stating the applicant is ineligible for a social security number or the applicant refuses or is unable to provide a social security number. If an applicant refuses or is unable to provide a social security number, the applicant will be eligible for issuance of a limited purpose instruction permit upon meeting all other applicable requirements for issuance provided in this section;(5) Meets the qualification standards of 49 CFR, Part 391, Subparts B and E if the applicant expects to obtain a category 4 or commercial learner's permit. An applicant for a commercial driver's license who is not physically qualified under 49 CFR 391.41(b)(1) or (2) may qualify by obtaining an intrastate physical disability waiver. An application is available at the DOT Motor Vehicle Safety Office Library web site.(6) Shows a clear driving status on the Commercial Driver License Information System, the National Driver Register Problem Driver Pointer System, and other data exchange applications to determine the applicant's identity and eligibility; and(7) Presents proof of residency in the State of Hawaii in accordance with section 19-122-302(2) (D) to obtain a permit for a commercial driver's license.[Eff 8/26/82; am and comp 6/15/91; am and comp 12/2/00; am and comp 11/30/02; am and comp 5/15/06; am and comp 5/2/08; comp 7/29/10; comp 10/14/11; am and comp JAN 17 2014] (Auth: HRS §§ 286-18, 286-110, 286-111, 286-236, 49 CFR §383.73 ) (Imp: HRS §§ 286-110, 286-111, 286-236, 49 CFR §383.73 )[Am and Comp 11/4/2016] (Auth: HRS § 286-104.5) (Imp: HRS § 286-104.5)