Mo. Code Regs. tit. 12 § 10-24.390

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 21, November 1, 2024.

Section 12 CSR 10-24.390 - [Effective 11/30/2024] Commercial Learner's Permit

PURPOSE: This amendment updates the name commercial driver instruction permit to the commercial learner's permit and adds limitations for permit holders specific to federal endorsements.

PURPOSE: This rule establishes requirements for a commercial driver to obtain a commercial learner's permit.

(1) Before applying for a commercial learner's permit (CLP), the person shall possess a valid Missouri driver license.

(2) Any applicant for a commercial learner's permit shall meet all requirements of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act (sections 302.700-302.780, RSMo), except for the pre-trip inspection, off-road basic controls, and on-road driving tests.

(3) Prior to issuance of a commercial learner's permit, the person shall present evidence that the appropriate commercial motor vehicle written tests were completed for the class and type of vehicle to be operated.

(4) A commercial learner's permit cannot be used to operate a commercial motor vehicle transporting hazardous materials as defined in 49 CFR 383.5.

(5) A commercial learner's permit cannot be issued with a double/triple trailer (T) endorsement.

(6) The commercial learner's permit holder with a passenger endorsement is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle carrying passengers, other than federal/state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the commercial driver license holder accompanying the CLP holder as prescribed by 49 CFR 383.25(a)(1).

(7) A commercial learner's permit holder with a school bus (S) endorsement is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle carrying passengers, other than federal/state auditors and inspectors, test examiners, other trainees, and the commercial driver license holder accompanying the CLP holder as prescribed by 49 CFR 383.25(a)(1).

(8) A commercial learner's permit holder with a tank (N) endorsement may only operate an empty tank vehicle and is prohibited from operating any tank vehicle that previously contained hazardous materials unless such tank has been purged of any residue.

(9) Notwithstanding any provision of this rule to the contrary, nothing in this rule shall be interpreted or construed as incorporating by reference any rule, regulation, standard, or guideline of a federal agency.

12 CSR 10-24.390

AUTHORITY: section 302.720, RSMo Supp. 2003.* Emergency rule filed June 7, 1991, effective June 17, 1991, expired Oct. 4, 1991. Original rule filed June 7, 1991, effective Dec. 9, 1991. Emergency rule filed Sept. 24, 1991, effective Oct. 4, 1991, expired Jan. 31, 1992. Amended: Filed Feb. 28, 1992, effective Aug. 6, 1992. Amended: Filed June 24, 2003, effective Dec. 30, 2003.

Amended by Missouri Register July 1, 2015/Volume 40, Number 13, effective 8/31/2015

Amended by Missouri Register October 15, 2024/volume 49, Number 20, effective 11/30/2024.

*Original authority: 302.720, RSMo 1989, amended 1995, 2002.