Application Requirements for a Traffic Violator School Instructor License
Purpose
The purpose of this page is to assist the prospective traffic violator school instructor by describing the requirements to obtain an driving instructor license from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
What is a Traffic Violator School Instructor?
A "traffic violator school instructor" is any person who provides instruction to traffic violators on behalf of a traffic violator school. CVC Section 626.4
Background Investigation
A background investigation is conducted on all applicants. Failure to disclose any and all convictions requested on the application may result in the refusal or denial of your license. The department may refuse to issue a license to any applicant who has been convicted of a crime or committed any act or engaged in any conduct involving moral turpitude which is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the licensed activity. A conviction based on plea of nolo contendere is a conviction within the meaning of this section. CVC Sections 11106, 11206.5, 11211, 11215, and 11215.7 Persons previously working under a license issued by DMV, which was revoked or suspended for cause may also be denied a license. In addition, the California Code of Regulations (CCR) and other sections of the California Vehicle Code provides guidelines used by the department in determining whether a license should be issued. CCR, Title 13, Chapter 1.
Requirements for a Traffic Violator School Instructor's License
The requirements are defined in Vehicle Code Sections 626, and 11206 et seq. and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 13, Article 4.7, Sections 345.06, 345.11, 345.13, 345.23, 345.25, 345.26 345.39, 345.41, 345.54, 345.68, 345.72, 345.78, 345.86, and 345.88
Every applicant for a Traffic Violator School Instructor's License must:
- File an application with the department. CVC Section 11206 et seq. and CCR, Title 13, Section 345.06
- Pay the required fees. CVC Section 11208 (c)
- Submit a sworn statement from a licensed traffic violator school certifying that the school intends to employ the applicant. CCR, Title 13, Section 345.06
- Be 18 years of age or older. CVC Section 11206 (a)(4)
- Have a driving record which does not contain an outstanding notice for violating a written promise to appear in court or for willfully failing to pay a lawfully imposed fine. CVC Section 11206(a)(3)
- Have a high school diploma or its equivalent. CVC Section 11206 (a)(1)
- Pass the required written examination. CVC Section 11206 (a)(2)
- Hold a currently valid California driver's license, which is not subject to probation pursuant to California Vehicle Code, Section 14250, due to the applicant being a negligent operator. CVC Section 11206 (a)(3)
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Traffic Violator School Instructor License renewal forms.
Fees to change an existing Traffic Violator School Instructor license.
Form(s)to change your existing traffic violator school instructor license.
Traffic Violator School Instructor Examination Required
An application for a traffic violator school instructor license will be given an exam as follows:
A written tests covering the following:
- Traffic laws
- Safe driving practices
- Safe operation of motor vehicles
- Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques