Escort driver certification[1] 


When do I need to have escort driver certification? 
Escort driver certification is mandatory if you escort over - dimensional loads on the highways of New York State 1 you act as a flag person for over - dimensional loads Escort driver certification is not mandatory if you escort an over - dimensional load that is less than the requirement stated in footnote #1 you are a member of the military and escort military convoys you escort state governmental vehicles 

What are the qualifications for providing escort services? 
To qualify as a certified escort driver , you must be 21 years old or older have a valid New York State driver license or valid license in the state or jurisdiction in which you are a resident 2 pass the Escort Driver's Certification Test 

How do I get certified as an escort vehicle driver? 
To get your escort vehicle driver certification go to a DMV office that offers the escort driver certification test complete the Vehicle Escort Driver Application PDF [2] MV-65 take the written test 3 You do not need to make an appointment to take the test. However , the test is not offered in all DMV Offices. Call the DMV office where you plan to take the test to be sure the test is offered at that location. If you have a NY State driver license you must bring it with you when you go to the office to take the test. If you have a driver license issued by another state , you must bring your valid driver license and additional identification with you to the office. See the DMV Document Guide [3] for more information about acceptable additional identification. All information necessary to pass the test is in the Department of Transportation Certified Escort Manual PDF [4]. You should also be familiar with the New York State Driver's Manual [5]. If you pass the test you will be immediately certified to provide escort services for over - dimensional loads. You will be given a 60-day Interim Escort Driver Certificate. Your permanen

user: Yeah, i'm looking to know more about escort driver certification.

assistant: Are you looking for requirements for that certification?

user: Yes, that's correct. I want to know when i need one?

assistant: No problem. That certification is mandatory if you escort dimensional loads through highways in NYS  or if you act as a flag person for that type of load.

user: Ok, thanks. And, what kind of penalties do i have with one of those certifications?

assistant: Could be ranging from fines up to a variety of penalties. that would depend on your's violation nature.

user: Of course. You know, i would like to operate legally as an escort driver in NYS, what can i do in order to do that?

assistant: If you want to get your legal status, first of all you must possess a valid NYS Certified Vehicle Escort Certificate or also known as form MV-64. That document should always accompany you whenever you are driving escort vehicle in NYS.

user: Ok, taking notes about it. another question. How do i know if a DMV office is offering this certification test?

assistant: That's easy. Whenever a DMV office put a offer fo that certificate, you'll find out checking the Office Hours area for that particular office.