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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 22 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM › Chapter 11.22.03 - Preventive Maintenance Standards for Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles and Passenger Buses › Section 11.22.03.25 - Brake and Clutch Pedal

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A. Brake
				Pedal. Inspect brake pedal for:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Operation.
(1) Brake pedal does not return when released or is
						  binding or misaligned.
(2) Condition.
(2) Brake pedal or air treadle is loose or foot surface
						  or pedal pad, if applicable, is missing or worn smooth.
B.
				Clutch Pedal. Inspect clutch pedal for:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Operation.
(1) Clutch pedal does not return when released or is
						  binding or misaligned.
(2) Condition.
(2) Clutch pedal is loose or foot surface or pedal pad,
						  if applicable, is missing or worn smooth.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 22 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM › Chapter 11.22.03 - Preventive Maintenance Standards for Multipurpose Passenger Vehicles and Passenger Buses › Section 11.22.03.26 - Horn

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A. Inspect for:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Presence.
(1) Horn is missing.
(2) Operation.
(2) Horn fails to function.
(3) Accessibility.
(3) Means of activating horn is not readily accessible to
						  the driver.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 22 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM › Chapter 11.22.04 - Preventive Maintenance Standards for Freight Trailers and Freight Semitrailers › Section 11.22.04.01 - Applicability

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The standards, requirements, and procedures set forth in this
				  chapter are applicable to equipment originally installed by the manufacturer or
				  required by federal or State law or regulation on any vehicle registered as a
				  Class G (freight trailer) vehicle under the provisions of Transportation
				  Article, Title 13, Annotated Code of Maryland, or any freight trailer or
				  semitrailer owned by this State or any political subdivision of this State.
				  Compliance with these minimum requirements may not be sufficient for the
				  equipment to remain in compliance for 12 months or 25,000 miles, whichever
				  occurs first. Therefore, more frequent maintenance, service, and repair as
				  deemed necessary by the owner is permitted and recommended.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 22 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM › Chapter 11.22.04 - Preventive Maintenance Standards for Freight Trailers and Freight Semitrailers › Section 11.22.04.02 - Alignment

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A. Axles, beams,
				spindles or mountings which are broken, damaged, worn, rusted, bent, or
				modified may affect wheel alignment, tracking, or vehicle handling or
				stability.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect axles, beams, spindles, and mountings for
						  broken, damaged, worn, rusted, bent, or modified conditions.
(1) Any axle, beam, spindle, or mounting is broken, worn,
						  damaged, rusted, bent, or modified and affects vehicle handling, stability,
						  tracking, or alignment.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 22 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM › Chapter 11.22.04 - Preventive Maintenance Standards for Freight Trailers and Freight Semitrailers › Section 11.22.04.06 - Tires

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A. Tire
				Inspection-Nonsteering Axle.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect for Tire Wear. (a) Tires without tread
						  indicators. (b) Tires with tread wear indicators.
(1) (a) Tire is worn so that less than 2/32 inch remains
						  when measured in any two major grooves at three equally spaced intervals around
						  circumference of a tire. (b) Tread wear indicator contacts the road in any two
						  adjacent major grooves at three equally spaced intervals around circumference
						  of a tire.
(2) Inspect for tread cuts, snags, or sidewall
						  cracks.
(2) Tire has tread cuts or snags or sidewall cracks in
						  any direction and deep enough to expose cord fabric.
(3) Inspect for exposed cord fabric.
(3) Tire has any part of the breaker strip or casing ply
						  exposed in tread.
(4) Inspect for bumps, bulges, or knots.
(4) Tire has visible bump, bulge, or knot related to
						  tread or sidewall separation.
(5) Inspect for patching.
(5) Tire has a boot, blowout patch, or other temporary
						  ply repair.
(6) Inspect for tire matching.
(6) Bias ply and radial ply tires are mixed on same axle,
						  or tires on same axle are not equivalent to size recommended by tire or vehicle
						  manufacturer.
(7) Inspect for restricted usage.
(7) Tire is labeled "Not for Highway Use" or other
						  labelling which excludes use on a highway vehicle.
(8) Inspect for regrooved or recut tires.
(8) Tire is regrooved or recut and regrooving or
						  recutting is not permitted by tire manufacturer.
(9) Inspect for proper mounting.
(9) Tire has tire flap protruding through valve stem slot
						  in rim.
(10) Inspect valves and valve stems for leaks and
						  mounting.
(10) Valve stem leaks, is damaged due to misalignment, or
						  is positioned to interfere with checking tire air pressure.
(11) Inspect for wheel and tire mounting.
(11) Tire or wheel contacts vehicle chassis or body.
(12) Inspect for weight limit rating.
(12) Gross vehicle axle weight exceeds tire load rating,
						  which includes under-inflated tires.
(13) Inspect spare tire storage (if equipped).
(13) A spare tire is not properly secured.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 22 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM › Chapter 11.22.04 - Preventive Maintenance Standards for Freight Trailers and Freight Semitrailers › Section 11.22.04.07 - Wheels, Rims, Lock Rings, Studs, and Nuts

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A. Wheels. Visually inspect:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Disc Wheels. (a) Inspect for condition of wheels. (b)
						  Inspect stud holes.
(1) (a) Wheel is broken, cracked, bent, warped, welded,
						  or loose. (b) Any stud hole is elongated.
(2) Cast Wheels. (a) Inspect for condition of wheels. (b)
						  Inspect stud holes.
(2) (a) Wheel is broken, cracked, bent, scraped, welded,
						  loose, or clamping area is worn. (b) Any stud hole is elongated.
B.
				Rims. Visually inspect for:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Wheel and rim matching.
(1) Wheel and rim are mismatched.
(2) Damage.
(2) Rim is broken, cracked, bent, warped, or loose.
C.
				Lock Rings.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect for butted lock rings.
(1) Locking ring end clearance is less than 1/8
						  inch.
D.
				Studs, Nuts, and Clamps. Inspect for:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Presence and tightness.
(1) Stud, nut, or clamp is missing or loose.
(2) Thread engagement.
(2) Threads are cross-threaded or improperly
						  engaged.
(3) Condition.
(3) Stud, nut, or clamp is broken, cracked, bent, welded,
						  or seized.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 22 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM › Chapter 11.22.04 - Preventive Maintenance Standards for Freight Trailers and Freight Semitrailers › Section 11.22.04.10 - Electrical System

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A. Wiring.
				Visually inspect wiring for:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Condition.
(1) Insulation is broken, cracked, chafed, or connections
						  are corroded.
(2) Mounting.
(2) Wiring is loose to permit contact with exhaust system
						  or moving parts.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 22 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM › Chapter 11.22.04 - Preventive Maintenance Standards for Freight Trailers and Freight Semitrailers › Section 11.22.04.11 - Hitches and Coupling Devices

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A.
				Upper Fifth Wheel Plate.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect fifth wheel plate condition for contamination
						  and lubrication.
(1) Broken, cracked, loose, or has 1/8 inch or more wear,
						  or coupling areas are contaminated with gravel, sand or dirt, or are not
						  properly lubricated.
B.
				Kingpin.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect kingpin condition.
(1) Kingpin is broken, cracked, loose, or deformed.
(2) Inspect kingpin wear.
(2) Kingpin is worn 1/8 inch or more.
C.
				No-Slack Hitch. Apply air pressure to no-slack hitch before inspecting.
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Inspect cushion for movement and adjustment.
(1) Cushion does not move or is out of adjustment.
(2) Inspect for air leaks.
(2) There is an air leak at the chamber, a line, or
						  connection.
D.
				Converter Dolly and Fifth Wheel Structure. Inspect:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Frame.
(1) Broken, cracked, warped, or contains broken or
						  cracked welds or loose or missing bolts.
(2) Draw bar.
(2) Broken, cracked, deformed, or contains broken or
						  cracked welds or loose or missing bolts.
(3) Eye or lunette.
(3) Broken, cracked, or excessively worn or repaired by
						  welding.
(4) Fifth wheel mounting bolts.
(4) Broken, cracked, missing, or deformed.
(5) Plate.
(5) Broken, cracked, or lubrication grooves are
						  missing.
(6) Saddle bushings.
(6) Horizontal movement exceeds 1/4 inch.
(7) Jaw and latch.
(7) Broken, cracked, seized, or wear exceeds 1/4
						  inch.
E.
				Trailer Hitches. Inspect hitch for:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Mounting.
(1) Hitch is not securely attached.
(2) Condition.
(2) Any part is missing, bent, seized, or worn to a point
						  where the hitch or components may separate.
(3) Latch.
(3) Latch fails to close and latch.
(4) Repairs.
(4) A cast or forged hitch has been welded.
F.
				Secondary Attachments. Inspect for presence and condition of:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Safety chains or cables .
(1) Missing, broken, cracked, loose, attachment, or
						  improper length.
(2) Cable clamps.
(2) Missing, broken, loose, improperly installed, or
						  insufficient quantity.
(3) Hook.
(3) Missing, broken, cracked, or contains missing
						  parts.
(4) Safety catches.
(4) Missing, broken, cracked, or operates
						  improperly.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 22 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM › Chapter 11.22.04 - Preventive Maintenance Standards for Freight Trailers and Freight Semitrailers › Section 11.22.04.12 - Tanks and Pressure Vessels

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A.
				Tanks. Inspect:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Tank.
(1) Tank leaks, is cracked, or has broken welds.
(2) Valves.
(2) Any valve leaks, is loose, cap is missing, or
						  emergency shutoff valve is inoperable.
(3) Hose or auxiliary attachment.
(3) Any hose or auxiliary attachment is loose or
						  improperly mounted.
(4) Hatches.
(4) Any hatch is missing, loose, not securely attached,
						  or latch is inoperable.
(5) Hatch hinges.
(5) Any hinge is missing, broken, seized, or otherwise
						  inoperable.
(6) Signs and placards.
(6) Sign or placard is missing, not the required type, or
						  is not legible.
B.
				Pressure Vessels. Inspect:
Procedures:
Reject Vehicle If:
(1) Tank.
(1) Tank leaks, is cracked, or contains a cracked or
						  broken weld.
(2) Valves.
(2) Any valve leaks, is loose, cap is missing, or
						  emergency shutoff valve is inoperable.
(3) Hoses.
(3) Any hose or auxiliary attachment is loose or
						  improperly mounted.
(4) Signs and placards.
(4) Sign or placard is missing, not the required type, or
						  is not legible.
(5) Metal certification plate.
(5) Metal certification plate is missing, illegible, or
						  out of date.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.01 - Scope

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This chapter applies to a business entity, organization,
				  institution, or individual in the business of collecting a fee for providing
				  instruction in the driving of motor vehicles.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter,
				the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Administration" means the Motor Vehicle
				Administration.
(2) "Drivers'
				school" or "school" has the meaning set forth in Transportation Article, §
										15-701, Annotated Code
				of Maryland.
(3) "Driving
				instructor" has the meaning set forth in Transportation Article, §
										15-801, Annotated Code
				of Maryland.
(4) "Branch site"
				means a drivers' school business office, classroom, or training site used by a
				licensed school other than the primary business office, classroom, or training
				site.
(5) "Instructor license" or
				"driving instructor license" means a license issued by the Administration under
				Transportation Article, Title 15, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland, that
				authorizes an individual to give instruction in driving a motor
				vehicle.
(6) "License" or "drivers'
				school license" means a license issued by the Administration under
				Transportation Article, Title 15, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of
				Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.03 - Drivers' School License

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A. A
				driver school license issued by the Administration under Transportation
				Article, Title 15, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of Maryland, authorizes a
				business entity, organization, institution, or individual to give instruction
				in the driving of motor vehicles in which a fee is collected.
B. A business entity, organization,
				institution, or individual requesting a license to provide instruction in the
				driving of motor vehicles shall:
(1) Submit
				an application to the Administration requesting licensure and approval to
				conduct specific courses; and
(2)
				Be licensed and receive approval from the Administration before conducting the
				approved courses.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.04 - Qualifications for Drivers' School License Applicants

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A. An applicant for a drivers' school
				license:
(1) Shall be 21 years old or
				older;
(2) May not have a pending
				charge or criminal conviction for:
(a) Fraud
				in the operation of providing instruction;
(b) A crime of moral turpitude;
(c) A sex offense;
(d) Contributing to the delinquency of a
				minor; or
(e) An offense within the
				last 5 years involving:
(i) A controlled
				dangerous substance;
(ii) Alcohol
				or drugs while operating a motor vehicle; or
(iii) A felony while operating a motor
				vehicle;
(3)
				May not have an outstanding complaint or pending charge for alleged violations
				that, if proven, would constitute grounds to refuse, suspend, or revoke the
				school license under Transportation Article, §§
										15-109 and
				15-709, Annotated Code
				of Maryland;
(4) May not have a
				conviction set forth in §A(2) of this regulation within 5 years preceding
				the application date;
(5) Shall
				have a valid federal and State tax identification number;
(6) May not have an unresolved past due tax
				or other financial obligation due to Maryland;
(7) Shall be in compliance with all the State
				and local requirements to be licensed and authorized to do business in
				Maryland; and
(8) Shall have a
				designated business office located in Maryland with posted business
				hours.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.05 - Applying for a School License

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A.
				A business entity, organization, institution, or individual requesting a
				drivers' school license shall submit an application to the
				Administration.
B. The application
				shall be signed by the authorized representative of the business entity,
				organization, or institution.
C.
				The application shall be completed, in its entirety, and be accompanied by:
(1) A nonrefundable application fee set forth
				in COMAR 11.11.05;
(2) A
				description of the type of driving instruction that will be provided;
(3) A list of instructors, including
				qualifications, certifications, and education requirements for teaching the
				courses;
(4) A complete detailed
				copy of the curriculum that identifies:
(a) A
				detailed course description;
(b)
				The performance objectives to be achieved;
(c) The topic areas to be covered;
(d) A detailed description of the instruction
				that shall be completed in each unit or section;
(e) The standards for successful
				completion;
(f) The list of
				audiovisual materials to be used;
(g) The textbooks and reference materials to
				be used;
(h) Copies of the
				examinations, including knowledge and skill portions; and
(i) The typical course schedule of
				sessions;
(5) A
				description of the eligibility requirements to enroll and participate in the
				courses;
(6) A description of the
				course schedule that includes the:
(a) Number
				of hours per session;
(b) Number of
				sessions; and
(c) Normal times of
				day the course will be conducted;
(7) Documentation acceptable to the
				Administration that the applicant has:
(a)
				Workers' Compensation and Unemployment insurance for all school
				employees;
(b) General liability
				insurance covering all business offices and classroom sites for the protection
				of individuals using the premises and equipment during the program instruction;
				and
(c) A surety bond in the amount
				set forth in Transportation Article, §
											15-705, Annotated Code
				of Maryland;
(8) A list
				of each training vehicle to be used by the school for instruction to include:
(a) The vehicle's year, make, registration
				plate number, and vehicle identification number;
(b) Except for a new vehicle titled in the
				past year from a manufacturer's certificate of origin, a copy of the
				certificate of inspection issued within the last 3 months by a Maryland
				authorized inspection station;
(c)
				A copy of the insurance certificate showing evidence of current required
				vehicle liability coverage; and
(d)
				The safety equipment installed in each vehicle; and
(9) A statement certifying under penalty of
				perjury the applicant has never had a drivers' school license revoked in
				Maryland or any other state.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.06 - Branch School License

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A. A
				business office, classroom, or training site at a location other than the
				primary site listed in the drivers' school license application shall be
				separately licensed as a branch before use by a school.
B. The application for a branch license shall
				be submitted to the Administration on a form required by the
				Administration.
C. The application
				shall be signed and certified by the school's owner or authorized
				representative of the business entity, organization, or institution.
D. An applicant shall pay the fee set forth
				in COMAR 11.11.05 for the initial issuance and for each renewal of a branch
				license.
E. A branch license may
				only be issued by the Administration when all the requirements set forth in
				this regulation have been met.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.07 - Operational Requirements for a Drivers' School License

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A. A drivers' school licensed by the
				Administration shall:
(1) Display the school's
				license in a conspicuous place in the business office;
(2) Use only school training vehicles
				approved by the Administration;
(3)
				Use only the curricula, instructional materials, quizzes, tests, and forms
				approved by the Administration;
(4)
				Make operation and student records available for inspection by the
				Administration during the school's posted business hours;
(5) Comply with:
(a) Nondiscrimination requirements in
				providing services without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual
				orientation, national origin, marital status, disabilities, or any other
				classification required under local, State, and federal laws and regulations
				including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act;
(b) Any decisions, direction, or findings
				made by a federal or State agency as the result of any complaint filed with
				these agencies asserting a violation of any local, State, or federal law;
				and
(c) All State and local
				building, zoning, fire and safety regulations, codes and standards for use as a
				business office or classroom, including a posted certificate in the current
				business owner's name, identifying the maximum occupant capacity for all
				business offices used to conduct business and all classrooms used for
				instruction or to administer tests;
(6) Report, in writing, to the Administration
				within 30 days any changes in the information supplied in the latest
				application or renewal form, including information on any training vehicles or
				information on any instructors terminated or no longer employed by the
				school;
(7) Maintain at all times:
(a) An Administration approved business
				office located in Maryland;
(b)
				Workers' Compensation and Unemployment insurance continuously in force for all
				school employees;
(c) General
				liability insurance continuously in force for the protection of individuals
				using the premises and equipment during the program; and
(d) A surety bond continuously in force in
				the amount set forth in Transportation Article, §
											15-705, Annotated Code
				of Maryland; and
(8)
				Ensure that each class is conducted in only one language, excluding sign
				language.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.08 - Record and Report Requirements for a Drivers' School

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A. A drivers' school shall maintain for 3
				years in a secure location, in hard copy or electronic format, records and
				reports of all business activities of the school. These records shall include:
(1) Instructor employment records;
(2) Training vehicle insurance, maintenance,
				inspection, and registration records;
(3) Surety bond certificates;
(4) Results of tests and evaluations
				administered to each student;
(5)
				The number of students trained annually; and
(6) Signed student rights and
				responsibilities forms provided in accordance with COMAR
				11.23.02.08E.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.09 - Renewing a Drivers' School License

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A. A drivers' school license and branch
				license is valid for 2 years from the date issued.
B. A drivers' school license automatically
				expires at the end of 2 years unless renewed by the Administration in
				accordance with the requirements set forth in this regulation.
C. To apply for the renewal of a school
				license, a school shall be in compliance with all the laws, rules, regulations,
				and policies governing the program.
D. An applicant for the renewal of a school
				license shall submit a completed renewal application to the Administration
				accompanied by:
(1) The required license fee
				set forth in COMAR 11.11.05; and
(2) Documentation acceptable to the
				Administration that the applicant has:
(a)
				Workers' Compensation and Unemployment insurance for all school
				employees;
(b) General liability
				insurance covering all business offices and classroom sites for the protection
				of individuals using the premises and equipment during the program instruction;
				and
(c) A surety bond in the amount
				set forth in Transportation Article, §
											15-705, Annotated Code
				of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.10 - Replacing a Drivers' School License

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A. A school may request a duplicate license
				to replace one that has been lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed.
B. To obtain a duplicate license, the school
				shall:
(1) Submit a request for a duplicate
				license on a form required by the Administration, to include the date and
				circumstances involving the loss, theft, mutilation, or destruction of the
				license;
(2) If mutilated,
				surrender the mutilated license; and
(3) Pay the duplicate license fee set forth
				in COMAR 11.11.05.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.11 - Refusing, Suspending, or Revoking a Drivers' School License

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Under
				Transportation Article, §
									15-109, Annotated Code
				of Maryland, the Administration may after notice and hearing suspend, revoke,
				or refuse to renew a drivers' school license or, after notice and opportunity
				for hearing, issue a drivers' school license, if the Administration finds that
				the school has failed to comply with any of the requirements pertaining to the
				program and school license set forth in this chapter or under Transportation
				Article, Title 15, Subtitle 7, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The Administration shall after notice and
				hearing refuse to renew or, after notice and opportunity for hearing, issue an
				initial school license, if the school or applicant:
(1) Provides fraudulent, inaccurate, or
				incomplete information on required applications, forms, reports, or other
				required documents; or
(2) Fails to
				meet any of the requirements set forth in Regulations .04 - .08 of this
				chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.12 - Driving Instructor License

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A.
				Under Transportation Article, Title 15, Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland,
				an individual shall be licensed by the Administration as a driving instructor
				in order to provide instruction in driving of motor vehicles if the individual
				receives or expects to receive compensation for the instruction.
B. A licensed instructor may not provide
				instruction in the driving of a motor vehicle for compensation unless employed
				by a drivers' school licensed by the Administration.
C. An individual may be licensed by the
				Administration to provide:
(1)
				Behind-the-wheel instruction only;
(2) Classroom instruction only; or
(3) Both classroom and behind-the-wheel
				instruction.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.13 - Qualifications for a Driving Instructor License

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A. An individual applying for a driving
				instructor license:
(1) Shall be 21 years old
				or older;
(2) Shall possess a high
				school certificate of graduation, its equivalent, or a college
				degree;
(3) Shall possess a valid
				driver's license issued by Maryland or another state to drive the class of
				vehicle in which instruction is to be given, and have no driving restrictions,
				except for:
(a) Corrective lenses;
				or
(b) A restriction issued under
				Transportation Article, §
											16-203, Annotated Code
				of Maryland, for child support arrearages;
(4) May not have more than four active points
				on their current driving record;
(5) May not have a pending charge or criminal
				conviction for:
(a) Fraud in the operation of
				providing instruction;
(b) A crime
				of moral turpitude;
(c) A sex
				offense;
(d) Contributing to the
				delinquency of a minor; or
(e) Any
				offense within the last 3 years involving:
(i)
				A controlled dangerous substance;
(ii) Alcohol or drugs while operating a motor
				vehicle; or
(iii) A felony while
				operating a motor vehicle;
(6) May not have a pending charge or criminal
				conviction for any offense within the last 3 years:
(a) Involving a controlled dangerous
				substance;
(b) Involving alcohol or
				drugs while operating a motor vehicle; and
(c) For any felony involving the use of a
				motor vehicle;
(7) May
				not have a reportable medical condition; and
(8) May not have an outstanding criminal
				complaint or charge for an alleged violation that if proved would constitute
				grounds for refusal, cancellation, suspension, or revocation of the
				instructor's certification, driver's license, or driving instructor's
				license.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.14 - Background Checks

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Under
				Transportation Article, §
									15-804, Annotated Code
				of Maryland, an individual applying for a driving instructor license or renewal
				of a driving instructor license shall be fingerprinted and have a State and
				national criminal background check conducted by the Criminal Justice
				Information System (CJIS) Central Repository of the Department of Public Safety
				and Correctional Services.
B. The
				applicant shall:
(1) Be fingerprinted at an
				official site that provides electronic digital fingerprinting, to include:
(a) An official CJIS Central Repository site;
				or
(b) A CJIS Central Repository
				approved private provider;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.15 - Applying for a Driving Instructor License

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A. A licensed school shall ensure that a
				prospective driving instructor's application is complete and contains all the
				required documents and information.
B. The application for licensing shall be
				submitted to the Administration accompanied by:
(1) The license fee set forth in COMAR
				11.11.05;
(2) Documentation of the
				successful completion of the required training and certification to teach the
				courses;
(3) A copy of the
				applicant's high school certificate, its equivalent, or college
				degree;
(4) A dated official
				receipt verifying that fingerprinting has been completed and a criminal
				background check has been requested;
(5) A copy of the applicant's driving record
				for the past 3 years issued by the driving license authority of the applicant's
				state of licensure;
(6)
				Certification by the applicant there are no reportable medical conditions;
				and
(7) A statement certifying
				under penalty of perjury whether the applicant has ever had a drivers' school
				instructor license or school certification revoked in Maryland or any other
				state.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.16 - Driving Instructor License Requirements

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A. An instructor license may not be
				transferred, sold, or assigned.
B.
				A driving instructor identification badge shall be issued by the Administration
				to a licensed instructor at the time of licensure.
C. The driving instructor identification
				badge shall be worn by the instructor, in full view at all times, when
				functioning in the capacity of an instructor.
D. An instructor:
(1) Shall teach the courses in accordance
				with the program curriculum approved by the Administration for the licensed
				school;
(2) Shall maintain a valid
				driver's license to drive the class of vehicle in which instruction is to be
				given with no driving restrictions, except for:
(a) Corrective lenses; or
(b) A restriction issued under Transportation
				Article, §
											16-203, Annotated Code
				of Maryland, for child support arrearages;
(3) May not have more than four active points
				on their current driving record;
(4) Shall maintain satisfactory data on their
				criminal history record, which means having no pending charges or criminal
				convictions for:
(a) Fraud;
(b) A crime of moral turpitude;
(c) A sex offense;
(d) Contributing to the delinquency of a
				minor;
(e) An offense involving a
				controlled dangerous substance;
(f)
				An offense involving alcohol or drugs while operating a motor vehicle;
				or
(g) A felony involving the use
				of a motor vehicle;
(5)
				Shall disclose any reportable medical conditions;
(6) Shall report to the Administration, in
				writing, any change in the information supplied in the latest application or
				renewal form within 30 days of any change; and
(7) Shall continuously follow all the
				requirements of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.17 - Renewing a Driving Instructor License

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A. An instructor license is valid for 2 years
				from the date issued and shall automatically expire at the end of 2 years,
				unless renewed by the Administration in accordance with the requirements set
				forth in this chapter.
B. To
				qualify for renewal of an instructor license, the instructor shall:
(1) Have demonstrated proficiency in teaching
				the approved curriculum of instruction; and
(2) Submit a renewal application on a form
				required by the Administration, accompanied by:
(a) The required license fee set forth in
				COMAR 11.11.05; and
(b)
				Certification from the licensed school that the instructor is in compliance
				with all the laws, regulations, policies, and rules governing providing
				instruction in the operating of a motor vehicle.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.18 - Replacing a Drivers' School Instructor Badge

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A. Upon request the Administration may issue
				a duplicate driving instructor badge to replace one that has been lost, stolen,
				mutilated, or destroyed.
B. To
				obtain a duplicate driving instructor badge, the instructor shall:
(1) Submit an application for a duplicate
				license on a form required by the Administration, to include the date and
				circumstances involving the loss, theft, mutilation, or destruction of the
				badge;
(2) If mutilated, surrender
				the mutilated license; and
(3) Pay
				the duplicate license fee set forth in COMAR 11.11.05.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.19 - Refusing, Suspending, or Revoking a Driving Instructor License

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
A. Under
				Transportation Article, §
									15-109, Annotated Code
				of Maryland, the Administration may, after notice and hearing, suspend, revoke,
				or refuse to renew a driving instructor license or, after notice and
				opportunity for hearing, refuse to issue an initial instructor license if the
				Administration finds that the instructor or applicant failed to comply with any
				of the requirements pertaining to driving instruction and the instructor
				license as set forth in this chapter or under Transportation Article, Title 15,
				Subtitle 8, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B. The Administration shall, after notice and
				hearing, refuse to renew or, after notice and opportunity for hearing, refuse
				to issue an initial instructor's license, if the instructor or applicant:
(1) Provides fraudulent, inaccurate, or
				incomplete information on required applications, forms, reports, or other
				required documents; or
(2) Does not
				meet the requirements for license instructors set forth in this
				chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.20 - Drivers' School Business Office Requirements

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A. A business office of a licensed drivers'
				school shall:
(1) Be its principal place of
				business having a legal Maryland address;
(2) Comply with all State and local building,
				zoning, fire and safety regulations, codes, and standards for use as a business
				office;
(3) Be equipped with:
(a) A telephone with either voicemail or an
				answering machine; and
(b) A
				computer with email access;
(4) Clearly identify and display the drivers'
				school's name on an exterior sign, a lobby listing, or interior door
				sign;
(5) Be open for business to
				the public and open for inspection by the Administration during posted business
				hours; and
(6) Be clean, orderly,
				and suitable for conducting business.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.21 - Classroom Requirements

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A.
				Classrooms shall be inspected and approved by the Administration before being
				used for instruction.
B. Classrooms
				in educational institutions regulated by the Maryland State Department of
				Education or the Maryland Higher Education Commission need not be inspected by
				the Administration.
C. A classroom
				shall:
(1) Be in a permanent building at a
				fixed location with an actual address for delivery of mail that is not a post
				office box or mail drop address;
(2) Comply with all State and local building,
				zoning, fire and safety regulations, codes and standards, for use as a
				classroom, including an up-to-date posted certificate identifying the maximum
				occupant capacity for all classrooms used for instruction or to administer
				tests;
(3) Meet the Americans with
				Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements;
(4) Have adequate student seating and writing
				surfaces, an instructor's desk or podium, and room for storage of
				materials;
(5) Have heating,
				ventilation, and air-conditioning systems in good repair that keep students
				comfortable while classroom sessions are being conducted;
(6) Be clean, orderly, and suitable for
				conducting instruction; and
(7) Be
				free from visible or audible activities other than instructional
				activities.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.22 - Training Vehicle Requirements

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A.
				A licensed drivers' school shall provide appropriately equipped training
				vehicles that comply with this regulation for instruction in driving motor
				vehicles.
B. Except as otherwise
				provided in §C of this regulation or with prior approval by the
				Administration, all training vehicles shall be titled and registered in the
				name of the driving school.
C. A
				drivers' school:
(1) Shall maintain motor
				vehicle liability insurance on each training vehicle in the amount set forth in
				Transportation Article, §
										17-103, Annotated Code
				of Maryland;
(2) Shall service,
				clean, and maintain training vehicles on a regular schedule;
(3) Shall have a training vehicle inspected
				annually by a licensed State inspection station;
(4) Shall immediately remove from service a
				training vehicle with any condition that is not in compliance with Maryland
				inspection standards; and
(5) May
				not use a training vehicle for instruction unless it has passed the annual
				Maryland inspection, except for a new vehicle titled in the past year from a
				manufacturer's certificate of origin.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.23 - Approving Course Curriculum

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A.
				The curriculum used for giving instruction in driving motor vehicles shall be
				approved by the Administration before a drivers' school provides instruction
				using that curriculum.
B. A
				drivers' school giving instruction in driving motor vehicles may only use the
				curriculum approved by the Administration and shall include the components set
				forth in Regulation .05C of this chapter.
C. Any revisions and modifications to a
				curriculum shall be approved by the Administration before being used for
				instruction.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.01 - Drivers' School › Section 11.23.01.24 - Quality Control

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The Administration may conduct unannounced visits and audits
				  of licensed drivers' schools to evaluate compliance with laws, regulations,
				  standards, and the quality of instruction.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.02 - Driver Education Program › Section 11.23.02.01 - Purpose

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements,
				  procedures, and standards to administer the driver education program under
				  Transportation Article, §
									16-505, Annotated Code
				  of Maryland. The regulations in this chapter establish:
A. The requirements and procedures for the
				certification of:
(1) A business entity,
				organization, institution, or individual to provide the driver education
				program required to obtain a noncommercial driver's license; and
(2) Instructors to teach the driver education
				program; and
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION › Subtitle 23 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-DRIVERS' SCHOOLS, INSTRUCTORS, AND DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM › Chapter 11.23.02 - Driver Education Program › Section 11.23.02.02 - Scope

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 14, July 12, 2024
This chapter applies to the Administration's certification
				  and monitoring of certified schools and instructors that provide the driver
				  education program an individual is required to complete to obtain a
				  noncommercial driver's license.