53-3-408. Qualifications for commercial driver instruction permit.

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Effective 5/10/2016

(1)The division may issue a CDIP to a person who:

(a)is 18 years of age or older;

(b)holds a valid license;

(c)has at least one year of driving experience; and

(d)has passed the vision and knowledge test for the class of license for which the person is applying.

(2)The division may issue a CDIP only for a period not to exceed 180 days.

(3)The holder of a CDIP may drive a commercial motor vehicle on a highway only when accompanied by a person who:

(i)holds a CDL valid for the class and endorsements of commercial motor vehicle driven; or

(ii)is certified by the division to administer driver licensing examinations to CDL applicants; and

(b)occupies a seat beside the individual for the purpose of:

(i)giving the driver instruction regarding the driving of the commercial motor vehicle; or

(ii)administering a driver licensing examination to a CDL applicant.

(4)A CDL or CDIP may not be issued to a person:

(a)subject to disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle; or

(b)whose license is suspended, revoked, or canceled in any state.

(5)A CDL or CDIP may not be issued to a person until the person has surrendered all license certificates the person holds to the division for cancellation.

Amended by Chapter 175 , 2016 General Session