Mo. Code Regs. tit. 12 § 10-24.160
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 16, 2024
Section 12 CSR 10-24.160 - Missouri School Bus Operator's Permit Driving History GuidelinesPURPOSE: This rule establishes the criteria for denying issuance of a school bus operator's permit due to driving history.
(1) An applicant shall be denied a school bus operator's permit if more than two (2) convictions or six (6) or more points have been accumulated within the twelve (12) months preceding the date of application.(2) An applicant shall be denied a school bus operator's permit if his/her driving privilege has been suspended or revoked within five (5) years preceding the date of application- (A) For violating the provisions of sections 302.500-302.540, RSMo;(B) As a result of a first conviction for an alcohol or drug offense or felony; or(C) For refusing to submit to a chemical test as specified in section 577.020, RSMo.(3) An applicant shall be denied a school bus operator's permit if his/her driving privilege has been suspended or revoked two (2) or more times within the ten (10) years preceding the date of the application-(A) For violating the provisions of sections 302.500-302.540, RSMo;(B) As a result of convictions of alcohol or drug offense or felony; or(C) For refusing to submit to a chemical test as specified in section 577.020, RSMo.(4) If the laws of any other state do not provide for offenses or violations denominated or described in precisely the words used in sections (2) and (3), the director shall identify and determine the applicability of any offense or violation of substantially similar nature as those offenses and violations described in Missouri law.(5) An applicant shall be denied a school bus operator's permit if s/he has one (1) or more convictions for involuntary manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition within ten (10) years preceding the date of application.(6) An applicant shall be denied a school bus operator's permit if his/her driving privilege has been suspended or revoked in the previous three (3) years for any reason not listed in sections (1)-(5), except for violation of Chapter 303, RSMo or sections 544.046 and 302.341, RSMo.(7) The criteria outlined in sections (1) through (6) of this rule for denying issuance of a school bus operator's permit to an applicant also apply to current holders of a school bus operator's permit. When these actions or violations occur, the school bus permit holder is notified that his or her school bus operator's permit is no longer valid due to the holder's driving history. AUTHORITY: section 302.272, RSMo Supp. 1997.* Original rule filed Aug. 8, 1989, effective Nov. 26, 1989. Amended: Filed March 27, 1998, effective Sept. 30, 1998. Amended: Filed Dec. 15, 1998, effective June 30, 1999. *Original authority: 302.272, RSMo 1986, amended 1987, 1989, 1996.