Or. Admin. Code § 735-160-0095

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 735-160-0095 - Commercial Driver Training School Instructor Responsibilities

(1) An instructor shall:

(a) Meet and remain in compliance with the instructor qualifications set forth in OAR 735-160-0075;

(b) Provide student driver training that meets the curriculum requirements set forth in OAR 735-160-0050;

(c) Accurately complete all applicable student driver records required under OAR 735-160-0030;

(d) Adhere to the code of ethics and rules of conduct set forth in OAR 735-160-0130;

(e) Comply with all statutes, administrative rules and regulations relating to acting as an instructor;

(f) Notify DMV by email within 24 hours or send notification by regular mail within 24 hours (calculated by postmark date), excluding state holidays or weekends of any:

(A) Notice of civil legal action filed against the instructor related to acting as an instructor; or

(B) A criminal investigation, arrest or conviction for an offense described in OAR 735-160-0075(2)(d);

(g) If requested, respond to DMV in writing by email or regular mail within 10 calendar days (excluding weekends and state holidays) to any complaint received by DMV.

(2) An instructor shall not:

(a) Falsify or tamper with any records;

(b) Transfer to or allow any other person to use their instructor certificate;

(c) Knowingly assist a person in fraudulently obtaining driving privileges from DMV;

(d) Provide classroom or behind-the-wheel instruction to any student driver who is not enrolled in the school. This subsection does not apply to the instructor's family members;

(e) Allow any student driver to operate a motor vehicle without a valid driver license or instruction permit;

(f) Provide behind-the-wheel instruction to any student driver on a driving route specifically used by DMV to test applicants for Oregon driving privileges;

(g) Provide questions and answers that are identical to a DMV knowledge test during classroom training;

(h) Allow any student driver to participate in classroom instruction or behind-the-wheel instruction if the instructor has reason to believe the student driver is under the influence of an intoxicant;

(i) Provide classroom instruction or behind-the-wheel instruction if the instructor is under the influence of an intoxicant; or

(j) Act as an instructor for classroom or behind-the-wheel training without a valid driver license issued in Oregon, or another jurisdiction within the United States.

Or. Admin. Code § 735-160-0095

MV 2-1993, f. & cert. ef. 2-16-93; DMV 15-2005, f. & cert. ef. 5-19-05; DMV 15-2013, f. & cert.ef. 9-24-13; DMV 38-2019, amend filed 12/17/2019, effective 1/1/2020; DMV 23-2023, amend filed 11/14/2023, effective 11/14/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010 & 822.515

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 822.515