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

53-3-408. Qualifications for commercial driver instruction permit.
(1) The division may issue a CDIP to a person who:
(a) holds a valid license;
(b) has at least one year of driving experience; and
(c) has passed the vision and knowledge test for the class of license for which he isapplying.
(2) A CDIP may be:
(a) issued only for a period not to exceed six months; and
(b) renewed or issued again only once within a two-year period.
(3) The holder of a CDIP may drive a commercial motor vehicle on a highway only whenaccompanied by a person who:
(a) (i) holds a CDL valid for the type of commercial motor vehicle driven; or
(ii) is certified by the division to administer driver licensing examinations to CDLapplicants; 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 alllicense certificates the person holds to the division for cancellation.

Amended by Chapter 201, 2006 General Session