§ 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 is applying.

(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 when accompanied 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 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 201, 2006 General Session