RCW 46.82.280 Definitions. The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) “Behind-the-wheel instruction” means instruction in an approved driver training school instruction vehicle according to and inclusive of the required curriculum. Behind-the-wheel instruction is characterized by driving experience. (2) “Classroom” means a space dedicated to and used […]
RCW 46.82.285 Application of uniform regulation of business and professions act. The uniform regulation of business and professions act, chapter 18.235 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter. [ 2006 c 219 § 1.] NOTES: Effective date—2006 c 219: “This act is necessary for […]
RCW 46.82.290 Administration of chapter—Adoption of rules. (1) The director shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the law pertaining to driver training schools as set forth in this chapter. (2) The director is authorized to adopt and enforce such reasonable rules as may be consistent with and necessary to carry out this […]
RCW 46.82.300 Driver instructors’ advisory committee. NOTES: Reviser’s note: RCW 46.82.300 was amended by 2010 c 8 § 9099 without reference to its repeal by 2010 1st sp.s. c 7 § 20. It has been decodified for publication purposes under RCW 1.12.025.
RCW 46.82.310 School licenses—Insurance. (1) No person shall engage in the business of conducting a driver training school without a license issued by the director for that purpose. The school’s license must be displayed before the school may: (a) Schedule, enroll, or engage any students in a course of instruction; (b) Issue a verification of […]
RCW 46.82.320 Instructor’s license. (1) No person affiliated with a driver training school shall give instruction in the operation of an automobile for a fee without a license issued by the director for that purpose. An application for an original or renewal instructor’s license shall be filed with the director, containing such information as prescribed […]
RCW 46.82.325 Background checks for school personnel. (1) Instructors, owners, and other persons affiliated with a school who have regularly scheduled, unsupervised contact with students are required to have a background check through the Washington state patrol criminal identification system and through the federal bureau of investigation. The background check shall also include a fingerprint […]
RCW 46.82.330 Instructor’s license—Application—Requirements. (1) The application for an instructor’s license shall document the applicant’s fitness, knowledge, skills, and abilities to teach the classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction portions of a driver training education program in a commercial driver training school. (2) An applicant shall be eligible to apply for an original instructor’s certificate if the […]
RCW 46.82.340 Duplicate license certificates. In case of the loss, mutilation, or destruction of a driver training school license certificate or an instructor’s license certificate, the director shall issue a duplicate thereof upon proof of the facts and payment of a fee as set by rule of the department. [ 2006 c 219 § 8; […]
RCW 46.82.350 Suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses—Causes enumerated. The director may suspend, revoke, deny, or refuse to renew an instructor’s license or a driver training school license, or impose such other disciplinary action authorized under RCW 18.235.110, upon determination that the applicant, licensee, or owner has engaged in unprofessional conduct as defined by RCW […]
RCW 46.82.360 Suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses—Failure to comply with specified business practices. The license of any driver training school or instructor may be suspended, revoked, denied, or refused renewal, or such other disciplinary action authorized under RCW 18.235.110 may be imposed, for failure to comply with the business practices specified in this section. […]
RCW 46.82.370 Suspension, revocation, or denial of licenses—Appeal of action—Emergency suspension—Hearing, notice and procedure. Upon notification of suspension, revocation, denial, or refusal to renew a license under this chapter, a driver training school or instructor shall have the right to appeal the action being taken. An appeal may be made to the director, who shall […]
RCW 46.82.380 Appeal from action or decision of director. Any action or decision of the director may, after a hearing is held as provided in this chapter, be appealed by the party aggrieved to the superior court of the county in which the place of business is located or where the aggrieved person resides. [ […]
RCW 46.82.390 Penalty. A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor. [ 1979 ex.s. c 51 § 12.] NOTES: Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense cases—Mandatory appearance—CrRLJ 3.2.
RCW 46.82.400 Chapter not applicable to educational institutions. This chapter shall not apply to or affect in any manner courses of instruction offered in high schools, vocational-technical schools, colleges, or universities which are now or hereafter established, nor shall it be applicable to instructors in any such high schools, vocational-technical schools, colleges, or universities: PROVIDED, […]
RCW 46.82.410 Disposition of moneys collected. All moneys collected from driver training school licenses and instructor licenses shall be deposited in the highway safety fund. [ 1990 c 250 § 73; 1979 ex.s. c 51 § 14.]
RCW 46.82.420 Required curriculum—Revocation of license for failure to teach. (1) The department and the office of the superintendent of public instruction shall jointly develop and maintain a required curriculum as specified in RCW 28A.220.035. The department shall furnish to each qualifying applicant for an instructor’s license or a driver training school license a copy […]
RCW 46.82.430 Instructional material requirements. Instructional material used in driver training schools shall include information on the proper use of the left-hand lane by motor vehicles on multilane highways and on bicyclists’ and pedestrians’ rights and responsibilities and suggested riding procedures in common traffic situations. [ 1998 c 165 § 6; 1986 c 93 § […]
RCW 46.82.440 Military training or experience. An applicant with military training or experience satisfies the training or experience requirements of this chapter unless the director determines that the military training or experience is not substantially equivalent to the standards of this state. [ 2011 c 351 § 19.]
RCW 46.82.441 Spouses of military personnel—Licensure. The director shall develop rules consistent with RCW 18.340.020 for the licensure of spouses of military personnel. [ 2011 2nd sp.s. c 5 § 6.] NOTES: Implementation—2011 2nd sp.s. c 5: See note following RCW 18.340.010.
