Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Motor Vehicles
Board
Department of Motor Vehicles
 
chapter
Driver Training Schools Regulations [24 VAC 20 ‑ 121]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description This regulation supplements and helps enforce the provisions of Title 46.2, Chapter 17 of the Code of Virginia, relating to driver training schools, by providing for adequate training of students through the establishment of various requirements, including, but not limited to, those necessary to (i) provide adequate training for students, (ii) protect student and public safety and (iii) carry out other established provisions of law. These regulations shall include but need not be limited to curriculum requirements, contractual arrangements with students, obligations to students, facilities and equipment, qualifications and other requirements for instructors, school ownership requirements, surety bond requirements, and financial stability of schools.
State Authority ยง 46.2-1703
Federal Authority N/A
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings

Contact Information
Name / Title: Nicholas Megibow  / Senior Policy Analyst
Address: 2300 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220
Email Address: nicholas.megibow@dmv.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)367-6701    FAX: (804)367-4336    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Class A Instructor License Requirements to remove certain requirements Fast-Track Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (11/18/2024).
Repeal Curriculum Requirements for Class A Licensed Schools Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/24/2024.
Amend General Instructor Licensing Requirements to remove certain requirements Fast-Track Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (11/18/2024).
Amend School Licensing Requirements to remove certain requirements Fast-Track Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (11/18/2024).
Amend Business Office and Classroom Requirements to remove requirement regarding square feet per student attending. Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/24/2024.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Submission of Required Documents in Electronic Format
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/02/2011.
Repeal existing commercial driver training school regulations and promulgate new regulations pursuant to recent statutory changes Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2008.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
10/16/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is