The Department of Motor Vehicles may establish minimum standards for the operation of driver training schools authorized to be licensed under the provisions of this chapter and prescribe conditions of operation of the schools. The minimum standards must include, but are not limited to, a requirement that driver training schools have or have access to sufficient facilities and equipment to conduct an eight-hour defensive driving course for a minimum of ten students. All activities and operations of licensed driver training schools are at all times subject to inspection or examination by authorized representatives of the department. In addition, records of these activities and operations must be made available at the permanent location in this State for review by the department upon its request.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 46-194.4; 1954 (48) 1536; 1988 Act No. 612, Section 2; 2006 Act No. 328, Section 3, eff January 1, 2007.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 23 - Driver Training Schools
Section 56-23-20. Certain courses exempt.
Section 56-23-30. Application for license.
Section 56-23-40. License fees; expiration of license; use of proceeds; corporate bond.
Section 56-23-50. Denial, suspension, or revocation of license.
Section 56-23-60. Minimum standards and conditions of operation for schools; inspection of schools.
Section 56-23-70. Driver instructor qualifying courses; supervision by Department of Motor Vehicles.
Section 56-23-80. Temporary driver instructor permits; fee.
Section 56-23-85. Driver instructor permits required.
Section 56-23-87. Certificate of completion of driver's training course.
Section 56-23-95. Driver training school financial assistance.