Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 05 - Licensing
Part 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVER CERTIFICATION
Section 280-RICR-30-05-2.9 - Competency and Fitness of Applicant (Discretionary Considerations)

Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 05 2.9

Current through September 18, 2024

A. The Division personnel making determinations as to issuance of a school bus operators certificates shall review applications for persons who fit into the following categories and, if any of the following considerations apply, a certificate shall not be issued until after a hearing at which it is determined that operation by such a person would not be inimical to the public safety or welfare:

1. Involvement in three (3) motor vehicle accidents within a two (2) year period;

2. Conviction of a misdemeanor within a twelve (12) month period or more than one misdemeanor within the last five (5) years.

3. Where the application contains inaccurate or incomplete information;

4. Where other information obtained during the course of the application process brings into question the applicant's fitness or competency to transport school children.

5. Conviction of or adjudication of three (3) non-moving violations within a twelve (12) month period during the last three years (non-moving violations shall not include parking tickets);

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