Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 05 - Licensing
Part 5 - Rules and Regulations Regarding Eligibility for Pupil Transportation Certificate
Section 280-RICR-30-05-5.5 - Minimum Qualifications

Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 05 5.5

Current through September 18, 2024

A. An applicant for a pupil transportation certificate must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and have had a driver's license for three (3) continuous years.

B. A chauffeur's license and a pupil transportation certificate are required to operate a pupil transportation vehicle.

C. Operators who hold an active commercial driver's license issued by the Rhode Island DMV may operate a pupil transportation vehicle without a chauffeur's license but must have an active pupil transportation certificate.

D. Current holders of a valid school bus certificate are not required to obtain a pupil transportation certificate to operate pupil transportation vehicles.

E. On an annual basis, holders of a pupil transportation certificate must submit a completed Medical Form.

F. Holders of a pupil transportation certificate who are seventy (70) years or older must submit a completed Medical Form every six months.

G. DMV shall have the authority to conduct a criminal background check of the applicant and to review applicant's driving record.

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