Authority: IC 9-14-8-3; IC 9-27-6

Affected: IC 9-27-6

Sec. 1. (a) In addition to any reason set forth in applicable statute or rule, the bureau may suspend or revoke a driver training school license or instructor's license for any of the following reasons if the owner, school, or instructor:

1. (1) No longer meets the requirements of licensure.
2. (2) Violates any statute or regulation pertaining to driver training.
3. (3) Provides driver training that is inconsistent with the laws and rules of the state of Indiana.
4. (4) Provides false information to the bureau.
5. (5) Fails to cooperate in any audit conducted by the bureau.

(b) The bureau may issue a written warning, impose a suspension, or revoke a license or instructor license in the event of a violation. In determining an appropriate action, the bureau may consider the following criteria:

1. (1) The severity of the violation or its impact on the safety of the public.
2. (2) The number of similar or related violations.
3. (3) Whether the violations were willful or intentional.
4. (4) Whether the violations involved dishonesty.
5. (5) The history of prior violations.

(c) In the event the bureau suspends or revokes a driver training school license or an instructor's license, the bureau shall notify the owner or owners listed on the school license application or the instructor, as applicable, by first class mail.

(Bureau of Motor Vehicles; 140 IAC 4-1.5-1; filed Nov 25, 2014, 3:50 p.m.: 20141224-IR-140140292FRA; readopted filed Sep 3, 2020, 10:16 a.m.: 20200930-IR-140200090RFA)