6264665, 15A-7.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 6264665

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES

Division:

Division of Driver Licenses

Chapter:

COMMERCIAL DRIVER's LICENSE

Overview

RULE:

15A-7.001	Definitions
15A-7.002	Purpose
15A-7.0025	Application
15A-7.003	CDL Endorsements
15A-7.004	CDL Restrictions
15A-7.005	Temporary CDL Instruction Permit
15A-7.006	Application; Operation in Interstate or Foreign Commerce; Certification Required; Medical Required
15A-7.007	Application; Intrastate Operation; Certification; Exceptions
15A-7.008	Combination Vehicle Testing and Licensing
15A-7.009	Issuance of Commercial Driver's License; Department; Duties
15A-7.010	Issuance of License; Department Notify Commercial Driver's License Information System
15A-7.011	Administration of Commercial Driver's License Knowledge Tests
15A-7.012	Commercial Driver's License Skills Tests
15A-7.013	Appropriate Motor Vehicle
15A-7.014	Commercial Driver's License Document; Requirements; Class; Security Features
15A-7.015	Commercial Driver's License for Hardship Purposes Only
15A-7.016	Persons Exempt From Requirements of Commercial Driver's License Program; Noncommercial Driver's License Endorsement
15A-7.017	Hazmat Endorsement Threat Assessment Program
15A-7.018	Military Qualifications for Waiver of Commercial Driver License Skills Test
15A-7.019	Third Party Testing Program

PURPOSE:

Is to amend the current rule to create and/or clarify certain definitions, and to reflect the previous revisions to Florida Statutes 316, 320 and 322 and related Federal rules. Revisions include the definition of a commercial driver license skills test, truck tractor, and semitrailer. The definition of a tank vehicle has been modified in addition to adding a new endorsement for school buses. Information on how to remove the airbrake restriction has been added and the Bus Only (CMV) and CMV < 26,000 lbs GVWR have been deleted. New restrictions have been added: Restriction 6, No Class A passenger vehicles, Restriction 7, No Class B passenger vehicles, Restriction 8, Automatic transmission-CMV. The requirements for a CDL temporary permit have been revised to ensure clarity. The CDL skills test definition has been expanded to include all 3-parts. The issuance procedures for CDLs have been updated plus the number of CDL tests an applicant may attempt, per day, has been noted. Information on the appropriate class of motor vehicle, to test for a CDL, has been expanded, and all references to a Class D license have been removed. Information on the Hazardous Materials Threat Assessment Program, Military Commercial Driver License qualifications and regulations regarding the Third Party Tester Program have been added.

SUMMARY:

Amend the current rule to create and/or clarify certain definitions, and to reflect the previous revisions to Florida Statutes 316, 320 and 322 and related Federal rules. Deletes languages/policies that are no longer applicable to the CDL & Third Party Testing Program.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

322.02(6), 322.53(5) FS.

LAW:

316.302(2)(i), 316.003(71), 322.01(17), (18), (32), (24), 322.05(4), (5), (6), (8), 322.07(3), 322.08(4), 322.12(4), 322.14(1)(b), 322.16, 322.18(2)(e), 322.21(1)(e), (f), 322.51-322.66, 322.53(2), (4), 322.54(2)(c), 322.56, 322.57(2), 322.59, 322.65, 322.121(7), (8), 322.271 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

10/10/2008 Vol. 34/41

COMMENTS:

From 10/10/2008 To 10/31/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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