2012 Rhode Island General Laws
Title 31 - Motor and Other vehicles
Chapter 31-10 - Operators' and Chauffeurs' Licenses
Chapter 31-10-5.1 - School bus driver annual training.
§ 31-10-5.1 School bus driver annual training. – (a) The department of revenue shall promulgate any rules and regulations that it deems necessary to ensure that a ten (10) hour training course is provided for all new school bus drivers and a three (3) hour retraining course is provided to all renewal applicants on at least a yearly basis.
(b) The training shall include, but not be limited to, defensive driving, and instruction in all state laws, rules, and regulations relating to school buses and school bus safety.
(c) Prior to any renewal of any certificate of a school bus driver, the division of motor vehicles shall require proof of the renewal applicant's having successfully completed the annual retraining as provided in this section. That proof shall include the passing of a written examination prepared by the department of revenue or the department of revenue's designee and conducted by employees of the department.
History of Section.
(P.L. 1986, ch. 413, § 2; P.L. 2008, ch. 98, § 9; P.L. 2008, ch. 145, § 9.)
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