Hawaii Administrative Code

(a) No person shall be certified as a third party examiner unless the applicant satisfies the following qualifications:(1) Has filed an application in accordance with section 19-137-5 of this chapter; (2) Possesses a valid Hawaii driver's license with the classification and endor…

The duties and responsibilities shall be as follows: (1) Take part in all department required advanced training courses, workshops, seminars, etc.; (2) Conduct skill tests in accordance with these requirements and in accordance with chapter 19-122, Hawaii Administrative Rules, pr…

The maximum fee charged by a third party examiner for each skill test shall not exceed the fee under section 19-122-21. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-137-6 [Eff JUN 15 1991] (Auth: HRS § 286-246) (Imp: HRS § 286-246)

A certificate will be issued authorizing the third party examiner to conduct driving skill tests to driver applicants for a category 4 or CDL. (a) The general requirements shall be as follows:(1) The examiner must notify the county and the department of any change in third party …

(1) Training will be provided by the department to all qualified third party examiners and third party examiner applicants. Participants will be charged a fee for the course. (2) Training programs by the department for new applicants will be made available only when the current n…

All certified third party examinees shall display their certification to their applicant drivers at the approved testing facilities. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-137-9 [Eff JUN 15 1991] (Auth: HRS § 286-246) (Imp: HRS § 296-246)

Subchapters 1 to 6 establish policies and procedures to establish a statewide driver education and behind-the-wheel driver training program for persons under the age of eighteen applying for a Class 1, 2 or 3 license as required in section 286-108.4, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Note…

(a) No person shall be certified as a driver education or behind-the-wheel driving instructor unless the applicant satisfies the following conditions: (1) Possesses a valid Hawaii driver's license with the classification and endorsements required for operation of the class and ty…

A task force appointed by the director shall establish minimum requirements for driver education student curricula and recommend to the director the certification of driver education, simulator, and behind-the-wheel curricula. The director may certify such curricula. The task for…

Ho driver education student curriculum shall be certified unless: (1) Curriculum is available and in use during all training phases; (2) Lesson plans are clearly written with student-centered activities; (3) Curriculum is administered during a minimum of: (A) Thirty hours of clas…

To obtain certification by the department, all driver education classroom, on-line, and Internet course curricula shall contain the following instructional elements: (1) The curriculum prepares students for achievements in social wellness, visual skills for awareness, information…

The department may certify on-line or Internet course curricula to qualify students for completion of a driver education student completion certificate. The curricula shall meet all requirements as established in this chapter, and in addition, include a technical description of t…

(a) To obtain certification by the department, all behind-the-wheel student curricula shall contain, as a minimum, instruction in the following skills: (1) Introduction to driving--pre-start, starting the engine, putting the vehicle in motion, stopping, turns; (2) Basic maneuvers…

To obtain certification by the department, all motorcycle behind-the-wheel curricula shall meet the requirements of section 431:10G-104, Hawaii Revised Statutes and subchapter 4 of Chapter 19-123, Hawaii Administrative Rules (Certification Standard for Rider Education Student Cur…

To obtain certification by the department, all driving simulator curricula shall contain the following instructional elements: (1) Content is consistent with the requirements of section 19-139-104, as practicable; (2) Content is presented with an emphasis on behavioral patterns r…

The department has the right to monitor all driver education, behind-the-wheel, and simulator courses and certified instructors at any time to assure that the certified curriculum is being taught. Anyone found to not be in compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall ha…

All facilities in which driver education courses are taught shall be clean, safe, appropriate, and maintain a comfortable climate. Driver education facilities must adhere to county zoning laws. Classroom courses may not be taught in a residence, unless the classroom is physically…

All driver education instructional materials shall be curriculum appropriate and available to all students. Textbooks and videos shall be effective and relevant resources used to enhance the curriculum. A variety of materials shall be utilized and may include computer generated s…

All applicants for certification as instructors must complete a course in driver education and behind-the-wheel teaching methods that has been certified, or subsequently certified, by the department: (1) Courses that are offered by the University of Hawaii to certify driver educa…

Communication with the parents or guardians shall be evident in all driver education curricula. (1) Instructional materials shall be provided to the parent or guardian describing the driver education course and how their involvement will help their student develop good driving ha…

Notes Haw. Code R. §§ 19-139-111 to 19-139-124

The duties and responsibilities of driver education instructors and other providers shall be as follows: (1) Conduct instruction in accordance with the requirements of this chapter; (2) Maintain records of all students taught for five years. Each record shall include;(A) Student'…

A task force appointed by the director of transportation shall establish minimum requirements for driver education instructor curricula and recommend certification to the director. The director may certify such curricula, The task force shall be composed of a representative of th…

(a) All driver education instructor classroom curricula shall contain content in classroom methods and principles in teaching driver education to prepare an instructor to carry out the driver education program as described in this chapter, The content shall prepare the instructor…

The department has the right to monitor all driver education instructor courses at any time to assure that the certified curriculum is being taught. Anyone found to not be in compliance with the requirements of this chapter shall have their certificate terminated in accordance wi…

The director shall certify the curricula for a train the trainer course for driver education instructors. The curricula must meet national standards set fry the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association (ADTSEA). Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-139-128 [Eff MAY 18 2006] (A…

Notes Haw. Code R. §§ 19-139-129 to 19-139-149

(a) A driver education instructor certificate will be issued authorizing the instructor to conduct driver education or behind-the-wheel driving courses or both. (b) The driver education instructor certificate will be granted upon satisfactory completion of a training course certi…

All instructors shall display their driver education instructor certificate to their students in the vehicle during the time of instruction. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-139-14 [Eff MAY 18 2006] (Auth: HRS § 286-108.4) (Imp: HRS § 286-108.4)

(a) The department may deny any application for a driver education instructor certificate upon any of the following grounds: (1) Failure to comply with or satisfy any of the requirements of this chapter; or (2) Falsification of any information provided to the department. (b) Any …

Providers of driving simulator education courses must be able to demonstrate a capability to deliver, maintain, and administer a statewide high performance simulation training system for driver education; (1) A provider of simulation driver education courses shall put in place th…

Notes Haw. Code R. §§ 19-139-151 to 19-139-199

All vehicles used in behind-the-wheel driving courses must meet the following minimum standards: (1) The vehicle must have a current motor vehicle registration and safety check. (2) The vehicle must be in good working condition, (3) The vehicle must be equipped with dual brakes a…

The department will issue each certified instructor a driver education seal which the certified instructor shall use to place a seal upon the driver education student completion certificate or the behind-the-wheel student completion certificate. The director may charge instructor…

Notes Haw. Code R. §§ 19-139-18 to 19-139-49

As used in subchapters 1 through 6, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: "Behind-the-wheel" means driving Instruction in a vehicle by a certified instructor. "Behind-the-wheel" Student completion certificate" means the form given to the Student who has suc…

If any section or part of this chapter is held invalid for any reason, the invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections or parts of this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-139-200 [Eff MAY 18 2006] (Auth: HRS § 286-108.4) (Imp: HRS § 286-108.4)

All persons under the age of eighteen, wishing to receive a Class 1, 2, or 3 driver's license, in addition to the requirements of chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and chapter 19-122, Hawaii Administrative Rules, shall present a driver education student completion certificate…

(a) Students will be responsible for paying all fees for driver education, simulator, and behind-the-wheel driving courses. The maximum fee charged by an instructor for each student shall not exceed: (1) $250 per person for driver's education classroom instruction; (2) $100 per p…

Notes Haw. Code R. § 19-139-5

As used in this subchapter: "Affected individual" means the person to which a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identification record pertains. "Applicant" means a person seeking certification as a certified driver education instructor according to the requirements of subchap…

(a) Applicants who work in close proximity to children shall be of reputable and responsible character. (b) The department may refuse to issue a driver education instructor certificate to, may terminate the driver education instructor certificate of, or may revoke the driver educ…

(a) Except as otherwise specified or exempted from criminal history record check requirements, any person who teaches driver's education or seeks certification as a driver education instructor with the department in a position which places that person in close proximity to childr…

The department shall require all applicants to undergo fingerprinting to conduct criminal history record checks as may be accommodated by the Hawaii criminal justice data center. Applicants must pay all charges for fingerprinting and for the criminal history record. Applicants sh…

(a) Information obtained from criminal history record checks shall be used exclusively by the department for the purpose of determining whether or not a person is suitable for working in close proximity to children. Use and release of such information obtained from the FBI shall …

Individuals, who hold driver education certificates issued by the department of education within five years prior to 12/2/00, are subject to the requirements of this subchapter, if required in subchapter 2, upon the expiration of their current certificate and upon applying for a …

Notes Haw. Code R. §§ 19-139-56 to 19-139-99