Senate Bill No. 402 amends Section 804 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes regarding the licensing of commercial driver training instructors. The bill stipulates that no individual may act as an instructor without first applying for and obtaining a license from Service Oklahoma. The rules established by Service Oklahoma, in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety, will outline the necessary requirements for obtaining an instructor's license, which include considerations of moral character, physical condition, knowledge of motor vehicle laws, and other relevant factors.

A significant addition to the bill is the requirement that applicants for the instructor's license must have either three years of verifiable commercial driving experience within the last ten years or three years of verifiable experience as an instructor at a commercial driver training school within the same timeframe. This amendment aims to enhance the qualifications of instructors, thereby ensuring better training and safety standards in commercial driver education. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, as it has been deemed necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 47-804
Floor (Senate): 47-804