OL Application Requirements for a Traffic Violator School Operator License
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 5 or greater) to view some of the linked documents on this page. If you have problems with Acrobat Reader see the Adobe Troubleshooting page for possible solutions
Traffic Violator School Handbook (PDF) – This handbook is currently under revision to incorporate amendments in statute and regulations.
The following are new laws effective September 1, 2011, that impact operator licenses:- A traffic school owner may also act as an operator, provided the owner has met all the requirements and provided the required operator application to the department.
- A traffic violator school operator may perform operator services for more than one school under the following conditions:
- The licensed traffic violator schools share a common owner, and
- The licensed traffic violator schools share an established place of business, and
- The operator shall possess a valid license for each school.
Traffic Violator School Operator License Forms and Fees
Forms
An application for a traffic violator school operator license consists of the following forms:
- OL 29, Application for Occupational License Personal History Questionnaire, Part B
- This document is not required if provided with your owner application.
- OL 141, Traffic Violator School Operator Assurance of Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
- OL 710, Application for Traffic Violator School Operator and Instructor License (PDF)
- DMV 8016, Request for Live Scan Clearance (receipt) (More Information about Live Scan)
- This document is not required if provided with your owner application.
The following documents are also required as part of the application package:
- Evidence of completion of an approved 8 hour operator educational program.
- Traffic Violator School Examination (contact your local Occupational Licensing Inspector)
- A fee of $16.00 will be collected for each examination.
- Proof of age. Must be 21 years of age or older
Examination
Examinations are administered at Occupational Licensing Inspector Offices by appointment on Wednesdays. An application for a traffic violator school operator license will be given an exam as follows:
A written test that covers:
- Traffic laws
- Safe driving practices
- Safe operation of motor vehicles
- Knowledge of teaching methods and techniques
- Traffic violator school statutes and regulations, office procedures and record keeping
Traffic Violator School Operator Original License Fees
An application must be completed within one year or a new application with all examinations and fees will be required.
The license to operate a traffic violator school does not include the right to give instruction.
Traffic Violator School Operator License Renewal Forms and Fees
Form
- OL 756, Application for Renewal of TVS Operator License
- Evidence of completion of an approved 4 hour operator educational program.
Fees
Traffic Violator School Operator License Modification Forms and Fees
Traffic Violator School Licensing Authority
California Vehicle Code. Sections 320 (a), 626, 626.2, 626.4, 626.6, 626.8, 1651, 1671, 11200 to 11222, 1803.5, 1808.7, 40509.1, 40512.6, 41501, 42005, 42005.1, 42005.3, 42005.5, 42007, and 42007.1. The California Vehicle Code is available for purchase from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
California Code of Regulations. Title 13, Chapter 1.
Government Code. Section 6157 (a) - (d).
Application Question s and Submission Information
Please refer to the Traffic Violator School Handbook for complete information. This handbook is currently under revision to incorporate amendments in statute and regulations.
