Law Summary
Documentary Requirements for Renewal Applications
- Driving Schools must submit:
a) Machine copy of a valid Mayor's Permit.
b) Duly certified machine copy of the school's certificate of remittances with the Social Security System (SSS).
c) Certificates of registration and latest registration payments for motor vehicles used in practical driving lessons.
d) Machine copy of the previous accreditation for school instructors.
e) Machine copy of valid driver's licenses of driving school instructors.
f) Original receipt of payment for renewal fees. - For driving school instructors, only requirements (e) and (f) are necessary.
Inspection and Compliance Requirements
- Authorized representatives of the Regional Director shall conduct an ocular inspection of the driving school premises.
- Inspection focuses on compliance with Administrative Order No. 2, series of 1980.
- Based on inspection and submitted documents, the representative recommends approval or disapproval of the application.
Issuance and Validity of Accreditation Certificates
- Upon approval, the Regional Director issues an accreditation certificate/permit to operate.
- The accreditation or permit to operate is valid until December 31 of the current year.
Reporting and Oversight
- The Regional Office must submit reports to the Committee on Driving Schools.
- Reports include a list of accredited driving schools and instructors within the Region.
- The report must follow the specified attached format.
Supersession and Implementation
- This memorandum circular supersedes all previous orders or memoranda conflicting with its provisions.
- It is adopted and effective as of June 7, 1993.
Legal and Administrative Context
- The memorandum supports decentralization by devolving accreditation authority to regional offices.
- It aims to streamline the accreditation renewal process for driving schools and instructors.
- Compliance with existing administrative orders ensures standards are maintained during accreditation.