Purpose and policy intent
- The memorandum addresses numerous drivers’ license applications seeking change status from Non-Professional to Professional.
- The memorandum identifies the recurring issue that such applications were lacking the mandatory apprenticeship period.
- The memorandum requires guidelines so the apprenticeship period of applicants for professional licenses can be monitored closely.
Mandatory documentation rules
- For applicants with a new non-professional drivers’ license, the Drivers’ License Receipt (DLR) must strictly reflect the Student Permit Number.
- For applicants with a new non-professional drivers’ license, the DLR must strictly reflect the date issued and the issuing agency.
- When an applicant applies for change status to professional drivers’ license, the processing must require the DLR of the new valid non-professional drivers’ license.
- The DLR must be part of the application submitted for processing.
Central Office transmittal requirement
- The DLR must be included as part of the application that is transmitted to the Central Office.
- The memorandum treats inclusion of the DLR in the transmitted application as a mandatory compliance requirement.
Compliance directive
- The memorandum commands strict observance of the listed guidelines.
- The memorandum concludes with an explicit instruction for strict compliance with the required procedures.