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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 5Ch. 1§ 11100 Driving School Licensing Requirements

§ 11100 Driving School Licensing Requirements

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§ 11100 Driving School Licensing Requirements

This law says you need a special license to run a driving school or teach people to drive for money. It doesn’t apply to teaching people to drive big trucks.

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a license to run a driving school or teach driving for money.
  • •This rule doesn’t apply to teaching people to drive big trucks (three or more axles, over 6,000 pounds).
  • •If you don’t follow this rule, you could get in trouble.

Example

If you want to start a business teaching teenagers how to drive a car, you need to get a license from the state first.

Without this license, you can’t legally charge money for driving lessons. But if you’re teaching someone to drive a big truck, you don’t need this license.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 11100 Driving School Licensing Requirements

(a) No person shall own or operate a driving school or give driving instruction for compensation, unless a license therefor has been secured from the department. (b) This section does not apply to the ownership or operation of any school, or the giving of instruction, for the driving of motortrucks of three or more axles which are more than 6,000 pounds unladen weight. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1399, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

driving schooldriving instructionlicensemotortrucksthree or more axles6,000 pounds unladen weight

Related Statutes

  • § 11100.5 Driving School Certification Fees
  • § 11103 Driving School Insurance Requirements
  • § 11104.3 Atv Instructor Qualification Requirements
  • § 11104.6 License Application Requirements
  • § 11105 Driving School License Renewal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11100.
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