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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 5Ch. 1§ 11106 Temporary Instruction Permits

§ 11106 Temporary Instruction Permits

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§ 11106 Temporary Instruction Permits

This law lets the government give a short-term permit to people who want to open a school or teach while they check if they qualify for a full license.

Key Takeaways

  • •A temporary permit lets you start a school or teach while the government checks your application.
  • •The permit can last up to 120 days for a school or 30 days for a teacher.
  • •The government can cancel the permit if they find mistakes or if your full license is approved or denied.

Example

Someone wants to open a driving school but hasn't finished all the paperwork yet.

The government can give them a temporary permit for up to 120 days to start teaching while they check if everything is okay.

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

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§ 11106 Temporary Instruction Permits

(a) Until the department is satisfied that the applicant has met the requirements under this chapter, it may issue a temporary permit to any person applying for a license issued pursuant to this chapter. The temporary permit authorizes the operation of a school or the giving of instruction for a period not to exceed 120 days while the department is completing its investigation and determination of all facts relative to the qualifications of the applicant for the license. (b) A temporary permit valid for 30 days may be issued to any applicant for an original instructor’s license pending satisfactory completion of the course required by subdivision (b) of Section 11104 or paragraph 2 of subdivision (a) of Section 11104.3, as applicable. This subdivision does not extend the period of validity of any temporary permit issued pursuant to subdivision (a). (c) The department may cancel a temporary permit when it has determined, or has reasonable cause to believe, that the application is incorrect or incomplete or the temporary permit was issued in error. A temporary permit is invalid when canceled or when the applicant’s license has been issued or refused. (d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 1988. (Repealed (in Sec. 17) and added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 881, Sec. 18. Section operative July 1, 1988, by its own provisions.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

temporary permitdepartmentapplicantlicenseinstructor’s license

Related Statutes

  • § 11110.5 License Cancellation Procedures
  • § 11404 Temporary Registration Service Permits
  • § 11704 License Application Investigation
  • § 11100 Driving School Licensing Requirements
  • § 11104.3 Atv Instructor Qualification Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11106.
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