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Traffic Violations

Pre-Employment:

Each prospective school bus driver must have a driving record at the Florida Department of
Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which contains no more than two (2) moving violations in an
18 month period.

 The driving record must be clear of any suspensions or revocations for driving while
intoxicated/under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol (DUI/DWI) within the last 7 years.
 The driving record must be clear of the following infractions for seven (7) years preceding
employment:

o Leaving the scene of an accident
o Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer

The driving record must not show a pattern of:

 Violating the law
 Unsafe or reckless driving
 Unwillingness to comply with the law

During Employment

A school bus driver will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination, for any
of the following infractions during employment:

 Receipt of two or more convictions for a moving violation in an eighteen month period on or off
duty
 Driving privilege suspended, disqualified, cancelled or revoked
 Operating a school bus with an invalid driver’s license and/or medical examiner certificate (MEC)
 Conviction for DUI/DWI
 Conviction for leaving the scene of an accident with an injury and/or property damage in excess
of $500
 Conviction for reckless driving resulting in an accident
 Conviction for fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer
 Conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude

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