#EQUS0100026AOrder of January 8, 2001, on the Operation of Paid Education Establishments for Motor Vehicle Driving and Road Safety
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This law sets out the requirements for running driving schools in France, including the need for accreditation from the prefecture. It addresses how schools must be equipped, what they need to do in case of changes like moving premises, and how suspensions or revocations of accreditation are handled. The law aims to ensure that these educational establishments maintain a consistent standard of training and adhere to safety regulations.
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Key Changes
- Requirement for driving schools to obtain a prefectural accreditation.
- Establishes criteria for operation and equipment of facilities.
- Processes for suspension and modification of the school's certificate of approval.
Obligations
What this law requires
Obtain prefectural accreditation before operating a paid driving school; accreditation is valid for 5 years and requires submission of a complete dossier including identity documents, professional qualifications, premises documentation, vehicle insurance, and instructor authorizations
Submit a dated and signed application to the prefecture at least 2 months before taking over an existing driving school location, accompanied by all required documentation listed in Article 2
Maintain all conditions upon which accreditation was granted; immediately notify the prefecture of any changes affecting accreditation conditions such as change of premises, change of operators, or changes to educational programs
Ensure all teaching instructors possess valid teaching authorizations (autorisation d'enseigner) for the vehicle categories they instruct; provide photocopies of valid instructor authorizations as part of accreditation application and maintain current documentation
Maintain comprehensive vehicle insurance covering unlimited liability for third-party damages resulting from accidents, as required by insurance code Article L. 211-1, for all teaching vehicles