Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Peace Independence Democracy Unity Prosperity
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Ministry of Public Works, Transport No. 2426/MPWTPC
Post, and Construction
Regulation
on Establishment of Driving Schools and Business Operation
- Pursuant to the Law on Land Transport;
- Pursuant to the Law on Land Traffic;
- Pursuant to the Law on Enterprise;
- Pursuant to the Law on Domestic Investment Promotion;
- Pursuant to the Law on Promotion and Management of Foreign Investment in Lao PDR;
- Pursuant to the Prime Minister Decree on Organization and Operation of Ministry of Communications, Transport, Post, and Construction No. 66/PM dated 20/05/1999;
- Pursuant to the Request of the Department of Transport.
Minister of Communications, Transport, Post, and Construction
hereby issues a Regulation:
Chapter I
General Provisions
Article 1: Objective
This Decision defines principles and regulations on the management, and approval for establishment driving school business operation in compliance with policy direction of the party, rules and regulation of the government, ensuring persons who have passed driving school or trainings have ability to drive, basic technical knowledge about vehicles, in-depth knowledge of land traffic regulation and driving manner, contributing to road order and safety.
Article 2: Permission Targets
Individuals or legal entities including Lao national, aliens, non-residents, and foreigners who wish to establish a driving school have the rights to request for establishment of such school in order to operate business in accordance with Lao laws and regulations.
Article 3: Obligations to the Government
After commencement of business operation, the person who has obtained an authorization for establishment and business operation a driving school shall perform obligations strictly as follows:
Chapter II
Application for a License
Article 4: Application for a License
The request for a license shall follow Article 16, 17, 18 and 19 of the Law on Enterprise and the Law on Domestic Investment Promotion Law.Regarding foreign investment, it shall follow Article 23, 24, 25, and 26 of the Law on Foreign Investment Promotion Law of Lao PDR.
Article 5:Requirements
Individuals or legal entities wish to establish a driving school shall meet the following requirements:
No |
Teaching Details |
Unit |
Type |
|
B |
C |
|||
1 |
|
Days Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour Hour
Hour Hour Hour
|
60 84 14 7 7 14 14 7 7
7 7 7 |
90 164 14 7 7 14 14 7 7
7 7 7 |
2. |
Practical lesson (hours per student) |
Hour |
30 |
30 |
|
|
Hour Hour |
16 14 |
16 14 |
2. Special Course (short-term training for existing drivers) hand-on with the following subject and hours as below:
No |
Teaching Details |
Unit |
Type |
||||
|
|
|
A |
A1 |
B |
C |
D |
1 |
|
Day Hour Hour
Hour
Hour
Hour
Hour
Hour Hour
|
5 28 7
7
7
7
7
7 7 |
10 49 14
14
7
7
7
7 7 |
15 70 14
14
7
7
7
7 14
|
15 70 14
14
7
7
7
7 14
|
15 70 14
14
7
7
7
7 14
|
2. |
Practical lesson (hours per student) |
Hour |
7 |
7 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
|
|
Hour Hour |
- - |
- 7 |
7 7 |
7 7 |
7 7 |
Article 6: Application Procedures
Individuals or legal entities wish to establish a driving school that meets the requirements as stated in Article 5 shall submit application or necessary documents to industry and commerce sectors, or special zone in the location of the driving school:
Article 7: Issuance of License
After obtaining documentation as stated in Article 5 above, Provincial Division of Communication, Transport, Post and Construction or special zone of the location of school for consideration and response to the applicant in writing within 30 days. If the approval is grant the license shall be issued to the school.
The business operator receiving an approval for a driving school shall pay fees based on the rates set forth each period.
Article 8: Validity of License
The license for establishment of the driving school is valid for twelve months from the date of issuance. Prior to the expiration, if a business wishes to continue such business, it shall submit application at least 30 days in advance. During the waiting period for the response, such school can operate normally.
Chapter III
Prohibitions
Article 9: Prohibitions for Business Operators
Driving school and business operation are prohibited from the following:
Article 10: General Prohibitions
Unauthorized individuals are prohibited from establishing driving school and operating such business.
Chapter IV
Awards for Good Performance and Measures against Violators
Article 11: Awards for Good Performance
Approved driving school and business operators that operate quality business and in accordance with laws and regulations will receive awards, renewal of business operating license and other policies as appropriate that are stipulated in the Law on Domestic Investment Promotion and the Law on Foreign Investment Promotion in Lao PDR.
Article 12: Measures against Violators
Individuals or legal entities that violate this regulation will be educated, fined, or punished based on severity of the violation.
Article 13: Education Measures
Driving school business operator who violate by paying no attention in teaching or training, teaching uncompleted curriculum, not improving vehicles, equipment and teaching materials will be warned and educated.
Article 14: Fine Measures
Individuals or legal entities have any behavior violating this Regulation will be fined as following:
Article 15: Criminal Measures
Individuals or legal entities have any behavior violating this Regulation such as falsifying document of license, abuse its power issuing the license wrongfully will be punished by criminal measures.
Part V
Final Provisions
Article 16: Implementation
Department of Transport in collaboration with the Division of Communication, Transport, Post, and Construction of provinces, capital, and special zones are assigned to effectively implement this Regulation.
Article 17: Effectiveness
This regulation is effective from the date of signature.
Vientiane, Date 21 July 2000
Minister of Communications, Transport, Post, and Construction
[Signature and seal]
Phao BOUNNAPHONE
Name | Description | Status |
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Minimum qualifications of an applicant to establish a driving school | Any applicant for the establishment of a driving school must have a suitable place and building for the study of driving theory and practice. | Active |
Minimum qualifications of an applicant to establish a driving school | Any applicant for the establishment of a driving school must have at least 1 the driving theory teacher. | Active |
Minimum qualifications of an applicant to establish a driving school | Any applicant for the establishment of a driving school must have at least 2 driving practice trainers. | Active |
Minimum qualifications of an applicant to establish a driving school | Any applicant for the establishment of a driving school must have at least 3 vehicles and the driving handbook. | Active |
Requirement to obtain authorization to operate a driving school. | Any person or entity wishing to obtain authorization for the establishment of a driving school must apply for to Public work and transport Division. | Active |
Requirement to renew license for entities operating a driving school. | The business operation license for the operation of a driving school is valid for 12 months and must be renewed within 30 days before expiration. | Active |