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VEHICLE ACCIDENT PREVENTION COURSE PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS. (1) An entity which proposes to offer a Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Course must submit an application and all required documentation at https://www.tn.gov/safety/driver-services/-- driver-education-courses--traffic-schools-.html. Upon submitting application, a nonrefundable MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT PREVENTION COURSE FOR CHAPTER 1340-01-10 LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUM REDUCTION application fee in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00), must be mailed to the Department at the address provided at the time of application. (2) Upon initial approval, the applicant will be provided a letter of approval by the Department. The letter shall be maintained on file and provided upon request. (3) A provider will be required to submit an annual renewal application, required documentation, and application fee in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) through the same process as an original applicant. (4) A provider must provide a minimum of eight (8) hours of classroom or online driver safety training which has been determined by the Department to meet or exceed the standards of the American Automobile Association, National Safety Council or other recognized curriculum that has been submitted for review and approved by the Department and which is designed to educate drivers over the age of 55 in motor vehicle accident prevention. Such entities may seek the Department directly on any requests to be approved as a provider. (5) A provider will issue a certificate of completion to each student who has successfully completed the Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Course. Such certificate shall have thereon the student's full name, driver license number, or date of birth if driver license number is unavailable, course name, hours completed and the Motor Vehicle Accident Prevention Course Provider's name and address. (6) A provider must comply with or exceed the minimum standards set forth herein. (7) A provider must only use Instructors who meet the qualifications set forth herein. (8) A provider must maintain the following records for a period of three (3) years and ensure that such records are available for inspection by the Department during business hours: (a) A roster of each class, listing the course name, location, Instructor's full name, student names, driver license numbers or date of birth if the driver license number is unavailable. (b) A receipt for each student stating the student's full name, driver license number or date of birth if the driver license number is unavailable, and amount paid. (c) Course material, which shall include the most recent material to teach crash prevention, and safe and defensive driving. (d) Any other records that may be required by the Department. (9) A provider must ensure compliance with all Department rules and regulations. (10) A provider must update any change(s) in information on the application or any change in ownership or instructors through the department’s online portal within seven (7) business days. (11) A provider must be open for periodic on-site inspection by the Department, with or without notice. (12) A provider shall not hire any person as an Instructor or otherwise who is an employee of the Department. (13) A provider shall comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT PREVENTION COURSE FOR CHAPTER 1340-01-10 LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUM REDUCTION