Driving Instructor Permits
Driver training permits are governed by the Driver Training Schools, Driving Instructors and Training Vehicles Regulation 46/2006 under the Drivers and Vehicles Act (DVA).
A permit is required when a person is being paid to teach the theory or practice of driving. In order to teach, an instructor must be employed by a driving school and the school must use only vehicles with a permit for the purpose of training. Refer to the documents linked below for requirements to obtain the necessary permits.
An individual’s driving experience is one of the factors that determine eligibility for an instructor’s permit. If you suspect your driving record or driving history might not meet the requirements, please complete the pre-authorization prior to proceeding with the requirements.
Driving Instructor permits are valid for a period of up to one year, from April 1 to March 31 annually.
Applications and Renewals
To obtain a Driving Instructor permit, applicants must submit an application demonstrating their ability to meet the established criteria.
Expired permits cannot be renewed. Permit holders who wish to maintain their permit must apply for renewal prior to March 31 of each year. MPI will distribute renewal documents to permit holders annually in January, enabling permitted instructors to update their information as required.
For more information, please see the following:
- Driving Instructor Permit Requirements outlines the qualifications, supporting documents and additional details to support your application.
- Driving Instructor Permit Application
- Driver Training School Permit Application
- Driver Training Vehicle Permit Application
Driving Instructor Responsibilities
Permitted Driving Instructors must act in accordance with all relevant legislation, including:
- The Drivers and Vehicles Act
- Driver Training Schools, Driving Instructors and Training Vehicles Regulation, Man. Reg. 46/2006
- Many of the key requirements for Class 1 driver training providers have been summarized in Class 1 Regulatory Requirements,
- All Permitted Driving Instructors must conduct business in a fair and appropriate manner. This includes complying with Manitoba Public Insurance’s driver training and testing policies and adhering to the Driver Training Provider Professional Code of Conduct or Class 1 Driver Training Provider Professional Code of Conduct.
Driving Instructors offering Class 1 instruction have additional obligations which are defined in the Training Standards.
Non-Compliance
Driving Instructors who fail to meet their obligations may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including revocation of the permit. Disciplinary actions are dependent upon the severity of the offense and the compliance history of the permit holder.
Imposed sanctions may be posted publicly.
Questions, concerns and complaints
If you have any questions regarding obtaining a permit, require information about the status of a permit, or would like to report a concern about a permitted driving school, please contact us. MPI will investigate any and all complaints received.
Manitoba Public Insurance, Driver Education Permit Unit
Telephone: 204-985-8063
Toll free: 1-800-665-2410 ext. 8063
Email: [email protected]