Role-BasedLicense at renewal · record annually (default)Sensible default — verify locally

APD Driving Record & License Requirements for Staff Who Transport

Applies to: Staff who transport residents
How often: License at renewal · record annually (default)

Staff who transport residents need a valid driver's license and a clean driving record — no DUI or suspension-causing violation in the past three years.

A valid driver's license is verified at renewal for anyone who transports residents (Rule 65G-2.009(14)). The three-year disqualifier — no DUI or suspension-causing violation in the prior three years — is confirmed real, stated verbatim in APD's 65G-2 rules.

The re-pull frequency is where honesty matters: the iBudget Handbook (May 2023) sets no specific frequency for re-pulling the driving record. Its Transportation section only cross-references the Transportation Disadvantaged safety rule (41-2.006, F.A.C.). So an annual driving-record check is a sensible default, not a hard-cited cadence — confirm what your regional office expects.

The 3-year disqualifier is a real rule; the annual re-pull is a prudent default, not a cited cadence. Confirm your regional office's expectation.

Sources

F.A.C. 65G-2.009(14) — Resident Care & Supervision (transportation)
Chapter 65G-2, F.A.C. — 3-year driving disqualifier
iBudget Handbook (May 2023) — Transportation section (no re-pull frequency set)

This article is general information for Florida APD group-home providers, not legal advice or a guarantee of compliance. Rules change and vary by region — always confirm the current requirement with the cited source and your APD regional office.