ATTT Will Clamp Down On Driving Schools in Panama


Open Doors: The ATTT has closed about six schools because they did not meet the the requirements established in Resolution Number 380 of December 2000, that regulates driving schools. Some schools were closed because they operated in secret. In addition, it was determined some of the properly licensed driving schools were facilitating the issuance of certificates by other unlicensed schools and operators, that do not have ATTT certification to dictate driving classes. Currently, the ATTT has certified 29 driving schools in the country. With the entry of the new regulation, the ATTT will allow driving schools six months to conform with the new resolution. Those failing to comply will be sanctioned with fines ranging from five thousand one hundred thousand dollars and the cancellation of the certificate of operation. Alvarez said the ATTT is open to provide permits for those who want to open a school for driver education provided they comply with the rules. For Carlos Vargas, who runs a driving school located in the area of Juan Diaz, the regulations will provide order on the schools not complying with the ATTT requirements. Vargas said taking classes at a driving school will cost between 130 and 150 dollars. (El Siglo)