Behind the Wheel Tracking Policy

Bulletin: All Driver’s Education Providers 
From: Business Licensing and Compliance

The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Driver’s Education providers of the Behind the Wheel 
tracking requirement. Per COMAR there is an 18-week timeframe for completion of Driver’s Education, required. Below outlines the requirements to ensure all schools remain in compliance. 

• Behind the Wheel – Timeline- 18-week compliance
  • All driving schools will be responsible for submitting their BTW data monthly by the 5th of the preceding month (i.e., July 5th submittal for June results).
  • Any school out of compliance (past the 18-week threshold, see COMAR 11.23.02.08C8) will be required to submit a plan of correction to the Administration within 45 -days from notification of non-compliance.
  • A conference will be scheduled with any school not in compliance to ensure the following:
    • Accurate information is being reported
    • Reviewing plan of correction already submitted.
    • Review total number of hours owed and available resources.
    • Failure to report accurate information may result in the imposition of administrative 
      sanctions
    • Conferences will be scheduled once your plan of correction is submitted for the initial 
      notification of non-compliance
  • Administrative sanctions may be imposed for failing to submit your data or failure to adhere to an approved plan of action. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or 410-787-7769.