What determines the need for a Driver to undergo a Critical Driver's Program?

The necessity for a driver to undergo a Critical Driver's Program is determined by the accumulation of traffic violation points. This program is specifically designed to address and mitigate unsafe driving behaviors that may arise from a driver's history of traffic violations. Accumulating points often indicates a pattern of risky driving, and the program aims to educate and retrain drivers to promote safer practices on the road, thereby enhancing public safety and compliance with traffic regulations.

While factors such as overall hours worked, the number of passengers transported, and the driver's route history are relevant to a driver's performance, they do not directly trigger the need for participation in the Critical Driver's Program. The key focus is on the driver’s record of violations, which reflects their driving habits and the potential risk they pose on the road, making it the primary criterion for enrollment in the program.