Illinois DSD CDTS 99 Schedule II Fleet Safety Form Guide

Illinois DSD CDTS 99 Schedule II Fleet Safety Form Guide – Operating an Enhanced Skills Driving School (ESDS) in Illinois requires strict compliance with vehicle fleet safety and reporting rules. One essential document is Form DSD CDTS 99 — Schedule II — Safety Inspection Enhanced Skills Driving School Motor Vehicle Fleet (Supplement — Additions and Deletions). This official Illinois Secretary of State form ensures that every vehicle used for advanced driver training meets safety, registration, identification, and insurance standards.

This guide explains what the form is, when and how to use it, key requirements, and how to submit it correctly. All information is drawn from official Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois General Assembly sources.

What Is Form DSD CDTS 99?

Form DSD CDTS 99 is the official Schedule II supplement used by licensed Enhanced Skills Driving Schools in Illinois. It reports additions to or deletions from the school’s motor vehicle fleet used for enhanced skills training (such as emergency braking, crash avoidance, and defensive driving techniques).

The form serves as both a safety inspection record and a fleet update notice. Schools must file it with the Secretary of State’s Commercial Driver Training Section whenever the fleet changes.

You can download the current official version (September 2021 edition) directly from the Illinois Secretary of State:

Download Form DSD CDTS 99 (PDF)

Who Must File Form DSD CDTS 99?

Any authorized representative of a licensed Enhanced Skills Driving School in Illinois must complete and submit this form. The signer must be listed on the school’s main license application as an owner, manager, partner, or corporate officer and must have previously filed a Personal History Schedule (Schedule I) with the Secretary of State.

Enhanced Skills Driving Schools teach advanced driving skills to already-licensed drivers on private property (such as race courses). They are regulated under the Illinois Vehicle Code and administrative rules in Title 92, Part 1065.

When Must the Form Be Submitted?

The form must be completed and filed with the Secretary of State, Commercial Driver Training Section, within 10 days of any addition or deletion to the motor vehicle fleet.

Failure to report changes promptly can result in compliance issues, delayed insurance stickers, or enforcement actions.

Key Sections of Form DSD CDTS 99

The form contains two main parts: Additions and Deletions, plus identification and certification sections.

Additions Section

When adding vehicles, the school swears that each vehicle is:

Registered in the name of the Enhanced Skills Driving School
In safe mechanical condition
Properly identified with required Enhanced Skills Driving School signs
Properly insured under Illinois Vehicle Code requirements

For each added vehicle, provide:

Year, make, and serial number (VIN)
Whether the vehicle is owned or leased
Current license plate number
Inspection certificate number and inspector’s initials
Name and address of the lessor (if leased)

Insurance certificates for all newly added vehicles must accompany the form. The Department will not issue an insurance certificate sticker until the fleet schedule and insurance certificate are on file.

Deletions Section

When removing vehicles, the school swears that:

The listed vehicles are no longer operated by the school for driving training purposes
The Safety Inspection — Insurance Certification Decal issued by the Secretary of State has been removed and destroyed

For each deleted vehicle, list year, make, decal number, license plate number, ownership status, and lessor details if applicable.

Vehicle Safety and Insurance Requirements

Under Illinois Administrative Code Title 92, Section 1065.65, no motor vehicle may be used for enhanced skills training unless it meets these conditions:

Owned or leased in the name of the licensed ESDS (with a properly executed lease agreement submitted if leased)
In safe operating condition, including functional and undamaged doors, mirrors, windshield, exhaust system, headlights, turn signals, seat belts, brakes, and tires
Listed on the school’s license application and insurance certificate on file with the Department

Required liability insurance minimums (as set in the Illinois Vehicle Code) are:

$500,000 for bodily injury or death of one person in any one crash
$1,000,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more persons in any one crash
$100,000 for property damage in any one crash

The insurance certificate sticker must be firmly attached to the lower right portion of the front windshield and may not be removed until it expires or the vehicle is no longer used for ESDS purposes.

For the official insurance certificate form that must accompany Schedule II, see Form DSD CDTS 104.

How to Complete and Submit the Form?

Download the official PDF from the Illinois Secretary of State website.
Print or type all information clearly.
Complete the school identification section (name, address, telephone, date of inspection).
Fill in Additions and/or Deletions as applicable.
Have the authorized representative sign the affidavit.
Attach current insurance certificates for any added vehicles.
Mail the completed form and supporting documents to:

Illinois Secretary of State
Commercial Driver Training Section
1800 W. Hawthorne Ln.
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone: 630-520-9310

For the full list of Enhanced Skills Driving School forms and requirements, visit the official page: Enhanced Skills Driver Training Schools – Illinois Secretary of State.

Related Official Resources

Why Compliance Matters for U.S. Driving Schools?

For Enhanced Skills Driving Schools operating in Illinois, timely and accurate filing of Form DSD CDTS 99 protects students, instructors, and the public. It also keeps the school in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State. Non-compliance can delay license renewals, prevent issuance of required insurance stickers, or lead to enforcement actions under the Illinois Vehicle Code and administrative rules.

Always use the most current official form available on the Illinois Secretary of State website and retain copies of all submissions for your records.