DMV Suspends License Of Driving School In Manchester

MANCHESTER, CT — The Department of Motor Vehicles Friday suspended the business license of Shining Star Driving School in Manchester, citing "violations of statutes and regulations uncovered by the agency."

The driving school is located at 294 Main St. The announcement was made on the DMV website.

"As the state agency that regulates driver education providers in the state of Connecticut, DMV takes this action seriously," DMV Commissioner Tony Guerrera said. "We stand ready to work with affected customers, and also give this business an opportunity restore its license and complete the training owed to its students."

DMV is prepared to work with customers currently enrolled in the school to help understand their options, he added. Customers are being asked to call DMV at 860-263-5096 or email dmv-detu@ct.gov for additional information.

The DMV charges stem from an investigation that began with state inspectors noticing "irregularities" in the school’s operation, DMV officials said. The sate agency has offered Antoinette Khan, the owner of Shining Star Driving School, a stipulated agreement, which includes a fine, with terms to immediately restore the business license to provide instruction to students already enrolled, officials said.

Khan has until Sept 15 to sign on to the terms of the agreement.

“We met with Ms. Khan earlier (Friday) and are optimistic and hopeful that she will comply with the stipulated agreement, allowing her to reopen her driving school in the near future," Guerrera said.

He said the DMV will provide additional updates on this business on its website at https://ct.gov/dmv.