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AL HB65
Bill
Status
4/21/2010
Primary Sponsor
H Gipson
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AI Summary
HB65 Summary
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Requires licensed drivers accompanying student drivers in training programs to be at least 21 years of age or older, with no exception for drivers under 16 years old.
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Establishes three-stage graduated licensing system: Stage I (learner's permit), Stage II (restricted regular license for ages 16-17), and Stage III (unrestricted license at age 18).
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Implements nighttime driving restrictions for Stage II license holders (midnight to 6:00 a.m. on school nights, 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on weekends) with limited exceptions for employment, school/religious events, and emergencies.
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Prohibits Stage II drivers from operating handheld communication devices including cell phones and text messaging devices while driving unless essential to vehicle function.
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Restricts Stage II drivers to no more than one passenger in the vehicle unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver age 21 or older.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, three-stage graduated licensing, age requirements for licensed driver accompanying driver with learner's permit, restrictions on persons 16 or 17 years of age with Stage II driver's license further provided for, operation of hand held communication devices prohibited, Secs. 32-5-64, 32-6-7.2, 32-6-8 am'd.
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
Forwarded to Governor at 3:45 p.m. on April 21, 2010.
4/21/2010