HB556 Summary

• Increases penalties for Stage II driver's license restriction violations to include license revocation, reversion to Stage I learner's permit for six months, $250 fine plus court costs, and two-point conviction entry on driving record.

• Prohibits citations for Stage II restriction violations unless the driver is stopped for a separate violation of law.

• Creates new criminal liability for parents, legal guardians, or other adults who knowingly allow Stage I or Stage II license holders to drive in violation of license restrictions, with a penalty of $500 fine plus court costs.

• Designates the bill as the Deputy Hart Act and establishes an effective date of the first day of the third month following passage and gubernatorial approval.