HB2522 Summary

• Expands driver education program options for Class G license applicants under 18 years old to include defensive driving schools certified by the Arizona Supreme Court and traffic survival schools, with required parental certification of 20 supervised driving hours (6 at night).

• Establishes that the Supreme Court's statewide database of defensive driving school attendees shall exclude records of persons attending for driver education programs pursuant to Section 28-3174.

• Maintains existing Class G license restrictions on nighttime driving (12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m.), passenger limitations, and wireless communication device use for the first six months of licensure.

• Retains civil penalties for violations: $75 maximum for first violation, $100 for second violation with license suspension for 30 days on third or subsequent violation.