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AZ SB1600

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

David Gowan

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new "junior driver license" for applicants at least 14 years old but under 18 years old, available if school or transportation facilities are inadequate for school attendance or employment travel.

  • Restricts junior driver license holders to operating motor vehicles only for employment, between residence and school/school activities, or between employment and residence/school.

  • Requires applicants to submit a signed parental statement explaining the necessity of the license and allows the department to deny applications if adequate public transportation exists within one mile of the applicant's residence.

  • Mandates the junior driver license expire on the licensee's 18th birthday or when issued a graduated driver license, and requires completion of a department-approved driver education program or driving practice hours within six months of issuance to maintain the license.

  • Sets the fee for a junior driver license to be determined by the department director and adds junior driver licenses to Arizona's fee schedule in section 28-3002.

Legislative Description

Junior driver licenses

Driver Licenses

Last Action

Senate read second time

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules2/2/2021
Transportation and Technology2/1/2021

Full Bill Text

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