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AZ SB1600
Bill
Status
2/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
David Gowan
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AI Summary
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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.
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Restricts junior driver license holders to operating motor vehicles only for employment, between residence and school/school activities, or between employment and residence/school.
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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.
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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.
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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