SB 982 Summary

• Modifies graduated driver's license restrictions for 16-17 year olds issued on/after August 1, 2008, including passenger limits for first 6 months and first year, nighttime driving restrictions (11 p.m. to 5 a.m.), and motorcycle passenger prohibitions for 6 months; exempts active members of volunteer emergency services and Safe Ride program drivers (effective July 1, 2021).

• Permits motor home and recreational vehicle owners to register using a post office box mailing address in their municipality of residence (effective October 1, 2021).

• Eliminates requirement for signed affidavit of live witness in school bus violation detection cases; requires only digital photographic/video evidence reviewed by police officer (effective October 1, 2021).

• Requires school buses manufactured in 2022 or newer to be equipped with extended stop arms extending 3-6 feet from the left side (effective October 1, 2021).

• Mandates vision screening or examination by licensed medical professional for adult and youth instruction permit applicants; allows Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to accept emergency medical service members' certifications (effective October 1, 2021).