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IN SB0206

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/3/2018

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Freeman

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Learner's permit and driver's license exams must include questions testing knowledge of driver and passenger rights and responsibilities during traffic stops by law enforcement officers

  • Bureau of Motor Vehicles required to develop and administer a traffic stop safety education program covering individual rights during stops, proper behavior, law enforcement roles and duties, and laws regarding questioning and detention

  • Driver Education Advisory Board must consult with the BMV commissioner and state police department on administration of the traffic stop safety program

  • BMV must coordinate with the Indiana State Police Department to implement the traffic stop safety education program

  • Effective date: July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Traffic stop safety education. Requires that an examination for a learner's permit or driver's license must include a test of the applicant's knowledge of the rights and responsibilities of a driver and passenger during a traffic stop by a law enforcement officer. Requires the driver education advisory board to consult with the commissioner of the bureau of motor vehicles and the state police department on the administration of a traffic stop safety education program. Requires the bureau of motor vehicles to coordinate with the state police department to provide a traffic stop safety education program.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation

1/3/2018

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security & Transportation1/3/2018

Full Bill Text

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