MS HB611

Amends Section 63-1-55 to establish minimum requirements for traffic safety violator courses that courts may approve as an alternative to conviction for minor traffic offenders

Requires approved courses to include at least 4 hours of physical, in-person classroom instruction attended by the student

Mandates that approved courses provide an instructor's manual with appropriate curriculum, student workbooks, and minimum qualifications for instructors

Maintains existing authority for trial judges to suspend a minor's driver's license for up to 90 days in lieu of conviction for traffic violations (excluding DUI, controlled substances offenses, and other serious violations)

Effective date of July 1, 2013