SB2039 Summary

• Defines four key licensing terms: "cancellation" (license annulled due to error/ineligibility), "conviction" (final court judgments including deferred sentences), "revocation" (permanent termination requiring new application after expiration), and "suspension" (temporary withdrawal of license)

• Replaces gender-specific language ("person," "driver," "operator") throughout the code with "individual," "operator's license," and related neutral terms for consistency

• Creates new section 39-06-14.1 consolidating motorcycle licensing requirements, including learner's permits for ages 14+, endorsements for existing license holders, and restrictions on 250cc+ engines for riders under 16

• Increases proof of financial responsibility minimums from $25,000 to $25,000 for bodily injury to one person and $50,000 to $50,000 for multiple persons (property damage increased from $10,000 to $25,000)

• Repeals five obsolete sections (39-06-23, 39-06-30, 39-06-50, 39-06-52, and 39-16.1-02) and establishes standardized fee structure for licenses, permits, testing, and reinstatement in section 39-06-49