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OH HB204

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/11/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rick Perales

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Origin

House of Representatives

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

  • Extends driver education or training course requirement to all applicants under 21 years of age (previously 18 years old).

  • Modifies curfew restrictions for probationary license holders: eliminates separate restrictions for those under 17, consolidates to single restriction of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. for all probationary holders.

  • Changes passenger restrictions for probationary license holders in first 12 months: allows only one passenger who must be 21 years or older with valid driver's license, except family members or when accompanied by parent/guardian.

  • Increases age thresholds for moving violation penalties: changes conviction age triggers from 16/17 years to 17/18 years for determining length of required parental accompaniment.

  • Adds seatbelt requirements: prohibits probationary license holders from operating vehicles unless all occupants wear properly adjusted occupant restraining devices and prohibits secondary traffic stops solely for seatbelt violations.

Legislative Description

To modify the law related to graduated driver's licenses and to extend the driver education or training course requirement to all applicants under the age of twenty-one.

Graduated driver's licenses-modify law

Last Action

Committee Report - A

2/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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