The bill amends various sections of the Arkansas Code concerning driver's licenses, specifically focusing on the qualifications and issuance of intermediate driver's licenses. Key changes include the redefinition of eligibility for an intermediate driver's license, which is now available to individuals who are at least sixteen years old, rather than being limited to those under eighteen. The bill also clarifies that both intermediate and learner's licenses will be issued to applicants based on their age, with specific provisions for checking the driving record of applicants to ensure they have been free of serious accidents and traffic violations for designated periods.

Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which an intermediate driver's license will expire and can be renewed. It specifies that the license will expire upon the holder reaching eighteen years of age, provided they have maintained a clean driving record for the required time. If the conditions are not met, the license can be renewed as an intermediate driver's license for an additional two years. The amendments aim to streamline the licensing process and ensure that young drivers are adequately qualified before obtaining their licenses.

Statutes affected:
HB 1913: 27-16-701(a), 27-16-704(b), 27-16-801(a), 27-16-804(g), 27-16-901(a)
Act 928: 27-16-701(a), 27-16-704(b), 27-16-801(a), 27-16-804(g), 27-16-901(a)