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 expansion of eligibility for an intermediate driver's license to individuals who are at least sixteen years old, rather than limiting it 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 those who are sixteen or older. Additionally, the language surrounding the verification of an applicant's driving record has been updated to replace the term "student" with "applicant."

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that an intermediate driver's license will be valid for a maximum of two years and will expire immediately upon the holder reaching eighteen years of age, provided they have maintained a clean driving record for the required period. It also outlines the conditions under which an intermediate driver's license can be renewed, either as a regular driver's license or as another intermediate license, depending on the applicant's driving history. Overall, the amendments aim to streamline the licensing process and ensure that younger drivers meet specific safety criteria 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)