The proposed bill would amend current statutes to allow the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to waive the written and driving examinations for active duty members of the armed forces from NATO countries who are stationed in Arizona. Specifically, it would require ADOT to issue a class D or M license to these individuals if they meet certain conditions, including being between 18 and 76 years old, having military orders to be stationed in Arizona, and, if not a U.S. citizen, providing documentation from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This change would replace the existing requirement that applicants hold a valid driver license from a foreign country with substantially similar motor vehicle laws to Arizona.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision that sets the expiration date of the issued license to coincide with the expiration of the member's authorizing documentation from the U.S. immigration agency. The current language that does not apply to commercial driver licensing would remain unchanged, while the new provisions would enhance the process for foreign military personnel seeking to obtain a driver license in Arizona.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-413
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-413
House Engrossed Version: 28-413
Chaptered Version: 28-413