Bill No. 281-38 (COR), introduced by Therese M. Terlaje, aims to create a new section, 3101.5, in Article 1, Chapter 3, Title 16 of the Guam Code Annotated, establishing a direct drivers license pathway for adults aged twenty-one (21) and older. The bill recognizes that access to a driver's license is crucial for employment and self-sufficiency, particularly in Guam where public transportation is limited. It seeks to alleviate the financial and practical barriers imposed by youth-focused driver education and supervised driving-hour requirements, which may not be necessary for adult applicants. The bill emphasizes that the existing graduated driver licensing framework remains intact while providing a streamlined process for eligible adults who maintain a clean traffic record for three years.

Under the proposed legislation, adults who meet specific criteria, including a clean traffic record and successful completion of necessary tests, will be exempt from driver education, supervised driving-hour, and learner's permit requirements. The bill outlines the application process, which includes submitting a traffic clearance letter and passing vision, hearing, written knowledge, and on-road skills tests. Additionally, it includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the Act is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.

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