House Bill No. by Representative McMakin proposes significant changes to Louisiana's driver's license renewal and testing laws. The bill establishes a new five-year renewal period for all classes of driver's licenses, reducing the previous six-year term. It mandates that drivers must pass a written knowledge test and a driving or skills test every four years, with a new written knowledge test required at each renewal. This initiative aims to improve road safety by ensuring that drivers remain informed about traffic regulations and safe driving practices.

The bill also amends existing laws to reflect these changes, specifically altering the expiration and renewal periods for various classes of commercial driver's licenses, including Class "A," "B," "C," "D," and "E," which will now also have a five-year expiration period. Additionally, it modifies the validity period for motorcycle endorsements from less than six years to less than five years and updates the allocation of fees collected for motorcycle endorsements to support safety and awareness programs. Overall, the proposed legislation seeks to enhance driver competency and safety, particularly for older drivers, by implementing more frequent testing and shorter license validity periods.

Statutes affected:
HB944 Original: 32:408(A)(1), 32:412(A)(4)