This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 171.13, to enhance the process for obtaining a driver's license by modifying the availability of road skills examinations and adjusting associated fees. The bill mandates that the commissioner must ensure at least 50% of projected appointments for road skills examinations are available for booking three months in advance, 75% for two months, and 100% for one month prior to the examination date. Additionally, it requires the commissioner to provide real-time information on the department's website regarding exam availability and locations, including the next available dates and times for each exam station.

Furthermore, the bill revises the fees related to road skills examinations. It increases the cancellation fee for a skills or road test from $20 to $50 if canceled less than a specified time before the appointment. A new fee structure is introduced, where individuals who cancel a scheduled skills or road test between 24 and 72 hours before the appointment will incur a $20 fee. These changes are set to take effect on August 1, 2025, and will apply to examinations conducted on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 171.13