This bill amends existing laws regarding the suspension and reinstatement of youth operator's licenses, specifically targeting drivers under 18 years of age. It establishes new minimum and maximum suspension periods for offenses, with a first offense resulting in a suspension of 20 to 40 days, a second offense leading to 45 to 90 days, and a third or subsequent offense resulting in a suspension of 90 to 180 days. Additionally, it mandates that individuals convicted of a third or subsequent offense must complete an approved in-person driver program before their license can be reinstated, regardless of the speeds involved in their offenses.

Furthermore, the bill introduces stricter conditions for the reissuance of a youth operator's license for those convicted of specific offenses, including speeding violations exceeding 30 miles per hour above the posted limit. It stipulates that such individuals must wait a minimum of 90 days after any court-imposed suspension and complete an approved driver attitude program. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to submit a request for administrative action within 10 days of a youth operator's violation. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 263:14
Version adopted by both bodies: 263:14
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 263:14