This bill amends the requirements for the suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of youth operator licenses for drivers under 18 years of age. Key changes include the establishment of specific minimum and maximum suspension periods for offenses: a first offense will result in a suspension of 20 to 40 days, a second offense will lead to a suspension of 45 to 90 days, and a third or subsequent offense will incur a suspension of 90 to 180 days. Additionally, for those convicted of a third or subsequent offense, successful completion of an approved in-person driver program is mandated for license reinstatement, regardless of the speeds involved in the offenses.

Further modifications include stipulations for license reissuance after certain violations, such as those under RSA 265-A or exceeding the speed limit by more than 30 miles per hour. The bill specifies that individuals must wait a minimum of 90 days, complete an approved driver attitude program, and may be required to attend a hearing to demonstrate safe driving intentions before reissuance. It also mandates that law enforcement agencies submit requests for administrative action within 10 days of relevant violations. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and is expected to incur a one-time programming cost of $15,000 for the Department of Safety to implement these changes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 263:14
Version adopted by both bodies: 263:14