The bill amends Section 31-10-5 of the General Laws regarding operators and chauffeurs licenses, specifically introducing special restrictions for drivers for compensation. It establishes that individuals under the age of twenty-one are prohibited from driving school buses or vehicles used for compensated transportation unless they hold a valid chauffeur's license.

The bill provides an exemption for current school bus drivers from Massachusetts and Connecticut who hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in good standing. These drivers can bypass the usual licensing requirements in Rhode Island when applying for a chauffeur's license to transport school children, provided they present the necessary documentation.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that licenses issued under this section must comply with any additional requirements set by the director and, following the first year of employment in Rhode Island, must adhere to the provisions of Section 31-10-5.1. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
547: 31-10-5