The bill amends existing laws regarding the suspension of driver's licenses due to traffic infractions, specifically introducing a training alternative to suspension. Under the new provisions, if a driver accumulates three moving violations within a year or four within two years, their license would typically be suspended for 60 days. However, the bill allows individuals to complete a safe driving course before the suspension takes effect, which would lead to the termination of the suspension and the establishment of a one-year probation period. This early termination option can only be utilized once every five years. Additionally, during the probation period, any further infractions would result in an additional 30-day suspension.

The bill also modifies the reissue fee structure for licenses, maintaining a fee of $75 for most cases but increasing it to $170 for certain violations. It clarifies that the department will not charge a reissue fee at the end of the suspension term and specifies that multiple infractions from a single traffic stop count as one occasion. The act is set to take effect on April 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 46.20.2892, 46.20.311