This bill amends existing laws regarding the disqualification of individuals under twenty-one years of age from driving commercial motor vehicles. It introduces new definitions for "serious traffic violations," which now include improper lane changes, driving without a commercial driver's license or learner's permit, and violations related to the use of electronic communication devices while driving. Additionally, the bill allows for expunged records to be considered when determining disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle, and it expands the criteria for disqualification to include specific alcohol concentration levels for underage drivers.

Furthermore, the bill grants the Department of Transportation the authority to waive certain examinations for commercial driver's license applicants who meet specified requirements. It also stipulates that any driver's license suspension records expunged under certain conditions will not be publicly accessible and cannot be used to increase insurance premiums. The effective date for the majority of the bill is set for July 1, 2025, while provisions related to rulemaking and implementation take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 31-7-102, 31-7-114, 31-7-120, 31-7-305