Revise temporary instruction permit eligibility, requirements
What changed between versions
The minimum age to apply for a temporary instruction permit was lowered from 15.5 years to 15 years.
The mandatory holding period for a temporary instruction permit before becoming eligible for a probationary license was increased from six months to one year.
Night driving restrictions for probationary license holders under 18 were adjusted to allow driving between midnight and 6 a.m. only with a parent or guardian present.
New definitions were added to clarify who counts as an 'eligible adult' and 'family member' for supervision purposes.
The bill explicitly prohibits law enforcement from stopping vehicles solely to check seatbelt usage or to enforce the new nighttime driving restrictions.
Specific exemptions were added for probationary license holders traveling to/from work, school functions, or religious events at night with written documentation.