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Committee advances bill to expand driver education and traffic-substance course requirements
Summary
The committee reported favorably on Senate Bill 994, sponsored by Senator Collins, which expands traffic law and substance abuse education requirements for driver license applicants and requires classroom driver education for learner-permit applicants approved by DHSMV.
The Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development voted to report Senate Bill 994 favorably. Sponsored by Senator Collins, the bill would amend the traffic law and substance abuse education program and require additional driver education coursework for certain applicants.
Section 1 would require applicants 18 years or older applying for a standard driver's license to complete a traffic law and substance abuse education course unless they were previously licensed or had completed a Department of Education driver’s education course. Section 2 would require learner’s permit applicants to complete a Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles–approved classroom traffic-safety driver education course.
Senator Collins summarized the bill and waived closing; one appearance form was recorded in support from Courtney Larkin of ABATE Florida. No committee debate was recorded. The committee reported Senate Bill 994 favorably by roll call.
