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Committee hears bill to allow removal of temporary restricted driver licenses after repeat violations

2175409 · January 30, 2025
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Summary

Lawmakers heard testimony on a bill that would give the Department of Transportation authority to revoke temporary restricted licenses (TRLs) for repeated minor driving violations. DOT staff and constituents described how TRLs are used and how the proposed change would work; no formal action was taken.

Representative Matt Ruby, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, introduced a bill to allow the Department of Transportation to suspend or revoke temporary restricted driver licenses after repeated non‑major violations.

Supporters and DOT officials said TRLs — also called work permits — let people drive for work and essential purposes while serving a suspension for other offenses. Brad Schafer, director of Driver and Vehicle Services for the Department of Transportation, told the committee a TRL is typically issued to allow limited in‑state driving during a suspension and is distinct from a…

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