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Senate debates narrow hardship‑driver permit for rural teens; sponsors propose tight limits
Summary
Second substitute SB125 would allow a narrowly defined hardship driving permit for non‑urban youth for school‑ and work‑related travel after driver's education and with parental permission. Sponsors said they expect very few applicants; senators raised safety and enforcement concerns and asked for amendments to restrict freeway use and to give licensing discretion.
Senator Blackcomb introduced a second substitute addressing a narrow hardship driver permit for youth living in remote, non‑urban areas.
The proposed permit would be available after a youth completes driver education and passes the driving test, and would be limited to school‑ and work‑related trips…
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