HB9 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Holmes

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Driver's licenses, penalties for violations of restrictions on Stage II driver's licenses, revised, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd.

Summary

HB9 would tighten penalties for violating Stage II license restrictions for drivers under 18, including license revocation, a six-month revert to Stage I, fines, and new parental liability.

What This Bill Does

HB9 revises penalties for violations of Stage II license restrictions. If a violation occurs, the driver's Stage II license would be revoked and they must revert to a Stage I learner's permit for six months. The driver would be fined $250 plus court costs, and two points would be added to their driving record. The bill also makes parents, guardians, or other adults who knowingly allow such violations subject to a $500 fine plus court costs.

Who It Affects

• Under-18 drivers who hold or are seeking Stage II licenses would face harsher penalties for violations, including revocation to Stage I for six months, a $250 fine plus costs, and two points on their driving record.
• Parents or guardians who knowingly permit Stage I or Stage II license holders to drive in violation of restrictions would face a $500 fine plus court costs.

Key Provisions

• Penalties for violating Stage II restrictions: license revoked and revert to Stage I for six months; $250 fine plus court costs; two points on driving record.
• Parental/guardian liability: knowingly allowing violations by a Stage I or Stage II driver triggers a $500 fine plus costs.
• Eligibility and requirements for Stage II licensing: under-18 applicants must hold a Stage I learner's permit for at least six months; 16-year-olds must provide parent/guardian verification and either 30-50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice or a driver education completion certificate.
• Stage II restrictions and enforcement: includes curfew from 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., passenger limits, and a ban on handheld devices; violations extend the restriction period rather than suspending the license, with a potential suspension for repeat or serious offenses.
• Definitions and effective date: clarifies Stage I, Stage II, and Stage III license meanings; law becomes effective on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

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Subjects

Drivers' Licenses