SB173 tightens penalties for violations of Stage II license restrictions for minors, adding license revocation, a six-month revert to Stage I, fines, and parental liability.
The bill amends Section 32-6-7.2 to impose new penalties for breaking Stage II restrictions. If a minor violates Stage II restrictions, their Stage II privileges would be revoked and they must revert to a Stage I learner's permit for six months before reapplying; they would also face a $250 fine plus court costs and two points on their driving record. Additionally, a parent or guardian who knowingly allows a Stage I or Stage II driver to violate the restrictions would be fined $500 plus court costs. These provisions treat such violations as traffic violations with specified civil penalties.
Pending third reading on day 29 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 623
Third Reading Passed
Chambliss motion to Carry Over adopted Voice Vote
Third Reading Carried Over
Read for the second time and placed on the calendar
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
Source: Alabama Legislature