House committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition. Replaces the provisions of previous edition with AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE HIGHWAY PATROL AND THE GOVERNOR’S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM, TO STUDY THE DESIRABILITY OF REQUIRING DRIVERS EDUCATION FOR ALL DRIVERS. As title indicates. Requires the study to consider how the condition would affect a person moving to North Carolina with a valid license issued by another state. Directs DMV to report to the General Assembly before March 1, 2012.
Bill Summaries: H665 STUDY DRIVERS ED REQUIREMENT FOR ALL DRIVERS (NEW).
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Bill H 665 (2011-2012)Summary date: Jun 7 2011 - View Summary
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Bill H 665 (2011-2012)Summary date: Apr 6 2011 - View Summary
Amends GS 20-7(b1) to prohibit the Division of Motor Vehicles from issuing an identification card, learner’s permit, or driver’s license to an applicant who fails to provide documentation of satisfactory completion of a driver’s education course, as prescribed by GS 20-88.1, or if licensed by another state, demonstrate that the issuing state requires a driver’s education course that has equivalent requirements.
Repeals GS 20-7(l) (Learner’s Permit).
Makes conforming changes to GS 20-7(m).
Effective October 1, 2011, and applies to any license issued on or after that date.