Bill > SF1181

This bill modifies the availability of road skills examinations for driver's licenses in Minnesota by requiring the Department of Driver and Vehicle Services to make Class D road skills examination appointments available further in advance and with specific scheduling requirements. Under the new provisions, the commissioner must make 50% of projected appointments bookable three months in advance, 75% two months in advance, and 100% one month in advance. To book an appointment earlier than one month ahead, applicants must qualify by either residing in the same city/zip code as the exam station or in an adjacent city/zip code. The bill also mandates that the department's website provide real-time information about exam availability, including next available dates and times for each station, and an option to search exam availability by entering an address. These changes aim to improve accessibility and transparency of road skills examinations, making it easier for individuals to schedule and complete their driver's license testing. The effective date for these changes is August 1, 2025, meaning the new rules will apply to examinations conducted on or after that date.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1181&ssn=0&y=2025