Bill > A05101

This bill establishes Davina's driver accountability law, which requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to develop a comprehensive, uniform curriculum for accident prevention courses used by all sponsoring agencies, delivery agencies, and instructors in the state. The new curriculum must include the latest safety techniques, go beyond the standard National Safety Council defensive driving course, and provide intensive instruction on traffic laws and driver safety. The bill mandates that the course include at least 320 minutes of instruction with a certified instructor, though remote learning options may be permitted. The commissioner of motor vehicles must work with the commissioner of education to develop minimum qualifications for course managers and instructors, create uniform instructional materials, and design a fraud-resistant course completion certificate. Additionally, the curriculum will be reviewed and updated biennially to ensure it remains current and effective. To receive mandatory insurance premium reductions, drivers will need to complete this standardized course, which aims to increase overall driver safety and reduce motor vehicle accidents. The law also provides provisions for approving, monitoring, and potentially suspending sponsoring agencies that do not meet the established standards.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5101