Bill > HB1339

This bill modifies provisions related to driving offenses committed by young drivers, focusing on several key changes. Beginning January 1, 2027, applicants under 21 years old who have never held a driver's license must successfully complete a driver's education program approved by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission. The bill establishes a new Driver's Education Training Fund to support these programs and requires public and private institutions to provide driver's education free of charge to eligible young drivers. For intermediate driver's license holders, the bill introduces stricter point assessment rules, preventing any reduction of traffic violations to lower-point or no-point offenses. The legislation also adds provisions that automatically convert an intermediate driver's license to a temporary learner's permit if the driver accumulates more than two non-alcohol-related violations or six points from driving violations. Additionally, the bill requires that driver's education programs meet specific curriculum standards, including a minimum of six hours of driving simulation instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel training. These changes aim to improve young driver safety by ensuring more comprehensive driver education and implementing stricter consequences for traffic violations.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1339&year=2025&code=R