Bill > S05776

This bill modifies vehicle and traffic laws to impose stricter regulations on learner's permit holders and establish new procedures for handling accidents. Specifically, for learners with class DJ or class MJ permits (typically for junior/young drivers), the bill introduces new suspension requirements, including a mandatory 60-day suspension for violations such as: operating a vehicle without a supervising driver over 21, carrying multiple underage passengers, having passengers in the front seat (except the supervising driver), and not using proper safety restraints. Additionally, the bill mandates that if a learner's permit or junior license holder is involved in an accident resulting in death or injury, they must surrender their vehicle's license plates to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) the next business day or within 48 hours, and their vehicle registrations will be immediately suspended. The operator will then have 14 days to attend a hearing to potentially have their plates returned and registrations reinstated. The bill aims to enhance safety for young and novice drivers by implementing more stringent oversight and consequences for traffic violations and accidents. The new provisions will take effect 30 days after becoming law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5776