Bill > A06502

This bill modifies New York State vehicle and traffic law to require additional driving experience for certain license applicants. Specifically, applicants for Class D (standard driver's license) or M (motorcycle license) who are at least 18 years old, as well as applicants for Class DJ or MJ junior licenses, must now provide proof of at least six hours of driving experience under the supervision of a certified driving school instructor. The bill establishes a standardized certification process for tracking these supervised driving hours, with driving schools issuing a certificate of driving time that can be used as proof of supervised driving experience. Additionally, the bill sets a nominal one-dollar fee for the issuance of supervised driver training certificates, which must be paid by the driving school and cannot be passed on to the pre-licensee. The new requirements aim to ensure that new drivers have a minimum level of professional instruction before obtaining their licenses, potentially improving road safety by providing more structured and supervised driving experience. The changes will take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6502