Bill > A08171

This bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to expand and extend the internet-based pre-licensing course pilot program. Specifically, the bill extends the duration of the pilot program from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2030, allowing the Department of Motor Vehicles to continue evaluating the effectiveness of delivering pre-licensing driver education courses online. The bill removes a previous restriction that excluded applicants for class DJ (junior driver) and class MJ (motorcycle junior) licenses from participating in the program, effectively opening the pilot program to all eligible applicants. The purpose of the pilot program is to assess the potential of using internet-based platforms to deliver mandatory pre-licensing driver education courses, which are currently required for obtaining a driver's license. The bill takes effect immediately, with the amendments to be considered part of the existing law until its scheduled repeal.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8171