Bill > HB1452

This bill modifies New Hampshire driver education requirements by allowing the commissioner of motor vehicles to waive the traditional driver education course for youth operators (drivers between 16 and 21 years old) if a parent, guardian, or responsible adult provides equivalent classroom and behind-the-wheel training. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to permit a parent or guardian with a valid New Hampshire driver's license to provide driver education instruction that can substitute for a formal driver education course. To qualify for this waiver, the parent or guardian must submit proof that their instruction is equivalent to an approved driver education course. This alternative approach gives families more flexibility in how young drivers can complete their driver education requirements, potentially reducing the cost and increasing accessibility of driver training. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and while it does not provide additional funding, the Department of Safety anticipates needing one new attorney position to develop review protocols and oversee the new waiver program, with estimated costs ranging from $134,000 to $145,000 in subsequent fiscal years.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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