HB 2336
An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, further providing for learners' permits and for examination of applicant for driver's license.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s driver’s licensing laws to update requirements for learner’s permits and driver’s license exams. Specifically, it mandates that applicants under 18 must demonstrate they’ve reviewed educational materials about distracted driving and driving safety in work zones. Additionally, the driver’s license exam will now include a question specifically testing knowledge of safe driving practices in work zones, and the driver’s manual will include a section on this topic.
Key provisions
- Requires applicants under 18 to view or have printed educational materials on distracted driving and work zone safety.
- Mandates a question on work zone safety in the driver’s license exam.
- Requires the driver’s manual to include a section on safe driving in work zones.
- Updates a section of the existing law regarding learner’s permit authorization.
Who is affected
- Applicants for driver’s licenses
- Learners permit holders
- Parents/Guardians of minors applying for driver’s licenses
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)
- Motor Vehicle Drivers
Notable changes
- Adds a specific requirement for educational materials on distracted driving and work zone safety for minors.
- Introduces a dedicated question on work zone safety in the driver’s license exam.
- Requires the driver’s manual to include information on safe driving in work zones.
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Cosponsors
Jose Giral
Joseph Hohenstein
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