HB 1147: Novice driver traffic safety

Summary

• $ Enhances traffic safety education by requiring more behind-the-wheel training and increased testing of driving abilities.
• The additional training is partially funded by a $5 increase in the learner's permit fee to $10.
• $ Requires traffic safety education teachers to take continuing education in traffic safety education.
• $ Restricts the night-time driving privilege for novice drivers (drivers within two years of having received their first license) who commit traffic infractions. The parent or guardian who gave permission for an under-18 driver to get a license is given authority to revoke that license.
• $ Requirement for additional behind-the-wheel training and imposition of driving restrictions for novice drivers are null and void if funding is not provided in the operating budget.

From the Second Substitute House Bill Report (2SHB 1147), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗