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- Referred to transportation
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Relates to the driver training and highway safety instruction course
In Assembly Committee · Transportation · Sponsor Michael Cusick
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Title of bill
An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to driver training and highway safety instruction course
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow applicants for a New York State driver's license to complete the mandatory five-hour safety course either through state approved classroom providers or state approved online providers.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Section 502 of the vehicle and traffic law is amended to allow driver training and highway safety instruction to be delivered by a state-approved classroom or online provider.
Section 2. Sets forth an immediate effective date.
Justification
Upon submission of an application for a driver's license, applicants must satisfactorily complete a course prescribed by the commissioner of not less than four hours and not more than five hours, consisting of driver training and highway safety instruction. Currently, the courses are only delivered in a classroom setting. In today's ever evolving technological environment, there is a steady and consistent movement toward on-line offerings of goods and services. Allowing these courses to be done online would provide flexibility and efficiency to this step of the licensing process. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has been providing an increasing number of services to the public through internet based forums with great success and increased consumer satisfaction.
While a classroom setting might be the preferred (or only) option for some individuals, on-line access will provide a great convenience to many. Additionally, the ability for the Department of Motor Vehicles to monitor the activity of on-line providers and course participants is far better than traditional classroom settings.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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