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HB 157 Original 2019 Regular Session Stagni
Abstract: Changes requirements for obtaining a Class "E" temporary instructional permit.
Present law requires a person apply for a Class "E" temporary instructional permit prior to enrolling
in any driver education course, driver training program, or prelicensing training course.
Proposed law modifies present law by requiring a person to apply for a Class "E" temporary
instructional permit prior to the administration of the knowledge test, instead of enrolling in a driver
education course, driver training program, or prelicensing training course.
Proposed law requires the Class "E" temporary instructional permit contain a highly visible
distinctive color or restriction code that clearly indicates the permit has been issued for the purpose
of participating in the administration of on-road driving skills training.
Present law requires a person to possess a Class "E" temporary instructional permit in order to enroll
in any driver education course, driver training program, or prelicensing training course.
Proposed law modifies present law by requiring a person to possess a Class "E" temporary
instructional permit in order to participate in the administration of the knowledge test, operate a
motor vehicle during on-road driving skills training, or participate in the administration of the on-
road driving skills test. Proposed law removes the provision that required the enrollment in a driver
education course, driver training program, or prelicensing training course to possess a Class "E"
temporary instructional permit.
Present law requires a person who has successfully completed a driver education course, driver
training program, or prelicensing training course to surrender their Class "E" temporary instructional
permit and apply for an age appropriate learner's license.
Proposed law modifies present law by requiring a person who has successfully completed a driver
education course, driver training program, or prelicensing training course and is not eligible for a
permanent license to surrender their Class "E" temporary instructional permit and apply for a
learner's license.
Proposed law requires a person who has successfully completed a driver education course, driver
training program, or prelicensing training course and is eligible for a permanent license to surrender
their Class "E" temporary instructional permit and apply for a permanent license. Proposed law further requires the Dept. of Public Safety and Corrections waive the fee for the
permanent license issued in connection with the surrender of a Class "E" temporary instructional
permit.
(Amends R.S. 32:402.1(E)(1), (2), (5), and (6); Adds R.S. 32:402.1(E)(7))