Assembly Amendment to Assembly Bill No. 552 First Reprint (BDR 43-715)
Proposed by: Assemblywoman Cegavske
Amendment Box:
Amends: Summary: Title: Preamble: Joint Sponsorship:
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Amend sec. 2, page 1, line 4, by deleting:
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between the ages of 16 and 18 years" and inserting:"
16 or 17 years of age".Amend sec. 2, page 2, line 18, by deleting:
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between the ages of 16 and 18 years" and inserting:"
who is 16 or 17 years of age and".Amend sec. 3, page 2, line 42, by deleting "
if:" and inserting:"
under any of the following circumstances:".Amend sec. 3, page 3, by deleting line 2 and inserting:
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condition of the licensee. A licensee who presents to a peace officer".Amend sec. 3, page 3, lines 3 and 4, by deleting:
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his medical condition" and inserting:"
the medical condition of the licensee,".Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 6, by deleting "
himself;" and inserting:"
himself, must be presumed to be in compliance with this paragraph.".Amend sec. 3, page 3, by deleting lines 8 and 9 and inserting:
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activity authorized by his school. A licensee who presents to a peace officer a signed statement from the parent or guardian of the licensee stating".Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 12, by deleting "
completed;" and inserting:"
completed must be presumed to be in compliance with this paragraph.".Amend sec. 3, page 3, by deleting lines 13 through 15 and inserting:
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(c) It is necessary for the licensee to drive to attend work. A licensee who presents to a peace officer a signed statement from the employer of the licensee, including, without limitation, verification of his employment".Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 16, by deleting "
end;" and inserting:"
end, must be presumed to be in compliance with this paragraph.".Amend sec. 3, page 3, by deleting lines 18 through 20 and inserting:
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his immediate family. A licensee who presents to a peace officer a signed statement from the parent or legal guardian of the licensee stating the reason for the necessity and the date that the necessity probably will terminate must be presumed to be in compliance with this paragraph.".Amend sec. 3, page 3, between lines 21 and 22, by inserting:
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4. A peace officer may issue a citation as provided in NRS 484.799 if the officer has probable cause to believe that a licensee is in violation of this section, including, without limitation, probable cause to believe that a signed statement presented by a licensee pursuant to paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, of subsection 3 is forged or altered.".Amend sec. 3, page 3, line 22, by deleting "
4." and inserting "5.".Amend sec. 4, page 3, line 27, by deleting "
$35," and inserting "$20,".Amend sec. 4, page 3, line 30, by deleting "
$50," and inserting "$40,".Amend sec. 4, page 3, between lines 31 and 32, by inserting:
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2. A judge or his designee may void a citation for a violation of subsection 3 of section 3 of this act if the licensee presents a signed statement described in paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, of subsection 3 of section 3 of this act.".Amend sec. 4, page 3, line 32, by deleting "
2." and inserting "3.".Amend sec. 4, page 3, line 38, by deleting "
3." and inserting "4.".Amend sec. 4, page 3, line 43, by deleting "
$35;" and inserting "$20;".Amend sec. 4, page 4, line 2, by deleting "
$50." and inserting "$40.".Amend sec. 4, page 4, line 5, by deleting "
4." and inserting "5.".Amend sec. 4, page 4, line 10, by deleting "
5." and inserting "6.".Amend sec. 5, page 4, lines 23 and 24, by deleting:
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between the ages of 16 and 18 years;" and inserting:"
16 or 17 years of age;".Amend sec. 7, page 4, line 36, by deleting:
"between the ages of 14 and 18 years" and inserting:
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Amend sec. 7, page 5, by deleting lines 1 through 27 and inserting:
"(d)
(1) In automobile driver education pursuant to NRS 389.090; or
(2) Provided by a school for training drivers licensed pursuant to NRS 483.700 to 483.780, inclusive, if the course complies with the applicable regulations governing the establishment, conduct and scope of automobile driver education adopted by the state board of education pursuant to NRS 389.090,
and who has at least 50 hours of experience in driving a motor vehicle with a restricted license, instruction permit or restricted instruction permit issued pursuant to NRS 483.267, 483.270 or 483.280. The parent or legal guardian of a person who desires to obtain a license pursuant to this paragraph must sign and submit to the department a form provided by the department which attests that the person who desires a license has completed the training and experience required by this paragraph.
(e) A license to a person who is between the ages of 16 and 18 years if:
(1) The public school in which he is enrolled is located in a county whose population is less than 35,000 or in a city or town whose population is less than 25,000;
(2) The public school does not offer automobile driver education;
(3) He has at least 50 hours of experience in driving a motor vehicle with a restricted license, instruction permit or restricted instruction permit issued pursuant to NRS 483.267, 483.270 or 483.280; and
(4) His parent or legal guardian signs and submits to the department a form provided by the department which attests that the person who desires a license has completed the experience required by subparagraph (3).] A provisional license to a person who is 16 or 17 years of age".
Amend the bill as a whole by adding a new section designated sec. 8.5, following sec. 8, to read as follows:
"Sec. 8.5. NRS 483.267 is hereby amended to read as follows:
2. An application for a restricted license under this section must:
(a) Be made upon a form provided by the department.
(b) Contain a statement that a person living in the same household with the applicant suffers from a medical condition which renders that person unable to operate a motor vehicle and explaining the need for the applicant to drive.
(c) Be signed and verified as provided in NRS 483.300.
(d) Contain such other information as may be required by the department.
3. A restricted license issued pursuant to this section:
(a) Is effective for the period specified by the department;
(b) Authorizes the licensee to operate a motor vehicle on a street or highway only under conditions specified by the department; and
(c) May contain other restrictions which the department deems necessary.
4. No license may be issued under this section until the department is satisfied fully as to the applicant’s competency and fitness to drive a motor vehicle.".
Amend sec. 9, page 6, line 19, by deleting:
"between the ages of 14 and 18 years" and inserting:
"[between the ages of 14 and 18 years] who is 14 to 17 years of age, inclusive, and".
Amend sec. 9, page 7, line 6, by deleting "minors [,]" and inserting "minors,".
Amend sec. 9, page 7, by deleting line 7.
Amend the title of the bill to read as follows:
"AN ACT relating to motor vehicles; establishing provisional drivers’ licenses for persons who are 16 or 17 years of age; making various changes concerning restricted licenses for pupils in schools, instruction permits, and automobile driver education in public schools; clarifying certain provisions concerning the issuance of restricted licenses; providing penalties; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.".