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HB 2111

driver license examination; motorcycle awareness

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Matt Gress and 2 co-sponsors

HB 2111: Driver License Examination; Motorcycle Awareness OverviewBill Number: HB 2111 Title: Driver License Examination; Motorcycle Awareness Status: Prefiled Introduced: Janua

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Bill Summary · HB 2111

HB 2111: Driver License Examination; Motorcycle Awareness

Overview

Bill Number: HB 2111
Title: Driver License Examination; Motorcycle Awareness
Status: Prefiled
Introduced: January 27, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HB 2111 is to enhance motorcycle safety and awareness by requiring all driver's license applicants to complete a mandatory motorcycle awareness component as part of the standard driver's license examination process. The bill aims to improve overall road safety by ensuring all new drivers receive education on safely sharing the road with motorcyclists.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all applicants for a driver's license to complete a 30-minute motorcycle awareness module as part of the standard written driver's license examination
  • The module must cover topics such as:
    • Recognizing the presence of motorcycles on the road
    • Understanding the vulnerabilities of motorcyclists
    • Safely sharing the road and maintaining proper following distances
    • Yielding the right-of-way to motorcyclists
  • Directs the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to develop the curriculum and testing materials for the motorcycle awareness module
  • Mandates that the DMV provide training for examiners to properly administer the new module

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • All new driver's license applicants will be required to complete the motorcycle awareness module as a condition of obtaining their license
  • Existing licensed drivers will not be required to retake the examination, but the new module will be incorporated into the standard testing process going forward
  • Motorcyclists are expected to benefit from increased awareness and safer driving behaviors from new license holders
  • The DMV will be responsible for developing, implementing, and administering the new testing requirements, which may require additional resources and staff training

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 2111 has been prefiled for the upcoming legislative session. If passed, the bill would require the DMV to develop the motorcycle awareness curriculum and testing materials within 6 months of the effective date. The new requirements would then be implemented for all driver's license applicants starting 12 months after the bill's effective date.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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