Bill Information[]
Senate Bill 159: an act relating to certificates for driving.
Sponsor: R. Thomas
Date Introduced: February 8th, 2016
Progress: in Senate
What does it do?[]
- Defines the term "certificate for driving" as a document issued by the Transportation Cabinet to an individual 18 years or older who has resided in the Commonwealth for a minimum of three years and who cannot prove citizenship or meet the requirements of KRS 186.412(2) to (4)
- Mandates that certificates for driving be clearly distinguishable from regular operator's licenses and clearly states on the face that the document is not to be used for identification purposes
- Requires the cabinet to establish a unique identifying number system for certificates and keep a database of all certificate holders and their driving histories available for the use of law enforcement agencies
- Requires that the certificate for driving have a color photograph of the applicant on it
- Provides that the certificate for driving shall be valid for one year
- Requires that the certificate for driving clearly state on its face that it is valid in Kentucky only
- Prohibits the use of the certificate for driving database from being used for the investigation or enforcement of immigration laws
- Requires the cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations to provide standards for the application, issuance, denial, and revocation of certificates
- Sets out application procedures for certificates for driving
- Requires application to be made in Frankfort or at a regional office of the cabinet
- Requires the Department of Kentucky State Police to examine all applicants for a certificate
- Imposes instruction permit restrictions on individuals applying for a certificate who do not have a valid license from another state or recognized foreign jurisdiction
- Sets out denial criteria and revocation criteria
- Prohibits the Transportation Cabinet from issuing a certificate for driving to a person whose driving was suspended for any reason other than a conviction for failure to have insurance or a conviction for driving without an operator's license
- Requires the cabinet to establish a points and suspension system for moving violations similar to the one used for operator's licenses
- Makes certificates valid for one year, with renewal; require possession of the certificate at all times when operating a motor vehicle
- Requires certificate holders to notify the circuit clerk of name and address changes
- Sets the fee for a certificate at the same fee as for an operator's license
- Establishes an initial application fee of $100
- Prohibits certificate holders from possessing an operator's license
- Prohibits certificate holders from operating a commercial motor vehicle
- Subjects certificate holders to existing penalties for DUI and driving on a suspended license
Political Arguments[]
Pros: Many technical adjustments
Amendments[]
None.