10/24/05-The House Transportation, Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee is scheduled to discuss a bill Wednesday, Oct. 26, that would make teens wait six more months before they can get behind the wheel.
The measure would change Ohio law so teens would have to wait until they turn 16 before they can get their temporary instruction permit. Existing law allows youngsters to get behind the wheel at 15 years and six months.
The permit must be held for six months before taking the driver’s test. So, Raga’s proposal would require new drivers to wait until six months after their 16th birthday to obtain a probationary license.
HB343, sponsored by Rep. Tom Raga, R-Mason, would also restrict driving for those under age 18. It would outlaw driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. – a restriction now in place for those under 17 – and bar driving around with other teens.
In addition, it would limit drivers younger than 18 to transporting only one person who is not a family member.
The bill is awaiting assignment to a House committee.
For bill status, call (614) 466-8842. In Ohio, call 1-800-282-0253.

9/20/05-A bill sponsored by Rep. Tom Raga, R-Mason, would make teens wait six more months before they can get behind the wheel.
The measure would change Ohio law so teens would have to wait until they turn 16 before they can get their temporary instruction permit. Existing law allows youngsters to get behind the wheel at 15 years and six months.
The permit must be held for six months before taking the driver’s test. So, Raga’s proposal would require new drivers to wait until six months after their 16th birthday to obtain a probationary license.
HB343 would also restrict driving for those under age 18. It would outlaw driving between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. – a restriction now in place for those under 17 – and bar driving around with other teens.
In addition, it would limit drivers younger than 18 to transporting only one person who is not a family member.
The bill is awaiting assignment to a House committee.
For bill status, call (614) 466-8842. In Ohio, call 1-800-282-0253.