4/8/08-Gov. Mitch Daniels has signed a bill into law to require a study of teen driving restrictions.
Indiana law now allows teens to obtain a learner’s permit at age 15. A probationary license can be obtained at 16 years and one month. A regular license is available three months later.
The new law, previously HB1112, requires an interim committee to study the state’s specific requirements for learner’s permits and graduated driver’s licenses.

2/22/08-The Senate voted 43-3 to approve a bill that would require study of teen driving restrictions.
Indiana law now allows teens to obtain a learner’s permit at age 15. A probationary license can be obtained at 16 years and one month. A regular license is available three months later.
Sponsored by Rep. Joe Micon, D-West Lafayette, HB1112 would require an interim committee to study the state’s specific requirements for learner’s permits and graduated driver’s licenses.
The bill now moves to Gov. Mitch Daniels’ desk. The House previously approved it by unanimous consent.
For bill status, call (317) 232-9856.

1/31/08-The House unanimously approved a bill that would require study of teen driving restrictions. It’s been moved to the Senate for further consideration.
Indiana law now allows teens to obtain a learner’s permit at age 15. A probationary license can be obtained at 16 years and one month. A regular license is available three months later.
Sponsored by Rep. Joe Micon, D-West Lafayette, HB1112 would require an interim committee to study the state’s specific requirements for learner’s permits and graduated driver’s licenses.
The bill is in the Senate Corrections, Criminal and Civil Matters Committee. For bill status, call (317) 232-9856.

1/28/08-The House Roads and Transportation Committee approved a bill that would require study of teen driving restrictions.
Indiana law now allows teens to obtain a learner’s permit at age 15. A probationary license can be obtained at 16 years and one month. A regular license is available three months later.
Sponsored by Rep. Joe Micon, D-West Lafayette, HB1112 was amended in the committee to require an interim committee to study the state’s specific requirements for learner’s permits and graduated driver’s licenses.
It now moves to the House floor for further consideration.
For bill status, call (317) 232-9856.

1/11/08-A bill in the House Roads and Transportation Committee would toughen teen driving restrictions.
Indiana law now allows teens to obtain a learner’s permit at age 15. A probationary license can be obtained at 16 years and one month. A regular license is available three months later.
Sponsored by Rep. Joe Micon, D-West Lafayette, HB1112 would make teens wait until they are 15 years and six months to get a learner’s permit. Probationary licenses could be awarded to driver’s education graduates at 16 years and six months. Without the class, teens could get a permit at 16 and a license at 17.
Another provision would require teens with permits to complete 50 hours of supervised practice driving.
They also would need to carry a probationary license for six months, instead of the current three months. During the first three months, teen drivers could not transport other teens. After that, one minor passenger would be allowed during the probationary period.
Cell phones also would be prohibited for young drivers.
In addition, probationary drivers wouldn’t be allowed to be behind the wheel between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. throughout the week. Exceptions would be made for teens driving to and from school, work or religious activities.
Indiana law now prohibits such driving between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
For bill status, call (317) 232-9856.