AN ACT RELATING TO MOTOR AND OTHER VEHICLES -- OPERATORS' AND CHAUFFEURS' LICENSES

This bill allows driver education schools in Rhode Island to teach the required thirty-three-hour curriculum in an instructor-led virtual format alongside traditional classroom settings. It applies specifically to individuals under eighteen years old who need to complete this training before obtaining a driver's license or limited-instruction permit, while adults with out-of-state licenses remain exempt. The legislation mandates that virtual courses maintain the same curriculum standards, including specific hours on Rhode Island traffic laws and the effects of alcohol and drugs, and requires a future report comparing virtual and in-person test results. Additionally, the act ensures that all driver education programs include information about drivers' rights when stopped by law enforcement.