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This legislation died in the Assembly Transportation Committee on 3-22-04. Click here to see the results of the Committee hearing. Our thanks to Private Educational Network's Lobbyist Kathryn Lynch and others who worked on defeating this bill. Legislation to raise the California Drivers License age to 17 Assemblyman Bill Maze (AD 34 – Visalia) has introduced legislation (AB 1877) to raise the California Drivers License age to 17. The concern over new drivers is legitimate but the solution this legislation offers is not only lacking but harmful to the educational future of California teens. The reasoning behind this bill is that 17 year old drivers drive better than 16 year old drivers because they are more mature and have more driving experience. If this legislation passes, the 17 year old drivers will no longer have the driving experience they use to get and they will be just as bad as the current 16 year old drivers. How much more mature is a 17 year old over a 16 year old? How and who measure maturity levels? Will maturity questions now be part of the DMV test? Let’s not forget that girls mature faster than boys. Maybe gender and IQ need to be a factored in licensing as well? How will California teens compete for admission into universities with applications that lack volunteer and work experience? Not to mention, extracurricular activities like ASB organizations and sports. Working parents cannot keep their jobs and drive “Johnny” to early morning practice, an after school job, the library, and volunteer work? However, do not despair; Pubic Transportation could be your answer. Or have bus schedules been reduced in your area too? This legislation will be heard in the Assembly Transportation Committee. However, comments from teens and parents are needed as soon as possible. We’d like to hear your opinion on this legislation or any driver licensing questions you may have. Please email us at teendriver@penschool.com To view this entire legislation please click here: Full Text of Legislation AB 1877
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