COLOR-CODED DRIVER LICENSE BY AGE
House Bill 5566
Sponsor: Rep. Mickey Mortimer
Committee: Transportation
Complete to 1-24-02
A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5566 AS INTRODUCED 1-22-02
House Bill 5566 would amend the Michigan Vehicle Code to require that the secretary of state issue color-coded drivers licenses, depending on the age of the driver.
More specifically, the bill would require that the operator's or chauffeur's license be one of the following:
-in the case of a person less than 18 years of age, a red license;
-in the case of a person at least 18-years-old but less than 21, a yellow license; or,
-in the case of a person 21-years-old or older, a green license.
MCL 257.310
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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.