S. 2318 · 109th Congress
Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act of 2006
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Christopher Dodd
- Introduced
- 2006-02-16
- Latest action
- 2006-02-16 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection Act of 2006 or the STANDUP Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Transportation to award incentive grants to states with graduated driver licensing laws that include for novice drivers under age 21: (1) a three-stage licensing process (including a learner's permit stage and an intermediate stage before an unrestricted driver's license is granted); (2) a prohibition on nighttime driving during the intermediate stage; (3) a prohibition (during the learner's permit and intermediate stages) against operating a motor vehicle with more than one non-familial passenger under age 21 if there is no licensed driver 21 years old or older present in the vehicle; (4) a prohibition (during the learner's permit and intermediate stages) on the use of a cellular telephone or any communications device in non-emergency situations; and (5) any other requirement that the Secretary may require.
Directs the Secretary to withhold a certain amount of federal-aid highway funds from states that are not in compliance with the requirements of this Act.