5/6/09-A bill died that called for putting passenger limits on young drivers.
Sponsored by Rep. Kelly Skidmore, D-Boca Raton, HB7 prohibited drivers under age 18 from transporting more than three passengers under age 18 during the first six months after obtaining their licenses. Exceptions would have been made for relatives. Violations would have been secondary offenses.
After six months, drivers 16 to 18 could have had no more than three passengers at a time under 18.

3/13/09-A bill in the Roads, Bridges & Ports Policy Committee would put passenger limits on young drivers.
Sponsored by Rep. Kelly Skidmore, D-Boca Raton, HB7 would prohibit drivers under age 18 from transporting more than three passengers under age 18 during the first six months after obtaining their licenses. Exceptions would be made for relatives. Violations would be secondary offenses.
After six months, drivers 16 to 18 could have no more than three passengers at a time under 18.
For bill status, call 850-488-4371. In Florida, call 800-342-1827.

11/24/08-Rep. Kelly Skidmore, D-Boca Raton, has filed a bill for consideration that would put passenger limits on young drivers.
HB7 would prohibit drivers under age 18 from transporting more than three passengers under age 18 during the first six months after obtaining their licenses. Exceptions would be made for relatives. Violations would be secondary offenses.
After six months, drivers 16 to 18 could have no more than three passengers at a time under 18.
The bill can be considered during the session that begins in March.
For bill status, call 850-488-4371. In Florida, call 800-342-1827.