Last week, we told you about a push in Congress by a certain group to standardize driver's licenses nationwide for teenagers.
The group represents STANDUP, "Safe Teen and Novice Driver Uniform Protection" act. They want to raise state licensing requirements to a consistent level nationwide to age 18 for a full license, and restricted driving from 16-18.
State governments would implement the requirements the way they see fit, including possible exceptions for farm kids in rural areas.
Representatives Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, say they will again co-sponsor the legislation, that failed in the last term.
We asked 13th district Congressman, Mac Thornberry to share his thoughts on the STANDUP act.
His response: "Every state in the union should be able to rely on the security of another state's drivers licenses. However, it should still up to each state to determine the appropriate driving age, driver's education, and other regulations for driving in that state."
