Mature Driver’s Act suffers setbacks

A bill called The Mature Driver’s Act suffered defeat this legislative session, but its sponsors remain committed to seeing legislation passed that would raise the minimum age for a driver’s license to 17.

The legislation had bipartisan support from state Senator Thad Altman (R) and state Representatives John Julien (D) and Rep. Irving Slosberg (D).

For more on this story, see the April 14 edition of the Navarre Press or subscribe online.