Bill seeks to cut red tape for Guam driver’s licensing process

By Pacific Island Times News Staff

Sen. Therese Terlaje has introduced a bill to streamline the driver's license application process for adults 21 and older by waiving the requirement to complete driving classes or supervised driving hours.

“If a qualified adult can show that they know how to drive by passing the required written and driving exams and have a responsible driving record, we should not place unnecessary obstacles in their way," Terlaje said.

Therese Terlaje

The senator noted that for many working adults, the multi-layer requirements can be costly and create scheduling conflicts, requiring additional time and money that may be difficult to afford.

Bill 281-38 seeks to pave the way for more adults to enter the job market more quickly by freeing up time otherwise spent completing driving classes and supervised road tests.

By streamlining the process, the proposal reduces the time it takes for qualified adults to obtain a license.

The proposed waiver would apply to adults 21 and older who have maintained a clean driving record for the past three years.

Terlaje argued that the time it takes to obtain a full driver’s license may also delay individuals from securing employment, particularly when a driver’s license is required for the job or necessary for reliable transportation to work.

“At a time when the cost of living is suffocating many working families in Guam, we need government processes that move efficiently and help people get to work faster,” Terlaje said.

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