A legislative proposal aimed at better regulating undocumented drivers in Kentucky has been heard in the House Transportation Committee. The measure will not be voted on this week.
The measure establishes what's called a 'Certificate for Driving' for drivers who have lived in Kentucky for three years, but are not citizens. 20 year old Fredy Encarnacion has his driver's license but his immigrant parents do not. "You don't have fear of driving down to the corner store or to pick up your daughter or your son from school," said Encarnacion.
Proponents say, keeping a database of the names of people with certificates for driving would enhance criminal investigations when necessary. Tulio Tourinho , who's originally from Brazil, is a Louisville police officer. "These driver's licenses will not equal citizenship. That's a completely different process that is above and beyond the scope of the state. That's at the federal level. All we want to do is make sure that the people who are driving here in Kentucky understand our laws, have taken the practical exam, know how to properly drive," said Tourinho.
Louisville Representative and bill sponsor Larry Clark believes the measure can pass next session.
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