Alabama Driver Alabama Driver ManualManual

Chapter 1Chapter 1Your License to DriveYour License to Drive

Your License To DriveYour License To Drive

Alabama Law states that every Alabama Law states that every person, (with some exceptions) who person, (with some exceptions) who operates a motor vehicle on public operates a motor vehicle on public streets and roadways must be streets and roadways must be licensed.licensed.

THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF THE ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES DRIVERS PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES DRIVERS LICENSESLICENSES

License RequirementsLicense Requirements Every Alabama resident who operates any Every Alabama resident who operates any

motor vehicle (except a farm tractor or motor vehicle (except a farm tractor or implement of husbandry temporarily upon implement of husbandry temporarily upon any street or highway) must have a driver any street or highway) must have a driver license.license.

All applicants who have not been licensed All applicants who have not been licensed in Alabama or those who had their license in Alabama or those who had their license expired for over 3 years must pass the expired for over 3 years must pass the required exam.required exam.

A person with an out of state license not A person with an out of state license not expired over 1 year does not have to pass a expired over 1 year does not have to pass a driver examinationdriver examination

An Alabama Drivers License An Alabama Drivers License is Not Required for:is Not Required for:

Employees of U.S. Federal Government who drive/operate U.S. Employees of U.S. Federal Government who drive/operate U.S. Government owned or leased motor vehicles.Government owned or leased motor vehicles.

Any person while driving any farm tractor of husbandry Any person while driving any farm tractor of husbandry temporarily moved or operated on a highwaytemporarily moved or operated on a highway

A 16 year resident who has possession of a valid drivers license A 16 year resident who has possession of a valid drivers license from his own state or country. Includes military personnel and from his own state or country. Includes military personnel and their families stationed in Alabama, regardless of how long they their families stationed in Alabama, regardless of how long they stay in Alabama.stay in Alabama.

A non-resident at 16 years old whose home country does not A non-resident at 16 years old whose home country does not require licensing of drivers may operate a motor vehicle as a require licensing of drivers may operate a motor vehicle as a driver of not more than 90 days in any calendar year, if the driver of not more than 90 days in any calendar year, if the vehicle operated is duly registered for the current year in the vehicle operated is duly registered for the current year in the home country of the non-resident.home country of the non-resident.

Any non-resident full time student properly enrolled and Any non-resident full time student properly enrolled and registered in a school, college, university, or trade school in this registered in a school, college, university, or trade school in this state, who holds a valid license from his home state or country. state, who holds a valid license from his home state or country.

A non-resident who has a valid drivers license from the state of A non-resident who has a valid drivers license from the state of previous residence may drive without an Alabama license for 30 previous residence may drive without an Alabama license for 30 days after becoming a resident of the state. days after becoming a resident of the state.

Who Cannot Be Licensed Who Cannot Be Licensed Persons under 16 years of age.Persons under 16 years of age. Any person whose driving rights or privilege is Any person whose driving rights or privilege is

suspended or revoked in any state.suspended or revoked in any state. Any person afflicted with or suffering from a physical Any person afflicted with or suffering from a physical

or mental impairment which, in the opinion of the or mental impairment which, in the opinion of the Director of Public Safety or examining officer , will Director of Public Safety or examining officer , will prevent such person from exercising reasonable and prevent such person from exercising reasonable and ordinary control over a motor vehicle.ordinary control over a motor vehicle.

Any person failing to pass the examination when Any person failing to pass the examination when required.required.

Any person who is a habitual drunkard or addicted to Any person who is a habitual drunkard or addicted to the use of narcotic drugs.the use of narcotic drugs.

Any person who is under the Age of 19 that is not in Any person who is under the Age of 19 that is not in compliance with Alabama Act 93-368, which requires compliance with Alabama Act 93-368, which requires secondary school graduation or current attendance , secondary school graduation or current attendance , with limited exclusions.with limited exclusions.

Authorized Presence Authorized Presence Identification Requirements Identification Requirements 1.1. Present 2 forms of identification, at least Present 2 forms of identification, at least

one of which contains a photograph (one one of which contains a photograph (one must be from the primary listing)must be from the primary listing)

2.2. Present three forms of non-photo Present three forms of non-photo identification (one form must be from the identification (one form must be from the “Primary Listing”)“Primary Listing”)

3.3. Applicants transferring an Out of State Applicants transferring an Out of State driver license must present their Out of driver license must present their Out of State drivers license, Social Security card State drivers license, Social Security card (or one of the other acceptable documents (or one of the other acceptable documents for social security number) AND one other for social security number) AND one other form from the “Primary Listing”.form from the “Primary Listing”.

Legal Date of Birth Legal Date of Birth RequirementsRequirements All applicants for any type of license or ID All applicants for any type of license or ID

card must meet age requirements relevant card must meet age requirements relevant to the license.to the license.

A record existing on the driver license A record existing on the driver license database, as a result of a previously issued database, as a result of a previously issued Alabama driver license or Alabama non-Alabama driver license or Alabama non-driver identification card may be driver identification card may be considered proof of birth date. If no such considered proof of birth date. If no such record exist, only an original or certified record exist, only an original or certified copy of one of the “Primary Listed” copy of one of the “Primary Listed” documents could be accepted as proof of documents could be accepted as proof of birth date.birth date.

Documentation Documentation RequirementsRequirements

1. Only a document, which is an original or a 1. Only a document, which is an original or a copy certified by the issuing agency, will be copy certified by the issuing agency, will be accepted. If a document is a copy, the accepted. If a document is a copy, the certification attached to it must be original.certification attached to it must be original.2. A document would be unacceptable if:2. A document would be unacceptable if:

a. Correction fluid (white-out) has been used on pertinent a. Correction fluid (white-out) has been used on pertinent information.information.

b. Erasure markings appear on pertinent informationb. Erasure markings appear on pertinent informationc. Pertinent Information is missingc. Pertinent Information is missingd. Pertinent Information is illegible.d. Pertinent Information is illegible.e. Alterations appear in pertinent informatione. Alterations appear in pertinent informationf. A fold, crease, tear or hole obliterates or distorts pertinent f. A fold, crease, tear or hole obliterates or distorts pertinent

informationinformationg. A staple obliterates or distorts pertinent information.g. A staple obliterates or distorts pertinent information.h. The document is not properly signed. h. The document is not properly signed.

Social Security Number Social Security Number RequirementsRequirements

1.1. Proof of Social Security number Proof of Social Security number must be present by the applicant must be present by the applicant under the following circumstances, under the following circumstances, unless the number is already in the unless the number is already in the database:database:

a. When applying for any class driver license, a. When applying for any class driver license, driver license renewal, vessel license, or non-driver license renewal, vessel license, or non-driver identification card, whether or not the driver identification card, whether or not the applicant wishes to have the number appear on applicant wishes to have the number appear on the licensethe license

Social Security Number Social Security Number Requirements Cont’d Requirements Cont’d

2.2. An original of one of the following An original of one of the following documents is required as proof of a documents is required as proof of a Social Security number:Social Security number:

a.a. Social Security CardSocial Security Card

b.b. A certified letter from the Social Security A certified letter from the Social Security Administration stating the person name Administration stating the person name and Social Security numberand Social Security number

c.c. W2 Tax FormW2 Tax Form

Notarization Notarization RequirementsRequirements

1.1. Notarized Documents must meet the Notarized Documents must meet the following requirements:following requirements:

a. The notary’s seal or stamp must be affixed a. The notary’s seal or stamp must be affixed to the to the document and must be legible.document and must be legible.b. The notary’s name must be legible.b. The notary’s name must be legible.c. The notary’s signature must be presentc. The notary’s signature must be presentd. The complete date that the notary’s d. The complete date that the notary’s commission commission expires must be legible and expires must be legible and must have been current must have been current on the day the on the day the document was notarized.document was notarized.e. The state in which the notary is e. The state in which the notary is commissioned must commissioned must be legible. be legible.

Acceptable documentation Acceptable documentation for proof of name, date of for proof of name, date of birth, and authorized birth, and authorized presence documents must presence documents must be original or copies be original or copies certified by issuing agency. certified by issuing agency.

DOCUMENTATION DOCUMENTATION EXAMPLESEXAMPLESPRIMARYPRIMARY

US Birth Certificate**US Birth Certificate**

US PassportUS Passport

Alabama ID CardAlabama ID Card

Alabama Driver LicenseAlabama Driver License

Cert. of NaturalizationCert. of Naturalization

Cert. of CitizenshipCert. of Citizenship

US Cert. of Birth AbroadUS Cert. of Birth Abroad

Resident Alien CardResident Alien Card

Social Security Card***Social Security Card***

Valid Foreign PassportValid Foreign Passport

** Required for all 15 yr ** Required for all 15 yr oldold

***Required for all ***Required for all applicantsapplicants

SECONDARYSECONDARYDriver License issued in Driver License issued in USUS

International LicenseInternational License

School ID with PhotoSchool ID with Photo

School Enrollment FormSchool Enrollment Form

W2 Tax FormW2 Tax Form

Court Documents:Court Documents: Adoption, Name Adoption, Name

Change Change

All applicants under the age All applicants under the age of 19 must present a of 19 must present a current Student current Student Enrollment Form (DL-1-Enrollment Form (DL-1-93)93)

Foreign ExaminationsForeign Examinations

Driver license written examinations Driver license written examinations are available in foreign languages:are available in foreign languages:

Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.Thai and Vietnamese.

Information is available at Information is available at DPS district offices.DPS district offices.

Hearing Impaired Hearing Impaired ExaminationsExaminations

Available using the American Sign Available using the American Sign Language.Language.

Automated testing equipment only at Automated testing equipment only at certain Driver Licenses offices.certain Driver Licenses offices.

Information on test administration at Information on test administration at local DPS Offices.local DPS Offices.

Oral ExaminationsOral Examinations

Available for applicants that are Available for applicants that are unable to read and comprehend the unable to read and comprehend the knowledge tests.knowledge tests.

Oral examinations may be Oral examinations may be administered using automated administered using automated testing equipment. testing equipment.

Driver License Driver License Must be at least 16 years of age

Must have had a Valid Learner License for 6 months (180 DAYS)

Developed the skills necessary to safely operate a motor vehicle

Pass the road test of driving skills

The “Y” restriction will be removed.

There is no cost to the applicant.

Motor Driven Cycle Motor Driven Cycle License- 14 or 15 years of License- 14 or 15 years of

age age May obtain a restricted license to operate May obtain a restricted license to operate

a motor driven cycle weighing not more a motor driven cycle weighing not more than 200 lbs. nor exceeding 150cc engine than 200 lbs. nor exceeding 150cc engine displacementdisplacement

Upon passing exam would be issued a Upon passing exam would be issued a class M Alabama Drivers License with a class M Alabama Drivers License with a “B” restriction “B” restriction

““B” restriction indicates holder may B” restriction indicates holder may operate a motor driven cycle only.operate a motor driven cycle only.

This license is valid for four year.This license is valid for four year.

Motor Cycle License- 16 Motor Cycle License- 16 years or Olderyears or Older

May obtain a license to operate a motor cycle.May obtain a license to operate a motor cycle. The exam is taken from the Alabama Motorcycle The exam is taken from the Alabama Motorcycle

Manual.Manual. Motor cycle defined as a motor vehicle, having a Motor cycle defined as a motor vehicle, having a

seat or saddle for use of rider.seat or saddle for use of rider. Designed not to travel with no more than 3 Designed not to travel with no more than 3

wheels with contact to ground.wheels with contact to ground. Upon passing exam applicant will be issued a Upon passing exam applicant will be issued a

Class M Alabama Drivers License.Class M Alabama Drivers License. Class M- indicates Motor Cycle only. Class M- indicates Motor Cycle only. The license is valid for four years.The license is valid for four years.

Vessel LicenseVessel License

Any person 12 years of age or older Any person 12 years of age or older may obtain a vessel license upon may obtain a vessel license upon passing the required exam.passing the required exam.

Or present an approved certificate of Or present an approved certificate of completion of a Boating Safety completion of a Boating Safety Course. Course.

Applicants must meet identification Applicants must meet identification requirements.requirements.

Vision ScreeningVision Screening Those who wear corrective lenses must Those who wear corrective lenses must

wear them during road test.wear them during road test. If vision exam is failed, applicant will be If vision exam is failed, applicant will be

required to have eyes examined by an eye required to have eyes examined by an eye specialistspecialist

If, as a result of the vision exam, it is found If, as a result of the vision exam, it is found that corrective lenses are needed, then a that corrective lenses are needed, then a restriction for corrective lens will be restriction for corrective lens will be applied to license.applied to license.

If vision report shows applicant can see well If vision report shows applicant can see well enough to operate a motor vehicle safely, enough to operate a motor vehicle safely, then applicant can finish remainder of test.then applicant can finish remainder of test.

Knowledge TestKnowledge Test Written test and vision screening. $5.00 Written test and vision screening. $5.00 Cash onlyCash only. 30 . 30

multiple choice questions, can miss up to 6 questions.multiple choice questions, can miss up to 6 questions. Test from material in Alabama Driver Manual on Alabama Test from material in Alabama Driver Manual on Alabama

traffic laws, road signs, and road rules of safe drivingtraffic laws, road signs, and road rules of safe driving Tests for a Motor driven cycle license, Motorcycle License, or Tests for a Motor driven cycle license, Motorcycle License, or

a boating license is $5 per test and must also be paid in cash.a boating license is $5 per test and must also be paid in cash. A license fee of $23.50 is also required for the learner A license fee of $23.50 is also required for the learner

license. license. Manual available in digital format at Manual available in digital format at

http://www.dps.state.al.us. http://www.dps.state.al.us. If applying for a learners license and pass the knowledge If applying for a learners license and pass the knowledge

test, you will be issued a learners license, after paying test, you will be issued a learners license, after paying required fees.required fees.

If applying for a regular license and pass the road test, you If applying for a regular license and pass the road test, you will be issued your license, no additional fee is required, will be issued your license, no additional fee is required, unless adding another endorsement.unless adding another endorsement.

If applying for motor driven cycle and learners license, both If applying for motor driven cycle and learners license, both examinations are requiredexaminations are required

Road TestRoad TestThe road test is the final step toward qualifying for the The road test is the final step toward qualifying for the

PRIVILEGE of driving on public streets and highways.PRIVILEGE of driving on public streets and highways.

DPS officer will administer road test.DPS officer will administer road test. Applicant must furnish a vehicle that meets Alabama safety Applicant must furnish a vehicle that meets Alabama safety

requirements .requirements . 16 year olds must be accompanied by parent or guardian.16 year olds must be accompanied by parent or guardian. 17 year olds do not have to be accompanied by a parent or 17 year olds do not have to be accompanied by a parent or

guardian guardian Examiner will check vehicle before road test to determine Examiner will check vehicle before road test to determine

if vehicle in safe operating condition, if not, no exam. if vehicle in safe operating condition, if not, no exam. Required equipment includes: Rear View Mirror, Horn, Required equipment includes: Rear View Mirror, Horn,

Windshield Wipers, Two Separate Methods of applying Windshield Wipers, Two Separate Methods of applying brakes, muffler, headlights, tail lights, valid license plate, brakes, muffler, headlights, tail lights, valid license plate, stop light, directional signals, seatbelt, and, if applicable, stop light, directional signals, seatbelt, and, if applicable, window tint compliance sticker.window tint compliance sticker.

The license examiner may refuse to test in the event of The license examiner may refuse to test in the event of hazardous weather, road conditions, or inability to hazardous weather, road conditions, or inability to communicate communicate

Required Maneuvers for Required Maneuvers for Road TestRoad Test

Right and left turnsRight and left turns SignalingSignaling Use of marked and unmarked lanesUse of marked and unmarked lanes Backing Backing Observance of traffic signs and signalsObservance of traffic signs and signals Quick stopQuick stop General control of vehicleGeneral control of vehicle ObservationObservation 3 point turn3 point turn Parking on a hillParking on a hill

Causes for Immediate Causes for Immediate FailureFailure

Violation of traffic lawViolation of traffic law A dangerous actionA dangerous action Any preventable accidentAny preventable accident Lack of cooperationLack of cooperation Refusal to perform any maneuverRefusal to perform any maneuver

Unless you have a legal right to drive in Unless you have a legal right to drive in Alabama, you must be accompanied by a Alabama, you must be accompanied by a license driver to drive the vehicle away if license driver to drive the vehicle away if failure occurs failure occurs

LICENSE TESTLICENSE TEST

When you have passed all tests, had When you have passed all tests, had your photo taken and paid the required your photo taken and paid the required fees, you will receive a temporary fees, you will receive a temporary license with your photo that gives you license with your photo that gives you the privilege of driving a motor vehicle.the privilege of driving a motor vehicle.

You will receive your permanent You will receive your permanent license by mail.license by mail.

The license must be carried on your The license must be carried on your person at all times while driving.person at all times while driving.

License FeesLicense FeesSubject to change and will be slightly higher in counties where local legislation Subject to change and will be slightly higher in counties where local legislation

permits a higher fee.permits a higher fee. Class D Operator Class D Operator LicenseLicense

$23.50$23.50

Motor Driven Cycle Motor Driven Cycle LicenseLicense

$23.50$23.50

Motorcycle LicenseMotorcycle License $23.50$23.50

Learner’s LicenseLearner’s License $23.50$23.50

Duplicate LicenseDuplicate License $18.50$18.50

Identification CardsIdentification Cards $23.50$23.50

Minimum Age Requirments Minimum Age Requirments for for

Drivers License and Non Drivers License and Non Driver Driver

Identification Identification Identification CardIdentification Card No Age No Age RequirementRequirement

Class D Learner LicenseClass D Learner License 15 years old15 years old Class DClass D 16 years old16 years old Motor Driven CycleMotor Driven Cycle 14 years old14 years old Vessel LicenseVessel License 12 years old12 years old

Why would you be Re-Why would you be Re-Examined?Examined?

What do you do? What do you do? Physical or mental impairment that might Physical or mental impairment that might

affect your driving ability. affect your driving ability. You could be required to furnish a You could be required to furnish a

statement from you doctor.statement from you doctor. You might be required to appear before a You might be required to appear before a

driver license examiner at any time.driver license examiner at any time. Penalty for not showing up for re-Penalty for not showing up for re-

evaluation or not providing proper evaluation or not providing proper documentation could result in revocation documentation could result in revocation of you license (you will have to reapply).of you license (you will have to reapply).

What is an Identification What is an Identification Card?Card?

A citizen of Alabama may apply to the local A citizen of Alabama may apply to the local driver license examiner for a non-driver driver license examiner for a non-driver identification card.identification card.

The same degree of proof of identification The same degree of proof of identification required is the same as for a drivers license.required is the same as for a drivers license.

Identification cards are issued to applicants Identification cards are issued to applicants who do not physically qualify for a drivers who do not physically qualify for a drivers license, do not have a current Alabama license, do not have a current Alabama drivers license or who wish to discontinue drivers license or who wish to discontinue driving and surrender their license. driving and surrender their license.

The identification card bears a number and The identification card bears a number and the name, date of birth, address, description the name, date of birth, address, description of individual and a color photo.of individual and a color photo.

Renewing Your LicenseRenewing Your License Expires four years after it is issued.Expires four years after it is issued. Expiration date is listed on license.Expiration date is listed on license. May be renewed at any time within 60 days May be renewed at any time within 60 days

prior to expiration at a cost of $23.50.prior to expiration at a cost of $23.50. Alabama law provides a grace period of 60 Alabama law provides a grace period of 60

days after expiration date of a drivers license days after expiration date of a drivers license for the purpose of driver license renewal and for the purpose of driver license renewal and the driver license shall be valid for this period the driver license shall be valid for this period of time.of time.

A person can renew a license within a 3 year A person can renew a license within a 3 year period after expiration without being re-period after expiration without being re-examined. It is illegal to drive with this license examined. It is illegal to drive with this license during this period of time.during this period of time.

Duplicate LicenseDuplicate License

If your license is lost, destroyed, or If your license is lost, destroyed, or becomes illegible, but has not yet expired, becomes illegible, but has not yet expired, you should apply for a duplicate license at you should apply for a duplicate license at your Probate Judge or License your Probate Judge or License Commissioner Office.Commissioner Office.

No examination is necessary. No examination is necessary. Proof of identity such as a certified birth Proof of identity such as a certified birth

certificate is required at time of certificate is required at time of application.application.

The cost for a duplicate license is $18.50.The cost for a duplicate license is $18.50.

Change of Name, Change of Name, AddressAddress If you wish to change your name, you If you wish to change your name, you

should present proper documents should present proper documents (marriage certificate or court order)(marriage certificate or court order)

A duplicate fee will be charged for a A duplicate fee will be charged for a corrected licensecorrected license

After changing your address within After changing your address within Alabama, you have 30 days in which Alabama, you have 30 days in which to notify the Driver License Divisionto notify the Driver License Division

Confirm your correct mailing address as licenses ARE NOT forwarded.

Organ Donor ProgramOrgan Donor Program The Alabama Organ Center (AOC) is the The Alabama Organ Center (AOC) is the

federally designated organ procurement federally designated organ procurement organization for the state of Alabama.organization for the state of Alabama.

The AOC encourages all Alabamians to make The AOC encourages all Alabamians to make an informed decision about organ and tissue an informed decision about organ and tissue donation.donation.

Anyone can register.Anyone can register. Share your decision with your family.Share your decision with your family. If you are under the age of 18, you can If you are under the age of 18, you can

register your wishes to be a donor, but a register your wishes to be a donor, but a parent’s consent is required for donation to parent’s consent is required for donation to take place.take place.

VESSEL LICENSEVESSEL LICENSE

AS of 1994, operator certification is required AS of 1994, operator certification is required of all operators of motorized watercrafts.of all operators of motorized watercrafts.

Persons 12 years of age and older may Persons 12 years of age and older may obtain a vessel license and operate a vessel obtain a vessel license and operate a vessel ONLY with an adult on board who is 21 years ONLY with an adult on board who is 21 years of age or older who has a valid vessel license of age or older who has a valid vessel license and can take immediate control of the vessel.and can take immediate control of the vessel.

A licensed operator, 14 years of older, may A licensed operator, 14 years of older, may operate a vessel alone.operate a vessel alone.

STAR IDSTAR ID In response to acts of terrorism committed In response to acts of terrorism committed

against the United States, and in an effort against the United States, and in an effort to ensure the safety of citizens, Congress to ensure the safety of citizens, Congress passed the REAL-ID Act of 2005.passed the REAL-ID Act of 2005.

This legislation modified U.S. federal law This legislation modified U.S. federal law pertaining to security, authentication, and pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedure standards for state issuance procedure standards for state driver licenses and identification cards.driver licenses and identification cards.

To comply, Alabama developed the STAR To comply, Alabama developed the STAR I.D.I.D.

STAR I.D. is a step beyond the normal STAR I.D. is a step beyond the normal license or ID card and meets federal license or ID card and meets federal requirements.requirements.

STAR IDSTAR ID

S – SecureS – Secure T – TrustedT – Trusted A – AndA – And R – ReliableR – Reliable IDentificationIDentification

STAR I.D.STAR I.D.

Will go effect for those Will go effect for those born after Dec. 1, 1964 on born after Dec. 1, 1964 on Dec. 1, 2014.Dec. 1, 2014.

For those born on or before that For those born on or before that date, the new regulation will be date, the new regulation will be effective Dec. 1, 2017.effective Dec. 1, 2017.

Available at local DPS offices Available at local DPS offices (not probate offices).(not probate offices).

STAR IDSTAR ID Students will need to supply these Students will need to supply these

documents:documents: Certified Birth CertificateCertified Birth Certificate Social Security CardSocial Security Card School Enrollment formSchool Enrollment form

And another form to And another form to verify proof of address verify proof of address (from parent). Examples:(from parent). Examples:

Voter registration card, mortgage Voter registration card, mortgage contract, lease or contract, lease or rental agreement, rental agreement, payment of property tax, payment of property tax, previous year previous year tax returns, tax returns, vehicle registrationvehicle registration, , utility bill, utility bill, homeowners insurance policy, etc.homeowners insurance policy, etc.

GRADUATED GRADUATED DRIVER DRIVER LICENSELICENSE

ALABAMA 2012ALABAMA 2012

Graduated Driver LicenseGraduated Driver License

It does not apply to:It does not apply to: Individuals 18 years of age or older.Individuals 18 years of age or older. Individuals 17 years of age who have had a valid drivers Individuals 17 years of age who have had a valid drivers

license license for 6 months or longer.for 6 months or longer. Individuals who are 16 years of age or older who are Individuals who are 16 years of age or older who are

married married or the head of the house hold. or the head of the house hold. Individuals who have been legally relieved of minority Individuals who have been legally relieved of minority

status.status. A person under the age of 18 may not apply for a A person under the age of 18 may not apply for a

unrestricted unrestricted drivers license until that person drivers license until that person has held a learners has held a learners license for at least a 6 license for at least a 6 month period with no violations month period with no violations of the of the restriction.restriction.

Stage 1 Learner LicenseStage 1 Learner License Must be fifteen years of age or older.Must be fifteen years of age or older. Must complete and pass a written examMust complete and pass a written exam Authorizes a teen to drive when accompanied by a Authorizes a teen to drive when accompanied by a

parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver who is 21 parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver who is 21 years of age or older, riding in the front seat.years of age or older, riding in the front seat.

Authorizes a teen to drive when accompanied by a Authorizes a teen to drive when accompanied by a licensed or certified instructor riding in the front licensed or certified instructor riding in the front seatseat

Must complete 30 hours of supervised practice Must complete 30 hours of supervised practice driving OR driving OR complete driver educationcomplete driver education..

Mandatory 6 month (180 days) holding period before Mandatory 6 month (180 days) holding period before the teen can move on to the next stage.the teen can move on to the next stage.

Stage 2 Restricted Stage 2 Restricted LicenseLicense

Must be 16 years of age or older. Must be 16 years of age or older. Must have permission from parent or legal guardian.Must have permission from parent or legal guardian. Must complete and pass road skill exam.Must complete and pass road skill exam. Must not have more than one passenger in the Must not have more than one passenger in the

vehicle other than the parent, legal guardian, or vehicle other than the parent, legal guardian, or family member.family member.

Must not use any hand held communication devices Must not use any hand held communication devices while driving. while driving.

Must not drive during hours from midnight to six Must not drive during hours from midnight to six a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver who is age 21 or older and with or licensed driver who is age 21 or older and with parental consent.parental consent.

Exemptions for Stage 2Exemptions for Stage 2

Going to and from work.Going to and from work. Going to or from a school sponsored Going to or from a school sponsored

or religion sponsored event.or religion sponsored event. Driving due to medical, fire, or law Driving due to medical, fire, or law

enforcement emergency.enforcement emergency. Driving to and from hunting and Driving to and from hunting and

fishing activities and show fishing activities and show possession of required license.possession of required license.

Stage 3 Unrestricted Stage 3 Unrestricted LicenseLicense

Must be 17 years of age or older.Must be 17 years of age or older. Must have stage 2 license for at Must have stage 2 license for at

least 6 months before applying for least 6 months before applying for stage 3 license.stage 3 license.

Individuals who are 18 or older may Individuals who are 18 or older may apply immediately for a stage 3 apply immediately for a stage 3 license (passing grade on road skills license (passing grade on road skills exam is required).exam is required).

EnforcementEnforcement

Violation of above conditions will cost a Violation of above conditions will cost a license to be guilty of a traffic violation but license to be guilty of a traffic violation but will not be subject to any criminal penalties or will not be subject to any criminal penalties or court cost. court cost.

No citation or points will be assessed.No citation or points will be assessed. In violation: 1In violation: 1stst offense can be restrictions offense can be restrictions

extended for six months or until 18 years of extended for six months or until 18 years of age. age.

22ndnd offense- 4 or more points can be assessed offense- 4 or more points can be assessed and license suspended for sixty days or until and license suspended for sixty days or until 18.18.