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Driving Restrictions for 16 and 17 Year Olds
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Passenger |
Only a parent, legal guardian or qualified trainer for the duration of the permit. |
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Curfew |
No curfew, but must be accompanied by a qualified trainer. |
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Seatbelts |
All passengers in vehicle must use permanently installed seat belts. |
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Cell phones, etc. |
May not use cell phones (even if hands-free) or other mobile electronic devices while driving. This includes any hand-held computer or other device with a video display. |
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Passenger |
For the first 6 months after obtaining a driver license, may only drive with:
- Parents or legal guardian at least one of whom holds a valid driver license
- Licensed driving instructor or
- Person providing instruction who is at least 20 years old, has held a license for at least 4 years with no suspensions during the last 4 years
For the second 6 months, may drive with the above people or may also drive with immediate family (e.g., brothers, and sisters). |
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Curfew |
Until 18th birthday, may not drive between hours of 11PM – 5AM unless it is for:
*See exemptions below |
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Seatbelts |
Until 18th birthday, all passengers in vehicle must use permanently installed seat belts. |
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Cell phones, etc. |
Until 18th birthday, may not use cell phones (even if hands-free) or other mobile electronic devices while driving. This includes any hand-held computers or other device with a video display. |
*Passenger/Curfew Exemptions:
The passenger and curfew restrictions do not apply to:
- active members of a volunteer fire company or department responding to an emergency
- active member of volunteer ambulance service or company responding to an emergency
- assigned driver in a Safe Ride program.
Motorcycle Restrictions for 16/17 Year Olds
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Passenger |
· For first 6 months, no passengers. |
Motorcycle Restrictions for 18 Year Olds and Older
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Passenger |
· For first 3 months, no passengers. |
Additional Restriction for 16/17-Year-Old Permit/License Holders:
May not operate any public service vehicle or vanpool vehicle.
Content Last Modified on 5/1/2013 12:11:40 PM
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