Driving Restrictions for 16 and 17 Year Olds
Highlight of laws and mandatory suspensions.Best printed on legal-size paper for easy reading.
Passenger |
Only a parent, legal guardian or qualified trainer for the duration of the permit. Parents or guardian may accompany the instructor. |
Curfew |
No curfew, but must be accompanied by a qualified trainer. |
Seatbelts |
All passengers in vehicle must use permanently installed seat belts. |
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. |
Driver's License Restrictions for 16/17 Year Olds:
Passenger |
During the first six months the newly licensed
For the second six months, may drive with the above people or may also drive with immediate family (e.g., brothers, and sisters). *See exemptions below |
Curfew |
Until 18th birthday, may not drive between hours of 11PM – 5AM unless it is for:
*See exemptions below |
Seatbelts |
Until 18th birthday, all passengers in vehicle must use permanently installed seat belts. |
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 who are responding to, or returning from, an emergency or carrying out duties.
- active members of a volunteer ambulance service or company who are responding to, or returning from, an emergency or carrying out duties.
- active members of medical service organization who are responding to, or returning from, an emergency or carrying out duties.
- assigned driver in a Safe Ride program.
Motorcycle Restrictions for 16/17 Year Olds
Passenger |
· For first 6 months, no passengers. |
Motorcycle Restrictions for 18 Year Olds and Older
Passenger |
· For first 3 months, no passengers. |
Additional Restriction for 16/17-Year-Old Permit/License Holders: