Laws For 16 and 17 Year-Old Drivers
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Safety Tips for Parents and Teen Driving laws for 16-and 17-year-olds (PDF) Best printed on legal-size paper for easy reading.
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Learner Permit Restrictions for 16/17 Year Olds:
Passenger |
For the entire time a driver holds a learner’s permit, |
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 License Restrictions for 16/17 Year Olds:
Passenger |
For the first 6 months after obtaining a driver license, may only drive with:
For the second 6 months, may drive with the above people and may also drive with immediate family (e.g., brothers, and sisters). |
Curfew |
Until 18 th birthday, may not drive between hours of 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. unless it is for:
*See exemptions below |
Seatbelts |
Until 18 th birthday, all passengers in vehicle must use permanently installed seat belts. |
Cell phones, etc. |
Until 18 th 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 and 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
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: