California provisional drivers license rules

Proof of driver education and driver training may be required. You will be restricted for 30 days if you have a violation point count on your driver record of 2 or more points within 12 months. You will receive a 6-month suspension and 1-year probation if you have a violation point count on your driver record of 3 or more points within 12 months.

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In all other cases, you must observe your driver's license restrictions are all times. Restrictions will be automatically lifted in 12 months or when you turn 18, whichever comes first. You do not need to exchange your drivers license at that point. Eng Esp. About Us Privacy policy. California Drivers License Restrictions. California Drivers License Restrictions Depending on the type of a drivers license that you currently hold, certain California drivers license restrictions may apply to it.

California Drivers License Restriction Codes Unfortunately, we were unable to locate a list of the California driver's license restriction codes , so if you are trying to find what a specific code means, you should turn to the California Department of Motor Vehicle and they will decipher the code for you. California Provisional Drivers License Restrictions Provisional license restrictions are part of the California graduated drivers license program and it's just a small portion of the measures that were devised to keep teen drivers safe during their first years of driving.

This is not exactly true, the drivers license that is issued to drivers under age of 18 is marked as a provisional drivers license and it comes with the following restrictions: Curfew. No driving between 11 p. The Examination Process. Special Section - Minors. Miscellaneous Licensing Information. Occupant Protection. Traffic Control.

Laws and Rules of the Road. Safe Driving Practices. Vehicle Positioning. Sharing the Road. Special Driving Situations. Handling Emergencies. Driver Readiness. Alcohol and Drugs. Have your parent s or guardian s sign the application. Pass the knowledge test. If you fail the test, you must wait 7 days 1 week , not including the day the test was failed, before retaking the test.

Prove that you have completed both driver education and driver training. Have had a California instruction permit or an instruction permit from another state for at least 6 months refer to the Out-of-State Minors section below. Provide parent s or guardian s signature s on your instruction permit certifying that you have completed 50 hours of supervised driving practice 10 hours must be night driving as outlined in the California Parent-Teen Training Guide DL Visit the teen website at www.

Pay a nonrefundable application fee The fee is good for 12 months. Pass each of the required knowledge tests. If you fail the knowledge test 3 times, the application is no longer valid and you must reapply. Pass the driving test within 3 attempts. A signed note explaining the necessity to drive and the date when this driving necessity will end must be kept in your possession for the following exceptions emancipated minors are excluded from this requirement : Medical necessity to drive when reasonable transportation alternatives are inadequate.

The note must be signed by a physician with the diagnosis and probable date of recovery. Schooling or school-authorized activity. The note must be signed by the school principal, dean, or designee. Employment necessity and the need to operate a vehicle as part of your employment. The note must be signed by the employer verifying employment.