License Restrictions for Provisional Drivers under 18 Years of Age
Provisional Licensees (minors under the age of 18) when issued their drivers license,
are subject to the following restrictions while operating a motor vehicle for the first year.
First Twelve Months of being Licensed, Provisional Restrictions.
When you transport people under the age of 20, you must be accompanied by one of the following:
- Your parent or guardian.
- A licensed driver 25 years of age or older.
- A state licensed driving instructor.
When you drive by yourself between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. you must be accompanied by a licensed driver 25 years of age or older
* Note: Local laws may further restrict or prohibit driving during specific hours. Check with local authorities *
Exceptions to Restrictions:
The exceptions listed below are granted when reasonable transportation is not available and it is necessary for the mirror to drive. The minor must carry a note signed by the appropriate person and the note must explain why the minor must drive and include the date when the necessity will end.
Medical necessity:
The note must be signed by your physician and must contain a diagnosis and probable date when recovery will end the need for the minor to drive.
School or school-authorized activities:
The note must be signed by your school principal, dean or his or her designee and the note must include a reason for the school or school-authorized activity and the date when the activity will end.
Employment:
The note must be signed by your employer and it must verify employment and the date employment will end.
Family member:
Necessity of the licensee or the licensee’s immediate family member when reasonable transportation facilities are inadequate and operation of a vehicle by a minor is necessary to transport the licensee or the licensee’s immediate family member. The licensee shall keep in his or her possession a signed statement from a parent or legal guardian verifying the reason and containing a probable date that the necessity will have ceased.
Emancipated minor:
No documentation is needed for this exemption. However, the minor must have already declared himself
or herself emancipated by completing a DMV form and by providing Proof of Financial Responsibility (Sr1-P) in lieu of the guarantor’s signatures, when he or she applied for the instruction permit.
Source of Information:
California Vehicle Code. |
