How
to Get a Learners Permit
A learner's permit allows a new driver to begin the learning
process of operating a motor vehicle.
- Minimum age for applicants is 15 years and 9 months.
- A parent or guardian must co-sign the learner's permit application
if the applicant is under 18.
- Applicants must pass all required tests.
- While driving, learner's permit holders must be accompanied by
a supervising driver who is 21 years or older, and has held a license
for a minimum of 3 years. The person must be seated beside the
new
driver at all times, with no other front seat occupants.
- A parent, guardian, or supervising driver must complete a practice
log for the learner's permit holder, which is issued by the MVA
along with every learner's permit.
- Learner's permits are valid for 1 year from the date they are
issued.
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE
- If a new driver under 18 is cited for speeding in excess of 20
mph, the MVA will notify the parent, guardian, or cosigner.
- Drivers under 18 may have their license suspended if the parent,
guardian, or cosigner withdraw their consent. Contact the MVA
for details.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
- To obtain a learner's permit, provisional license or driver's
license, visit one of the 16 full-service offices in Maryland.
- Contact the MVA for a free copy of the Maryland Driver's Handbook
and How to Apply brochure. Each offers valuable information for
new drivers.
- The State of Maryland requires all registered owners to carry
liability insurance, uninsured motorist, and Personal Injury Protection
(PIP)
coverage.
How to Get a Provisional Driver License
A provisional
license is the next stage of the Rookie Driver graduated licensing
system process. After gaining experience driving with a learner's
permit for 6 months, maintaining a conviction-free driving record
and completing a standardized driver education course, new drivers
are eligible for a provisional license.
- Minimum age
is 16 years and 3 month.
- Applicants must submit a driver education certificate, proof
they have successfully completed a standardized driver education
course.
- A parent,
guardian or supervising driver must submit a completed and signed
practice log documenting a minimum of 60 hours of supervised driving
for applicants.
- Applicants must pass a skills test administered either in traffic
or on a course.
- Provisional license holders under 18 are only authorized to drive
without supervision between the hours of 5 am to midnight. From
midnight to 5 am they must be accompanied by a supervising driver
who is 21
or older, and has held a license for a minimum of 3 years.
- Convictions for moving violations while completing the provisional
waiting period will require restarting the waiting period, the
completion of remedial driver education classes and/or the suspension
or revocation
of the license.
- Provisional license holders under 18 and all the passengers in
the vehicle they are driving must use proper restraints.
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE
- If a new driver under 18 is cited for speeding in excess of 20 mph,
the MVA will notify the parent, guardian, or cosigner.
- Drivers under 18 may have their license suspended if the parent,
guardian, or cosigner withdraw their consent. Contact the MVA for
details.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
- To obtain a learner's permit, provisional license or driver's license,
visit one of the 16 full-service offices in Maryland.
- Contact the MVA for a free copy of the Maryland Driver's Handbook
and How to Apply brochure. Each offers valuable information for new
drivers.
- The State of Maryland requires all registered owners to carry liability
insurance, uninsured motorist, and Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
coverage.
How to Get a Driver's License
The State of Maryland's full driver's license is a privilege awarded
to drivers who progress through the Rookie Driver graduated licensing
system.
- Minimum age
is 17 years and 3 months.
- Drivers must hold a provisional license for a minimum of 18 months.
- If under 21, the applicant's license and record must be alcohol-free.
PARENTS PLEASE NOTE
- If a new driver under 18 is cited for speeding in excess of 20 mph,
the MVA will notify the parent, guardian, or cosigner.
- Drivers under 18 may have their license suspended if the parent,
guardian, or cosigner withdraw their consent. Contact the MVA for
details.
THINGS TO REMEMBER
- To obtain a learner's permit, provisional license or driver's license,
visit one of the 16 full-service offices in Maryland.
- Contact the MVA for a free copy of the Maryland Driver's Handbook
and How to Apply brochure. Each offers valuable information for new
drivers.
- The State of Maryland requires all registered owners to carry liability
insurance, uninsured motorist, and Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
coverage.
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