Graduated Driver Licensing Guidelines
Instruction Permit – 14, 15 & 16 year olds
| Age | Minimum 14 years old |
| Testing Required | Vision
Written – or certificate of completion from driver education |
| Parent Approval Required | Yes for 14 and 15 year olds |
| Driver Education Required | No |
| Driving Restrictions | License adult in front seat at all time- minimum age 21 |
| Wireless Restrictions | Yes-unless to report illegal activity or to summons medical or emergency help |
| Passenger Restriction | No |
| Time Required to be held | 1 year to advance to restricted license |
Instruction Permit – 17 & up
| Age | Minimum 17 years old |
| Testing Required | Vision
Written – or certificate of completion from driver education |
| Parent Approval Required | No |
| Driver Education Required | No |
| Driving Restrictions | License adult in front seat at all time- minimum age 21 |
| Wireless Restrictions | Yes-unless to report illegal activity or to summons medical or emergency help |
| Passenger Restriction | No |
| Time Required to be held | None |
Farm Permit – 14 & 15 year olds
| Age | Minimum 14 years old but less than 16 |
| Testing Required | Vision
Written & Drive- or certificate of completion from driver education |
| Parent Approval Required | Yes |
| Driver Education Required | No |
| Instruction Permit Required | No |
| Driving Restrictions | To or from farm job, employment or other farm work.
To or from School. Anytime/anywhere with licensed adult- minimum age 21 |
| Wireless Restrictions | Yes-unless to report illegal activity or to summons medical or emergency help |
| Passenger Restriction | May not transport any non-sibling minor passengers. |
| Time Required to be held | At 16 will move to less restricted privileges if 50 hour affidavit has been turned in. |
Less Restricted Farm Permit Privileges- 16 year old
| Age | Minimum 16 years old but less than 17. |
| Testing Required | Vision
Written & Drive- or certificate of completion from driver education |
| Parent Approval Required | Yes |
| Driver Education Required | No |
| Instruction Permit Required | No |
| Driving Restrictions | Anywhere from 5 am to 9 pm.
To or from farm job, employment or other farm work. Anytime going to or from authorized school activities. Anytime/anywhere with licensed adult- minimum age 21 Directly to or from any religious activity. |
| Wireless Restrictions | Yes-unless to report illegal activity or to summons medical or emergency help |
| Passenger Restriction | No more than one non-sibling passenger under the age of 18. |
| Time Required to be held | 6 months- after licensee has held the restricted Farm Permit for 6 months or until age 17 whichever occurs first, if they have complied with all laws the restrictions will no longer apply. |
Restricted License – 15 year olds
| Age | Minimum 15 years old but less than 16 |
| Testing Required | Vision |
| Parent Approval Required | Yes |
| Driver Education Required | Yes |
| Instruction Permit Required | Yes- must have held at least 1 year |
| 50 Hour Affidavit Required | No – at 15 must have at least 25 hours; must provide 50 hours prior to age 16 to move to lesser restrictions. |
| Driving Restrictions | To or from work.
To or from school for attendance purposes. Anytime/anywhere with licensed adult- minimum age 21 |
| Wireless Restrictions | Yes-unless to report illegal activity or to summons medical or emergency help |
| Passenger Restriction | May not transport any non-sibling passengers. |
| Time Required to be held | At 16 will move to less restricted privileges if 50 hour affidavit has been turned in, and maintains a satisfactory driving record. |
Less Restricted Privileges- 16 year old
| Age | Minimum 16 years old but less than 17 |
| Testing Required | Vision
Written & Drive- or certificate of completion from driver education |
| Driver Education Required | No |
| Instruction Permit Required | Yes- must have held at least 1 year |
| 50 Hour Affidavit Required | Yes |
| Driving Restrictions | Anywhere from 5 am to 9 pm.
Anytime going to or from work. Anytime going to or from authorized school activities. Directly to or from any religious activity. Anytime/anywhere with licensed adult-minimum age 21. |
| Wireless Restrictions | Yes-unless to report illegal activity or to summons medical or emergency help |
| Passenger Restriction | No more than one non-sibling passenger under the age of 18. |
| Time Required to be held | 6 months- after licensee has held the Restricted Driver License for 6 months or until age 17 whichever occurs first, if they have complied with all laws the restrictions will no longer apply. |
Unrestricted License
| Age | Minimum 17 years old- or 16 1/2 if Less Restricted Privileges are completed |
| Testing Required | Vision
Written & Drive- or certificate of completion from driver education |
| Parent Approval Required | No |
| Driver Education Required | No |
| Instruction Permit Required | No |
| 50 Hour Affidavit Required | Yes if 16 0R 17; No if 18 or older |
| Driving Restrictions | None |
| Wireless Restrictions | None |
| Passenger Restriction | None |
| Time Required to be held | None |