Summary

• If a probationary driver license holder under the age of 17 is convicted of having committed one moving violation during the first six months of having a driver license, the person must be accompanied by a parent or guardian whenever operating a motor vehicle during the six-month period commencing on the date on which the person is convicted of or pleads guilty to the moving violation or until the person attains the age of 17.

• Probationary driver license holder under the age of 17 will not be permitted to operate a motor vehicle with more than one person who is not a family member in the vehicle, unless accompanied by the license holder's parent, guardian, or legal custodian. Studies conducted by the insurance Institute for Highway Safety have shown that one passenger doubles the risk of a crash among teen drivers, two passengers triple the risk, and three or more passengers increase the risk by more than six. Probationary driver license holders 17 years of age will be restricted from driving between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless the holder is accompanied by a parent or guardian, with the following exceptions: work , church and school funtion is permitted provided the teen has written documentation from the employer.
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• A 17 year old must hold their driver license for a year or turn 18 years of age before the 1:00 am - 5:00 am will come into play. So if the driver license was not held for a year the 12:00 am - 6:00 am applies. The exception is written documentation from the employer pertaining to work, a school or church function.

• Probationary license holders under the age of 17 are prohibited from driving between midnight and 6 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or guardian with the same exceptions as above. This is a change to the previous restriction of 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

• Temporary permit holders under the age of 18 will be prohibited from driving between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or legal custodian who holds a valid license. This is a change to the previous restriction of 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

• When any child who is at least four years of age but not older than fifteen years of age is being transported in a motor vehicle, other than a taxicab or public safety vehicle as defined in section 4511.01 of the Ohio Revised Code, that is required by the United States department of transportation to be equipped with seat belts at the time of manufacture of assembly, the operator of the motor vehicle shall have the child properly restrained either in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions in a child restraint system that meets federal motor vehicle safety standards or in an occupant restraining device as defined in sections 4513.263 of the Revised Code. THIS IS STILL A SECONDARY VIOLATION. Who ever violates this section will be found guilty of a minor misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $25.

• Licensed holders under the age of 18 must hold their license for a year unless they turn 18 first, which ever comes first will still be held to the 12:00am - 6:00am rule. After the year the 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. restriction is enforced, unless the individual is 18 years of age.

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Stage 1: Learner's Permit

• Meet minimum age required by state, 15-1/2. At this age, student must be accompanied by parent, legal guardian, custodian, or a licensed driving instructor.
• Parent/guardian participation required in driving process. They must "certify" a minimum of 50 hours supervised driving with their child, or a licensed driving instructor, including 10 hours of night driving.
• When a student is 16, all driving must be supervised by licensed adult at least age 21 who must sit in the front seat.
• Pass vision and knowledge tests, including rules of the road, signs, and signals.
• Successfully complete basic driver education program, - 24 hours Classroom , 8 hours Behind-The-Wheel Instruction.
• Learner must remain crash and conviction free for six consecutive months to move to next stage.
• All occupants must wear safety belts.
• Permit canceled/license revoked if convicted of any alcohol-related offense.(see Juvenile Driver Program)
• Limits on the number of passengers allowed in vehicle.

* As of January 1, 1999 - any student 16 years or older will need to meet the new standards.

Stage 2 Probationary License

• Successfully complete permit stage
• Meet minimum age required by state, 16
• Curfew for students under age 17, cannot drive between 1-5 a.m.
• License valid until age 18
• All occupants must wear safety belts. The total number of occupants must not exceed the total number of occupant restraint devices.
• A restricted license also falls under probationary restrictions(14 - 15 year old).

Stage 3 Full Licensing

• Successfully complete intermediate license stage
• Meet minimum age required by state, 18

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