After you get your license, there are restrictions on driving.
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It is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle while using a mobile device. This includes texting or talking on a cell phone, even with a hands-free accessory, using an mp3 player, or operating any other portable device.
- For the first 6 months: No passengers under 20 years of age unless they are a member of your immediate family, AND
no driving between midnight and 5 AM unless for a reason in the list of exceptions below.
- For the second 6 months: No more than 3 passengers under 20 years of age unless they are a member of your immediate family AND
no driving between midnight and 5 AM unless for a reason in the list of exceptions below.
Exceptions to driving between midnight and 5 a.m. for the first year:
- Driving between home and work
- Driving between home and a school event for which there is no other transportation available
- Driving for employment purposes
- When accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years of age
The first 6 months of restrictions will end on _______________(date).
The second 6 months of restrictions will end on _______________(date).
The passenger and night driving restriction ends after one year or at age 18,
whichever comes first.
If you don’t follow these rules you could get a ticket, pay fines, your insurance rates can go up or your license could be suspended. Driving comes with responsibility.
Remember, driving is a privilege – not a right.
Practice Driving Log
Print and use the
Practice Driving Log to keep track of your teen's behind-the-wheel practice and their progress toward becoming a safe driver!
Print and keep this log in your vehicle and write down every time you and your teen practice driving. Individuals under 18 need at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice if they have taken an ODOT approved driver education course and receive an ODOT issued certificate of completion. Without the course, 100 hours of supervised driving practice is required.