Reader’s Question:

Im 16 years old and I want to know if I can drive in New York with my Florida license.

Midge

Thank you for asking Midge.

New York state restricts driving privileges if you are under the age of 18 and have an out of state license or if you are of any age and have an out of state learners permits. This is according to the New York state Department of Motor Vehicles.

You must obey all restrictions both on home state and of NYS restrictions on learners permit or junior licenses in NY. You may check the NYS Department of motor vehicle website regarding learners and junior licenses restrictions.

It is not permitted for a teenager under the age of 16 to drive in the state of NEW York. You are not exempted from the rule if you have a learners permit or driver’s license from another state.

You may be able to check also with the Florida HSMV to verify if your permit is valid outside your state. You cannot drive it if it is only valid on the issuing state.

You may also verify with the Florida HSMV if graduated license are allowed to drive out of state as long as you abide by the restrictions Florida will place on you.

Goodluck!

MariCAR