Reader’s Question:

HI Im 17 years old and a Florida resident. I have a full class E driver’s license. I want to know if I can drive in New York City.

Reyanne

Thank you for asking.

According to the New York Division of State, those non residents with a valid driver’s license by their home state and is over 18 years of age may drive in New York city but is subject to restrictions in their license.

Those who are under 16 years of age are not permitted to drive in New York city no matter what type of license they hold.

If you are 16-17 years of age, you may be able to drive in the New York state and must obey New York State Operator restriction.

1. No driving is permitted within the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Richmond. You may drive in all other areas of New York State, except the five boroughs of New York City with these conditions:

* Between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. without being accompanied, except Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
* Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. without being accompanied when traveling to and from school or work.
* Between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

So even though you have a full license you are still subject to obey the NYS junior licensing restrictions that include not being able to drive in the new York city. This restrictions applies to all driver’s under 18 years old and who are licensed outside the new York state.

If you want to get more information regarding driving out of state with a full drivers license under the age of 17, you may call the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle.

Goodluck!

MariCAR