16 Year Old Driver – Can I Drive With an Out of State Drivers License?

Reader’s Question:

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

Can I Drive My Car Alone With Just a Learners Permit?

Reader’s Question:

What would the penalty be if I drive alone in the state of Virginia with just a learner’s permit?

Alan

Thank you for asking, Alan.

According to the Virginia driver’s manual, a minor may only be permitted to drive if he is accompanied by a a licensed driver of at least 21 years of age. A driver accompanying you may be 18 years of age if if she or he is your legal guardian.

Your legal guardian accompanying you and monitoring your ability to drive a vehicle must be legally permitted to drive and holds a valid driver’s license.

It is worth 3 points in Virginia and would stay on your driving record for 3 years for the learner’s permit violation.

According to Virginia state law, a Class 2 misdemeanor may have a penalty of confinement to jail for up to six months and a fine of $1000.

You will need to contact the court in the ticket that you received to verify and check what the penalties you would be facing. You may also get an advised from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles regarding the penalties associated with the violation.

Goodluck!

MariCAR