How Old Do I Need To Be To Drive a Car In Virginia?
Reader’s Question:
How old should I be to be able to drive in the state of Virginia?
Albert
Thank you for asking.
You must a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia and should be at least 16 years and 3 months of age before you can obtain a drivers license in Virginia. This is according to the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicle. If you want to get a learner’s permit, you must be at least 15 years and six months of age.
If you are under 18, you need a written consent from your parents or guardian unless you are married or emancipated. You need to complete a state approved driver’s education program if you are under the age of 19.
If you have never held a license issued by the state of Virginia, or foreign country, Us territory and unable to show proof that you had a license and is 19 years old and older, you must show proof that:
1. you passed an approved driver’s education course
2. you have a Virginia’s learners permit at least 30 days before taking the Department of Motor Vehicle road skill test.
You may call the Department of Motor Vehicle in Virginia to get more information on how to obtain Virginia’s driver’s license or permit.
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
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