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Question: What is the new drivers license law?
Answer: This law applies to anyone who gets their permit or driver’s license after June 30, 2008.
Requirements
· Teen is at least 15 years and 6 months old AND
· Passes all parts of the exam other than the driving test for D or G licenses
Rules
· The permit driver can drive on the public highways for 12 months if
o The driver has the permit with him or her AND
o The driver is with a person who is at least 21(with a valid license) and is in the front seat next to the driver.
Requirement
· Driver is at least 16, but less than 18 years old and meets the other MVD requirements.
· The driver cannot drive on a public highway between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless:
o The driver is with a parent or legal guardian (with a valid license) who is in the front seat next to the driver.
o The driver is driving directly to or from a school sponsored activity, employment, a sanctioned religious activity, or a family emergency
· The driver cannot drive on a public highway at any time with more than one passenger under the age of 18, unless:
o The passenger’s are the driver’s siblings
o The driver is with a parent or legal guardian (with a valid license) who is in the front seat next to the driver.
· The driver can only be stopped if the peace officer has reasonable cause to believe that the driver is violating a motor vehicle law of Arizona other than this one.
· First violation
o maximum penalty of $75
o Rules are extended for 30 extra days
· Second violation
o Maximum penalty of $100
o Rules extended for 60 extra days, but 30 days for the first violation may be added on for a total of 90 days.
· Third violation
o Maximum penalty of $100
o Suspended license for 30 days
o If the driver already has a suspended license for a moving violation or traffic offense then the 30 days is added on to the suspension.
Requirement
· Teen is at least 16 years and 6 months old AND
· Passes all parts of the exam other than the motorcycle skill test and all MVD requirements.
Rules
· Can drive a motorcycle when the permit driver has the class M permit
· The permit is valid for 7 months
· Cannot drive a motorcycle
o On a public highway from sunset to sunrise or when there is not enough light out to clearly see a person and a vehicle on the highway at 500 feet away.
Class M (Motorcycle) Driver’s License
Requirements
· Driver is at least 16 and meets all of the MVD requirements.
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