Maryland’s GRADUATED LICENSING

1 THINGS TO REMEMBER: To obtain a learner s permit, provisional license ordriver s license, visit any of our full-service officesin Maryland. Contact the MVA or go online , for MVA locations, hoursand requirements for identification and fees. When you visit MVA to obtain a learner s permit, youwill have to pass a vision test and a knowledge testbefore a learner s permit can be issued. Practice forthe knowledge test BEFORE you go Your driver's skills test for your provisional Class"C" or Class "M" license must be scheduled inadvance. Go to schedule an appointment. Contact the MVA or go online , for a free copy of theMaryland Driver s Manual with all the bestinformation needed for a new driver as well asobtain other useful information.

2 The State of Maryland requires all registered ownersto carry liability insurance, uninsured motorist, andPersonal Injury Protection (PIP) to Safety, Service, and You!Maryland s Motor Vehicle Administrationis working with drivers to make sharing the road safer for everyone~especially new important part of this effort is the Rookie Driver Program, Maryland s GRADUATED LICENSING system for new s GRADUATED LICENSING SystemEverything You Need To Know AboutMaryland s GRADUATEDLICENSING SYSTEMFOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL:410-768-7000(to speak with an MVA Customer Agent)1-301-729-4550 Out-of-StateTTY for the hearing Impaired 1-800-492-4575 Or visit: (01-22)Commited to Safety, Service, and You!

3 General Information6601 Ritchie Highway, , Glen Burnie, Maryland 21062 TheMaryland s GRADUATED LICENSING SystemWHY DO WE NEED A GRADUATED LICENSING SYSTEM? Driving is a complex task that requireseducation, training and practice to master. Inexperienced drivers are more likely to be involved in traffic crashes and morelikely to be at fault in those crashes. GLS allows novice drivers the chanceto gain experience while controllingrisks that can contribute to Rookie Driver Program applies to allapplicants, regardless of age, who have never held a license in Maryland or any other state or program requires new drivers to gain driving experience under the supervision of an experienced also encourages good driving behavior by imposing specific restrictions and strict sanctions during each step of the LICENSING The Rookie Driver GRADUATED licensingsystem, applicants progress through three levels of LICENSING .

4 1 A learner s permit2 A provisional license3 A full driver s license*Direct family members can be a spouse, daughter, son,stepdaughter, stepson, sister, brother, stepsister, orstepbrother of the provisional license holder; or a relativeof the license holder who lives at the same address. Everyone must be properly restrained by a seatbelt or in a child safety seat. prohibited from using a wireless communicationdevice (including hands-free devices) whileoperating a motor vehicle, with the exceptionof a 911 emergency call. Use of a GPS deviceis or Probation Before Judgement (PBJ) formoving violations while holding a provisional license will require the completion of driver improvement program and/or suspension/revocation of your driver s license.

5 A conviction or Probation Before Judgement (PBJ) will also restart the 18-month minimum holding addition to other sanctions applied by the courts, these Administrative sanctions listed below are also imposed:1st Conviction = Driver improvement program 2nd Conviction = 30-day suspension of license 3rd Conviction = 180-day suspension and completion of a young driver improvement program4th Conviction = RevocationDRIVER S LICENSEThe State of Maryland s full driver s license is the privilege awarded to drivers who progress through The Rookie Driver GRADUATED LICENSING : Minimum age is 18 years. If younger than 21, the license will carry analcohol restriction.

6 Once provisional license holders successfullymeet all requirements, the MVA automaticallyconverts the license to a full driver s licensestatus. An attachment card showing theconversion to a full license is mailed to thedriver. The card is carried with the provisionallicense to show the change in LICENSING attachment card is no longer needed whenthe provisional license expires. The drivercomes in for a license renewal, pays the renewalfee and then is issued a full LICENSEA fter gaining experience driving with a learner s permit, maintaining a conviction-free or Probation before Judgement (PBJ)-free driving record, and completing a standardized driver education course , new drivers are eligible for a provisional : Minimum age is 16 years and 6 months.

7 Applicants must successfully complete astandardized driver education course including 30hours of in-class and six hours of behind-the-wheelinstruction. Driver education providerselectronically submit the applicant s coursecompletion information directly to the MVA. Applicants must pass a skills test administeredboth on a closed course and in traffic. The driver'sskills test for your provisional Class "C" or Class"M" license must be scheduled in advance. Go to schedule anappointment. If younger than 18, provisional licenses will carry 4 restrictions: only authorized to drive without supervisionbetween the hours of 5 am to midnight.

8 Frommidnight to 5 am they must be accompanied by aqualified supervising driver. not allowed to have passengers under the age of18 during the first 5 months (151 days) of theprovisional period, unless accompanied by aqualified supervising driver or the passengers aredirect family S PERMITA learner s permit allows a new driver to begin the learning process of operating a motor vehicle under the supervision of an experienced driver. Applicants must hold a valid learner s permit BEFORE behind-the-wheel driver education or supervised driving on Maryland highways. Learner s permits are valid for 2 years from the date they are : Minimum age is 15 years and 9 months.

9 If the applicant is under 16, they must provide acompleted Learner s Permit School Attendance Certification form (DL-300). If the applicant is under 18, a parent or guardianmust co-sign the learner s permit application. Applicants must pass a vision screening and aknowledge test. While driving, learner s permit holders must beaccompanied by a qualified supervising driverwho is 21 or older and who has held a license fora minimum of three years. The person must beseated beside the new driver at all times with noother front seat occupants. Practice Logs areavailable to guide practice in several drivingsituations and conditions.

10 A qualified supervising driver (parent, guardian ormentor) must complete a Practice Log for thelearner s permit holder which is issued by theMVA along with every learner s 18 or under (without HS diploma or its equivalent)18 years old (with HS diploma or its equivalent)Ages 19-2425 and olderMinimum holding period before provisional license can be issued9 months3 months3 months45 daysMinimum holding period before provisional can be issued, if individual was convicted of, or granted probation before judgement for, a moving violation9 monthsSupervised practice driving hours60 hours of practice driver with supervising hours at night.