2. Virginia License Requirements Applicants for a Virginia learner’s permit must  be at least 15 years and 6 months old  complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and driver’s license application form Applicants for a Virginia learner’s permit must  be at least 15 years and 6 months old  complete a DL 1P learner’s permit and driver’s license application form Requirements for a Learner’s Permit 2

3. Providing Identification Information License Applicants Must Provide One Proof of Identification - applicants age 19 or older must provide 2 identification documents  Birth Certificate  U.S. Passport One Proof of Social Security Number  Social security card  W2 form  Income tax return One Proof of Identification - applicants age 19 or older must provide 2 identification documents  Birth Certificate  U.S. Passport One Proof of Social Security Number  Social security card  W2 form  Income tax return 3

4. 4 One Proof of Virginia Residency  Parents may verify residency of applicants less than 19  DMV-issued ID card One Proof of Legal Presence  Birth certificate  Legal passport Visit https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv141.pdf a complete list of acceptable documents Visit https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/pdf/dmv141.pdf for a complete list of acceptable documents Providing Identification Information License Applicants Must Provide (cont’d)

5. Successfully complete  signs test (100%)  general knowledge test (80%)  vision test  correctable vision (20/40)  day-time only driving (between 20/40 & 20/70) Have a digitized photo taken at DMV Successfully complete  signs test (100%)  general knowledge test (80%)  vision test  correctable vision (20/40)  day-time only driving (between 20/40 & 20/70) Have a digitized photo taken at DMV Requirements for a Learner’s Permit Virginia License Requirements 5

6. If you fail the learner’s permit test Applicants less than 18 must  Wait 15 days to retake Applicants 18 or older must  Pay $2 or wait 15 days Applicants less than 18 must  Wait 15 days to retake Applicants 18 or older must  Pay $2 or wait 15 days Virginia License Requirements 3 times SUBSEQUENT Applicants who fail the learner’s permit test 3 times must complete a driver education course SUBSEQUENT to the third failure 6

7. Requirements for a Driver’s License for Applicants less than 19 years old must Virginia License Requirements  be at least 16 years and 3 months old  hold a learner’s permit for at least 9 months and  successfully complete an approved driver education program  be at least 16 years and 3 months old  hold a learner’s permit for at least 9 months and  successfully complete an approved driver education program 7

8. Additional Requirements for Applicants less than 18 Years Old Must  have parent/guardian permission, and  have parent/guardian certify the applicant has driven a motor vehicle for 45 hours, at least 15 of which were after sunset  have parent/guardian permission, and  have parent/guardian certify the applicant has driven a motor vehicle for 45 hours, at least 15 of which were after sunset Note: the 180-day provisional license issued by your in-car driver education teacher is a valid driver’s license when accompanied by a valid Virginia learner’s permit. Virginia License Requirements (cont.) (cont.) 8

9. Driving Curfew Licensed drivers under age 18 cannot drive between midnight and 4 am Licensed drivers under age 18 cannot drive between midnight and 4 am Exceptions Emergency To and from work or school activity Accompanied by parent or guardian Responding to and emergency call (EMS/Fire) by authorized personnel Licensed drivers under age 18 cannot drive between midnight and 4 am Licensed drivers under age 18 cannot drive between midnight and 4 am Exceptions Emergency To and from work or school activity Accompanied by parent or guardian Responding to and emergency call (EMS/Fire) by authorized personnel Virginia Provisional Driver’s License Restrictions 9

10. 10 Virginia Provisional Driver’s License Restrictions Passenger Restrictions Licensed drivers under age 18 are restricted to one passenger under age 21 for the 1 st year of licensure one passenger under age 21 for the 1 st year of licensure after 1 st year, three passengers under age 21 until the licensee turns 18 after 1 st year, three passengers under age 21 until the licensee turns 18 Passenger restriction does not apply to immediate family members

11. 11 Virginia License Renewal A Virginia Driver’s License Expires on the Licensee’s Birthday License must be renewed every 8 years

12. Licensees Receiving First Driver’s License at Age 16 or 17 License expires on 20 th birthday License expires on 20 th birthday  Applicants 20 years of age or less will be required to retake the signs and general knowledge tests if they have any traffic convictions. Licensees Receiving First Driver’s License at Age 16 or 17 License expires on 20 th birthday License expires on 20 th birthday  Applicants 20 years of age or less will be required to retake the signs and general knowledge tests if they have any traffic convictions. Virginia License Renewal 12

13. Specialized Virginia Licenses Motorcycle Only License or Class M (Motorcycle) Designation added to a License You must pass the:  driver’s license signs & knowledge tests  motorcycle knowledge exam; and  motorcycle road skills test If less than 19 years old, you must also If less than 19 years old, you must also complete a driver education program, and complete a driver education program, and have a motorcycle learner’s permit for a minimum of 9 months have a motorcycle learner’s permit for a minimum of 9 months You must pass the:  driver’s license signs & knowledge tests  motorcycle knowledge exam; and  motorcycle road skills test If less than 19 years old, you must also If less than 19 years old, you must also complete a driver education program, and complete a driver education program, and have a motorcycle learner’s permit for a minimum of 9 months have a motorcycle learner’s permit for a minimum of 9 months Motorcycle License 13

14. 14 Specialized Virginia Licenses Commercial Driver’s License CDL What is a Commercial Vehicle? Any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more Any vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more Any vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver Any vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver Any vehicles that transport hazardous materials and requires a federal placard Any vehicles that transport hazardous materials and requires a federal placard

15. 15 Specialized Virginia Licenses Commercial Driver’s License CDL Requirements Must be at least age 18 to obtain an INTRA-State CDL Must be at least age 18 to obtain an INTRA-State CDL Must be at least age 21 to obtain CDL Must be at least age 21 to obtain CDL

16. 16 Commercial Driver’s License CDL Specialized Virginia Licenses 16 + passengers (including driver) requires a CDL 16 passenger or less (including driver) No CDL required, but must pass CDL and school bus tests SCHOOL BUS OPERATOR

17. Virginia License Suspensions/Revocations Suspension  Your privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily  Judge may grant restricted driving privileges to and from work, school, or VASAP class Revocation  Your privilege to drive has been terminated  Must reapply for a driver’s license after revocation period has passed Suspension  Your privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily  Judge may grant restricted driving privileges to and from work, school, or VASAP class Revocation  Your privilege to drive has been terminated  Must reapply for a driver’s license after revocation period has passed 17

18. Virginia License Suspensions/Revocations Your driver’s license will be suspended for a minimum of seven days if you  register a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher  are under age 21 and register a BAC of 0.02 or higher  refuse to take the field sobriety test Your driver’s license will be suspended for a minimum of seven days if you  register a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher  are under age 21 and register a BAC of 0.02 or higher  refuse to take the field sobriety test Administrative License Suspension (ALS) 18

19. Individuals under 21  Zero Tolerance  Use and Lose  Traffic/Seat Belt Violations  1 st offense  2 nd offense  3 rd offense Individuals under 21  Zero Tolerance  Use and Lose  Traffic/Seat Belt Violations  1 st offense  2 nd offense  3 rd offense Virginia License Suspensions/Revocations 19

20. 10 consecutive unexcused absences may result in license suspension  As a part of the driver’s license application for minors, parents authorize the school principal to notify Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court if a student has 10 or more consecutive unexcused absences  The court issues a “show cause” to the parent asking why the license should not be suspended  The court may suspend the license for any period of time up to age 1  The court may suspend the license for any period of time up to age 18 10 consecutive unexcused absences may result in license suspension  As a part of the driver’s license application for minors, parents authorize the school principal to notify Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court if a student has 10 or more consecutive unexcused absences  The court issues a “show cause” to the parent asking why the license should not be suspended  The court may suspend the license for any period of time up to age 1  The court may suspend the license for any period of time up to age 18 Ten Consecutive Unexcused Absences Virginia License Suspensions/Revocations 20

21. CONSEQUENCES OF DRIVING WHILE YOUR LICENSE IS SUSPENDED First Offense (Maximum)  6 month jail sentence  $1000 fine  Suspension for the same period of time for which it had previously been suspended First Offense (Maximum)  6 month jail sentence  $1000 fine  Suspension for the same period of time for which it had previously been suspended Virginia License Suspensions/Revocations 21

22. An ID card costs $10 and expires five years from date of issue. ID cards have no age restrictions and are available for adults or children who do not hold a learner’s permit or driver’s license Applicant must be a resident of Virginia  Must present:  identification document(s)  proof of social security number  proof of Virginia residency; and  proof of legal presence ID cards have no age restrictions and are available for adults or children who do not hold a learner’s permit or driver’s license Applicant must be a resident of Virginia  Must present:  identification document(s)  proof of social security number  proof of Virginia residency; and  proof of legal presence Requirements for an Identification Card Virginia Identification Card 22