1.
Instructions for Temporary
Permit Applicants under the age of 18
A. Temporary
permit packets are issued to applicants who are at least 15 years and 6
months. Remember to bring documentary proof of your age, identity and social
security number (see “Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws” booklet page 2, for
acceptable document list)
B. A
parent or legal guardian must co-sign the temporary permit application The
parent or guardian must also present two verification documents of
identification (see “Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws” booklet page 2, for
acceptable document list)
C. Temporary
permit holders must take the driver knowledge test and vision screening at the
driver license examination station.
2. Temporary
Permit Use Rules for applicants under the age of 18
A. After
successful completion of the driver knowledge test, and vision screening the
temporary permit holder is eligible to drive.
B. Driver
must carry the red & white temporary permit, blue and white application, and
photo ID card when driving.
C. The
temporary permit holder must have an Ohio licensed driver occupy the front
passenger seat while operating the vehicle.
D. The
Ohio license driver must be the permit holders parent, legal guardian or a
certified driving instructor. Once the permit holder is 16 years of age he or
she may drive with a valid licensed driver 21 years of age or older.
E. The
temporary permit holder must complete 24 hours of classroom instruction and 8
hours of driving with a certified instructor.
F. Obtain
50 hours of driving experience with at least 10 hours at night, certified by
the parent. These hours are in addition to the driver education requirement.
G. The
temporary permit must be held for no less than 6 months before completing the
skills test and obtaining the Ohio driver license.
3. Temporary Permit/Driver License
Restrictions for drivers under the age of 18
A. Temporary
Permit holders, no driving if under age 17 between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless
with parent, guardian or custodian who holds a valid driver license.
B.
Driver License, no driving if
under age 17 between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless with parent or guardian with exceptions for work, school or
emergency.
C. Safety
belts must be available to all passengers, and everyone must be buckled up.
This applies to all Temporary Permit holders and those Licensed Drivers under
age 18.
