An unlicensed teen who received a crash-related moving violation or an alcohol/controlled substance-related violation (a violation of one or more statutes, including DWI, Implied Consent, Open Bottle, or Underage Drinking and Driving/Not a Drop Law) cannot be given a license, including an instruction permit or provisional license, until age 18.  When this person turns 18, she/he must pass the driver's license knowledge test, obtain an instruction permit and hold it for at least six months, and then pass the road test.

A provisional license holder whose driving privilege was revoked due to a crash-related moving violation or an alcohol/controlled substance-related violation cannot regain a license until age 18.  At that time, the person must complete the following steps to obtain a full driver's license:

~Fulfill all reinstatement requirements, including the payment of fees which can be up tp $700 depending on circumstances

~Complete the 30 hour classroom portion of a formal driver education course

~Pass the driver's license knowledge test

~Obtain an instruction permit and hold it for three months

~Complete  driver's behind-the-wheel classes

Reprinted with permission from Safe Communities of Wright County