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Washington D.C. Graduated License Law

Learner's License

Age 15+

Requirements

  • Under 18, Parent/guardian approval.
  • Knowledge & vision exams.

Restrictions

Accompanied in front seat next to driver by:

  • Licensed driver 21 or over seated next to driver.
  • Seatbelts required.

Intermediate License

Age 16 - 17

Requirements

  • Held Learner’s Permit minimum 6 months.
  • Certify minimum 40 hours supervised driving.
  • Road test.
  • No conviction of assessable offense.

Restrictions

  • No passengers under 21 unless siblings AND licensed driver 21 or over seated next to driver.
  • Sunday through Thursday may not drive between 11:00 p.m. & 6:00 a.m. EXCEPT:
    • July & August may not drive between midnight & 6:00 a.m.
    • License driver 21 or over seated next to driver.
    • To & from work, school-sponsored activity, religious or athletic event, or related training session in which driver is participant, sponsored by the District, civic organization or similar entity that takes responsibility for minor

Driver’s License

Age 17+

Requirements (Under 21)

  • Held Provisional License minimum 6 months.
  • Certify supervised practice minimum 10 hours at night.
  • No conviction of assessable offense.

Requirements (21+)

  • Knowledge & Road tests.

Restrictions (21+)

Seatbelts required.

Under age 21 - No more than 2 passengers under 21 (except siblings). Sunday through Thursday may not drive between 11:00 p.m. & 6:00 a.m. EXCEPT:

  • July & August may not drive between midnight & 6:00 a.m.
  • To & from work, school-sponsored activity, religious or athletic events.