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Maryland Graduated License Law

Learner’s Permit

Age 15 & 9 Months

Parent consent required under age 18. Must pass all required tests.

Provisions:

  • Must complete driver education course.
  • Must be accompanied by a supervising driver who is 21 years or older, and has held a license for a minimum of 3 years. The person must be seated beside the new driver at all times, with no other front seat occupants.
  • A parent, guardian, or supervising driver must complete a practice log for the learner's permit holder, which is issued by the MVA along with every learner's permit.
  • Learner's permits are valid for 1 year from the date they are issued.
  • Must hold Permit minimum 4 months.
Provisional License

At least 16 & 1 month

Must submit a driver education certificate.

A parent, guardian or supervising driver must submit a completed and signed practice log documenting a minimum of 40 hours of supervised driving for applicants.

Applicants must pass a skills test administered either in traffic or on a course.

Provisional license holders under 18 are only authorized to drive without supervision between the hours of 5 am to midnight. From midnight to 5 am a supervising driver who is 21 or older, and has held a license for a minimum of 3 years must accompany them.

Provisional license holders under 18 and all the passengers in the vehicle they are driving must use proper restraints.

Driver's License

At least 17 & 7 months

Drivers must hold a provisional license for a minimum of 18 months.