Age 15+
Restrictions for all learner permit holders regardless of age. You May Not Drive:
- Unless accompanied licensed driver at least 18 years old.
- In DMV road test area
- On any street within a park in the five boroughs of New York City, or any bridge or tunnel under the jurisdiction of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.
- On the Cross County, Hutchinson River, Saw Mill River, or Taconic State Parkways in Westchester County.
Other Regional Restrictions may apply to Permit holders under age 18.
Junior Operator Class DAge 16-17
Restrictions
5 boroughs of New York City, may drive between hours of 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. only when operating a vehicle that is equipped with dual controls (instructor's brake), & accompanied by a driver education teacher or driving school instructor. May not drive between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. under any circumstances.
Upstate (in all other counties), may drive between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. only accompanied by a properly licensed driver age 18 or older. From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., must be accompanied by properly licensed parent or guardian, driver education teacher or driving school instructor., may drive between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. only accompanied by properly licensed parent, guardian, driver education teacher or driving school instructor. May not drive between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. under any circumstances.
Upstate (in all other counties), may drive between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. only accompanied by a properly licensed driver age 18 or older. From 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., must be accompanied by properly licensed parent or guardian, driver education teacher or driving school instructor.
Operator Class DAge 18, Age 17 w/driver ed
Junior Operator Class D automatically changed to Operator Class D at age 18.
May apply for change to Operator Class D when 17 years of age AND have held an Intermediate License for at least 6 months AND has verification form provided by DPS, signed by parent or legal guardian or certified driving instructor verifying that the applicant has COMPLETED a minimum of 30 hours BTW practice OR submit form verifying applicant had COMPLETED SDE approved Driver Education course.
