TEENAGE DRIVING
LAW
Probationary driver license holders under the age of 17 are
not permitted to operate a motor vehicle with more than one
family member in the vehicle, unless accompanied by the license
holder’s parent, guardian, or legal custodian.
- Probationary drivers license holder’s ( children who
have completed their driving education classes)
17 years of age will be
restricted from driving between the hours of 1a.m. - 5a.m.
unless the holder is accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian, with the following exceptions: an emergency
situation, driving to or from a school activity, or driving
to or from work. Travel to and from work is permitted
provided the teen has written documentation from the
employer.
- Probationary license holders under the age
of 17 are prohibited from driving between
midnight and 6 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or
guardian with the same exceptions above.
- Temporary permit holders ( children who have not
completed their driving education course) under
the age of 18 will be prohibited from
driving between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m., unless
accompanied by a parent, guardian or legal custodian who
holds a valid license.
- If a probationary driver licensed holders
under the age of 17 is
convicted of having committed one moving violation during
the first six months of having a drivers license, the
person must be accompanied by a parent or guardian whenever
operating a motor vehicle during the sixth month period
commencing on the date on which the person is convicted of,
or pleads guilty to the moving violation, or until the
person turns 17 years of age.
For more information visit Ohio Department of Public Safety or
go to the Ohio Insurance Institute and play the
interactive teen responsibility game.
If you have any further questions, please call us at
Executive Insurance Group. Our team of experts can be reached
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at 330.966.0080 locally, 800.981.0080
toll free, or email: info@executiveinsurance.com
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