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Virginia DMV License Requirements & Information

Learn about Virginia driver's license types, learner's permits, and requirements. Understand license renewal, restrictions, and identification card details.

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Virginia DMV License Requirements & Information

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  1. Virginia Licenses Topic 2 Lesson 1 Horizonal • Learner’s Permit • Driver’s License • Motorcycle License • Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Vertical Virginia Driver's License for persons 21 years of age and older Virginia Driver's License for persons under 21 years of age Organ donation is denoted on the driver’s license as a red heart followed by “Organ Donor” in black T – 1.4

  2. Types of Virginia Licenses Topic 2 Lesson 1 Requirements for a Learner’s Permit • Be at least 15 years and six months old. • Complete a DL1M learner’s permit and driver’s license application form. • Furnish proof of • identification; • social security number; • residency; and • legal presence. • Pass • a signs test (100%); • a general knowledge test (80%); and • a vision test. • Have a digitized photo taken at DMV. T – 1.4a

  3. Virginia Licenses Topic 2 Lesson 1 Requirements for a Driver’s License (Under 19 years of age) • must be at least 16 years and three months old; • hold a learner’s permit for at least nine months; and • successfully complete a classroom driver education program Additional Requirements for Applicants less than 18 • must have parent/guardian permission, and • have your parents certify that you have driven a motor vehicle for 45 hours, at least 15 of which were after sunset • complete a 14 hour Behind-the-Wheel course (7 hours of driving and 7 hours of observation) Note: the 180-day temporary drivers license (TDL-180) issued by your in-car driver education teacher is a valid driver’s license when accompanied by a valid Virginia learner’s permit. T – 1.4c

  4. Types of Virginia Licenses Topic 2 Lesson 1 Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) A commercial driver’s license allows you to operate tractor-trailers, passenger buses, tank vehicles, school buses for 16 or more occupants, or vehicles carrying hazardous materials. T – 1.4d

  5. Types of Virginia Licenses Topic 2 Lesson 1 Motorcycle License To Obtain a Motorcycle-Only Driver’s License • You must pass the: • driver’s license two-part knowledge test; • motorcycle knowledge exam; and • motorcycle road skills test. • You must also have a motorcycle learner’s permit for a minimum of 30 days. NEW LAW: MOPEDS- provides that a person who operates a moped in excess of 35mph will be deemed to be operating a motorcycle T – 1.4e

  6. Topic 2 Lesson 1 Virginia Identification Card Requirements for an Identification Card • ID cards have no age restrictions and are available for adults or children who do not hold a learner’s permit or driver’s license. • Applicants must be a resident of Virginia. • Must present: • identification document(s); • proof of social security number; • proof of Virginia residency; and • proof of legal presence. An ID card costs $10 and expires five years from date of issue. T-1.4f

  7. License Renewal Topic 2 Lesson 3 Renewing your license Driver’s License for ages 16 and 17/learner’s permit: Expires on your 20th birthday Driver’s License for 18 and older: Valid for 8 years (expires on your birthday) T – 1.8

  8. Licensing Restrictions Topic 2 Lesson 3 Eye Glasses or Contact Lenses Daylight Driving Only Hearing Aids Automatic Transmission Automatic Light and High/ Low Beam Switch Hand Controls Left Accelerator Pedal Restrictions Removing Restrictions Endorsements Classes School Bus Motorcycle Dangerous Cargo T – 1.7

  9. SEAT BELT REQUIREMENTS • All persons in front seats MUST wear seat belt • All persons under 16 must wear a seat belt regardless of position in vehicle

  10. CELL PHONE RESTRICTIONS Drivers under the age of 18: • No cell phone • No text messaging • No wireless devices (even hands free) While driving a car!!!

  11. CURFEW RESTRICTIONS Drivers UNDER THE AGE OF 18 with a LEARNER’S PERMIT or LICENSE may not drive from MIDNIGHT- 4AM EXCEPTIONS INCLUDE: • In case of emergency • When traveling to and from work • When traveling to and from a school sponsored event • When accompanied by a parent or other adult • When responding to an emergency call as a volunteer firefighter or rescue squad member

  12. PASSENGER RESTRICTIONS • Passenger Restrictions do not apply to family members • Learner’s Permit • May NOT carry more than ONE[1] passenger under the age of 18 [non-family member]

  13. PASSENGER RESTRICTIONS • Licensed driver under age of 18 • May carry only ONE[1] passenger under age of 18 in the FIRST [1st] year you hold your license. • After license is HELD for one [1] year or until you reach age of 18, can carry only THREE [3] passengers under the age of 18.

  14. Suspensions/Revocations Topic 2 Lesson 3 • Suspension • Your privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily. • Judge may grant restricted driving privileges to and from work, school, or VASAP class. • Revocation • Your privilege to drive has been terminated. • Must reapply for a driver’s license after revocation period has passed. • Administrative License Suspension (ALS) • If your are under age 21 and you register a BAC of 0.02 to 0.08, (over age 21, if you register a BAC 0.08 or higher) or refuse to take the breath test, your driver’s license will be suspended for seven days immediately after arrest. T – 1.9

  15. Topic 2 Lesson 3 Suspension/Revocation • Individuals under 21 • Zero Tolerance--cannot purchase, possess or consume alcohol. • Use and Lose • Traffic/Seat belt violations: required to complete a driver improvement clinic with no safe driving points awarded • Consequencies of driving while your license is suspended • Your vehicle will be impounded immediately for 90 days if caught driving after your license has been suspended for an alcohol-related offense • If you knowingly allow operation of your vehicle by someone whose license has been revoked or suspended for an alcohol-related offense you can be charge with a Class 1 misdemeanor • Possible jail time T-1.10

  16. ZERO TOLERANCE Cannot purchase, possess or consume alcohol under age 21 BAC 0.02 = DUI BAC 0.02-0.08 = • Can be fined up to $500 • 6 month license suspension • Possible jail term

  17. OTHER PENALTIES FOR ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS Under Age Possession of Alcohol: • 1 year driving suspension AND • $500 minimum fine or complete at least 50 hours of community service

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