{"id":1973,"date":"2018-08-31T17:55:43","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T17:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ticketclinic.com\/?p=1973"},"modified":"2023-02-17T15:44:13","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T15:44:13","slug":"rules-to-follow-if-you-have-a-provisional-drivers-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ticketclinic.com\/es\/blog\/rules-to-follow-if-you-have-a-provisional-drivers-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules To Follow If You Have a Provisional Driver’s License"},"content":{"rendered":"

Drivers younger than age 18 are subject to California driver license restrictions for one year after they pass the state driving test. The provisional driver’s license law was passed in 2006 and requires minor drivers to be supervised in certain situations. You know it’s important to avoid a California texting ticket<\/a> as a new driver, but it’s also critical to understand the other regulations surrounding your new license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Restrictions of the Provisional License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

California driving rules prevent those with a provisional license from transporting passengers younger than age 20 unless they are also accompanied by a parent, guardian, licensed driver older than age 25, or certified driving instructor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many new drivers wonder “Can you drive alone with a provisional license?” Although you are allowed to drive by yourself during the provisional period, you may not do so between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. If you need to drive late at night, make sure one of the approved people mentioned above is with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exemptions to Provisional Restrictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you need to drive during restricted hours and no approved person is available to accompany you, you must keep a signed and dated note in your vehicle indicating permission to do so. Situations in which this exemption is valid include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n