Important updates for driver instructors

New laws regarding driver instruction permits and restricted minors’ permits take effect July 1, 2004. They are as follows:

Beginning July 1, holders of a restricted minor’s permit may operate a motor vehicle from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., if the motor vehicle is being operated with the permission of the holder’s parent or guardian (SB 83). Prior to July 1, holders of a restricted minor’s permit can drive alone from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Beginning July 1, holders of an instruction permit may operate a motor vehicle from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., if accompanied in the passenger seat by a person holding a valid operator’s license who is at least 18 years old and has had at least one year of driving experience. The applicant may drive from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. if the applicant’s parent or guardian is occupying a seat beside the applicant (HB 1117). Prior to July 1, 2004, holders of instruction permits are allowed to drive anytime when accompanied in the passenger seat by a person holding a valid operator’s license who is at least 18 years of age and has one year of driving experience.