Are there restrictions on my first driver's license if I am a new driver?

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Yes, in all probability. Each state takes its own approach to this matter, so it's impossible to give a single answer. But, chances are you'll face some type of restrictions with your first driver's license - especially if you're 18 years old or younger.

While the restrictions vary, they often fall into the following categories:
  • Limitations on what hours you're allowed to drive.
  • Limitations on the number of passengers you're allowed to have in your car.
  • Limitations on the ages of your passengers.
  • Limitations on cell phone use while driving.
You may also face tighter restrictions on your allowable blood alcohol content (BAC) while driving than with older drivers; in some states, it's illegal for younger adults to drive with any measurable amount of alcohol in their system.

And, you might be up against more severe penalties for committing a moving violation, too.

However, the good news is that whatever restrictions you might deal with as a newly licensed driver will likely be less than those you faced as a drivers permit or learners permit holder.

For more information on the restrictions that apply for permit holders or young drivers license holders in your state, check your driver's license manual, your state's DMV site or other questions on this site.

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