The penalties for driving without a license in California can be harsh. Vehicle Code a makes the act illegal, but it is a wobbler offense. That means that the prosecutor can either charge it as a misdemeanor or can opt to charge it as an infraction. Generally, a first offense is charged as a non-criminal infraction.
If the act is charged as a misdemeanor, it is a crime that will go on your criminal record. Second and third offenses may be charged this way. If convicted, you may serve up to six months in jail and be ordered to pay a fine of up to a thousand dollars.
Driving in California without a valid license is a "wobbler"offense, so the prosecutor can charge it as a misdemeanor crime or as an infraction. You can get hit with a hefty fine and even jail time. Teo Spengler earned a J.
Berkeley's Boalt Hall. Supreme Court before opening a plaintiff's personal injury practice in San Francisco. Your teen is almost driving age. As a parent, it's the last thing you want to think of.
But, as they're nearing that age, or if they're already old enough to get their learner's permit, it's likely the discussions have already begun about them driving to school. Like every state, California does have certain restrictions in place which limit when, how often, and who teens can drive around. Furthermore, there are requirements that they complete a state-approved California driver's ed program to enhance their driving skills before they're able to drive on their own.
In California, the use of multi-stage licensing is utilized for teen drivers, who can apply for a provisional permit as early as the age of To get started, a parent must visit the DMV with their teen and furnish proof of:.
Now that you've given your approval and have the state's seal of approval, your teen can drive to school with friends, right? Not so fast. Before a Once your teen turns 16 and they've held the provisional license for a minimum of six months, parents have to go with their teen to the DMV and sign under perjury a document indicating they've completed the state's minimum requirements. At this point, your teen can drive themselves to school alone. Restrictions are still in place regarding driving times.
They can't drive between 11 p. These restrictions remain in effect until they're 18 and obtain full driving privileges. Contrary to popular belief, teens don't get into crashes because they're not paying attention or they're texting — rather, it's because they are inexperienced.
In , over 3, fatal crashes involved teen drivers under the age of Jean Shope, a researcher from the University of Michigan, believes many of these can be attributed to the teen brain still developing. Because of this, reaction times might not be as fast as an adult. Mistakes will be made, and teens need to continue to drive in order to gain that on-the-road experience.
DMV Information. Where to Write. General Information. The California Driver License. Obtaining a Driver License. Driver License Classes. The Examination Process. Special Section - Minors. Miscellaneous Licensing Information. Occupant Protection. Traffic Control. Laws and Rules of the Road. Safe Driving Practices. Vehicle Positioning. Sharing the Road. Special Driving Situations. Handling Emergencies. Driver Readiness. Alcohol and Drugs. Have your parent s or guardian s sign the application.
Pass the knowledge test. If you fail the test, you must wait 7 days 1 week , not including the day the test was failed, before retaking the test. Prove that you have completed both driver education and driver training.
Have had a California instruction permit or an instruction permit from another state for at least 6 months refer to the Out-of-State Minors section below. Provide parent s or guardian s signature s on your instruction permit certifying that you have completed 50 hours of supervised driving practice 10 hours must be night driving as outlined in the California Parent-Teen Training Guide DL Visit the teen website at www.
Pay a nonrefundable application fee The fee is good for 12 months. Pass each of the required knowledge tests. If you fail the knowledge test 3 times, the application is no longer valid and you must reapply. Pass the driving test within 3 attempts.
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