 Parent/guardian consent required to obtain an instruction permit.  Must be enrolled in an approved driver education course, and must pass vision and written exams.

 Nighttime Driving Restriction  Sunday through Thursday: 10 p.m. – 6 a.m.  Friday and Saturday: 11 p.m. – 6 a.m.  Can drive with parent or adult age 21 or older with a valid driver’s license

 Must not acquire any driving convictions during the nine-month permit phase.  All occupants under age 19 must wear safety belts.  If passenger is under age 16, driver receives the ticket

 Cell phone use is prohibited for all driver’s under age 19 expect in an emergency:  To contact a law enforcement agency  To contact a health care provider  To contact an emergency services agency

 Permit must be held for a minimum of nine months  Can get license after 9 months and 1 day  Permit is valid for up to 2 years  Anyone caught driving without permit cannot get driver’s license until age 18

 Must drive a minimum of 50 hours (10 hours must be at night) before receiving licensing  Parent/guardian must accompany teen to provide written consent to obtain license  Must complete state-approved driver education course

 Same nighttime driving restriction as permit phase  Passenger limitations: 1 st year of having license or until driver turns 18  One person under the age of 20  Unless passengers are siblings, step-siblings, children, or step-children  Driver and passengers will be ticketed for violation

 Cell phone rule is the same as permit phase  Traffic violations  Any violation will generate letter to parents  2 moving violations in 24 months = 1 month suspension  Any moving violation within 1 st year = 6 month extension of passenger limiations

 Cell phone use still prohibited for drivers under age 19 2 moving violations in 24 months = 1 month suspension

 Parental Access to Teen Driving Records Parental Access to Teen Driving Records  Driver’s License Suspension for Alcohol Consumption  Withdrawing Consent for Your Child to Drive Who is Under the Age of 18

 Texting  Other Places You Cannot Use Your Cell Phone  School Zones  Construction Zones

 Cyber Drive Illinois Cyber Drive Illinois