Cedar City UtahOnline Driver Education and Cedar City UtahLicensing Procedures
Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your Cedar City UtahLearner’s Permit or first Cedar City Utahdriver’s license. Cedar City Utahhas a Graduated Driver License Program for Cedar City Utahteen drivers, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your first Cedar City Utahdriver’s license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s get started.
The Cedar City UtahLearner Permit or Cedar City UtahInstruction Permit
When you turn 15, you can finally apply for a Cedar City UtahLearner Permit, otherwise known as a Cedar City UtahInstruction Permit. In order to apply, you’ll need:
- Valid identification documents
- Social Security card or SSN proof (W-2 form, for example)
- Cedar City UtahResidency Verification
- Proof of Driving Experience
- Nonrefundable fee of $15
Once you’re ready, head on down to your local Cedar City UtahDriver License Office with your parent or guardian and submit your application. Then, you’ll have to take a medical and eye exam, as well as a written exam. If you survive, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your Cedar City UtahLearner Permit. Remember, you must practice driving with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or licensed driver who is at least 21. Of course, all passengers must wear seatbelts, and be sure to carry your Cedar City UtahLearner Permit with you at all times.
Once you’ve held your Cedar City UtahLearner Permit for 6 months have met a few more requirements, you’ll be ready for the next step in the Cedar City UtahGraduated License Program, the Cedar City UtahMinor License.
The Cedar City UtahMinor License or Cedar City UtahIntermediate License
You can apply for your Cedar City UtahMinor License once you’ve held your Cedar City UtahLearner Permit for 6 months and are at least 16 years of age. However, you’ll also need to make sure you meet these requirements:
- Hold a Cedar City UtahLearner Permit for 6 months
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Complete a Cedar City Utahapproved driving education course
- Practice driving for 40 hours with a parent/guardian, or supervising driver
- At least 10 hours must be at night (and must be signed!)
Then, make an appointment and head on down to your local Cedar City UtahDriver License Office. Be sure to bring the valid identification documents, including your Cedar City UtahLearner Permit. Then you’ll have to take the dreaded Cedar City Utahroad test! If you pass, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your Cedar City UtahMinor License, otherwise known as the Cedar City UtahProvisional License. However, you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions for the time being.
Cedar City UtahTeen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties
There are still a few restrictions you’ll have to keep in mind now that you have your Cedar City UtahMinor License:
- All passengers and the driver must wear seat belts
- If you’re 16, no passengers under 21 for 6 months or until you reach 18 years of age
- The exception is if your passengers are family members
- No driving between midnight and 5AM unless you’re going to/from your job, a school sanctioned activity, for a medical emergency, or on assignment for a farmer or rancher
Once you turn 18, these restrictions will no longer be valid. Freedom!
Cedar City UtahAuto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your Cedar City UtahProvisional Driver license, you’re ready to drive--or are you? Not quite yet, because Cedar City Utahdrivers are required by law to be covered by liability insurance. The minimum liability insurance coverage is:
- $25,000 bodily injury for one person
- $50,000 bodily injury two or more people
- $15,000 for property damage per accident
If you are in an accident and found to be driving without Cedar City Utahmandatory liability insurance, your Cedar City UtahLearner Permit or Cedar City UtahProvisional license could be suspended.
Cedar City UtahDrunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a Cedar City Utahteen driver, it’s important for you to learn the Cedar City Utahdrunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most state, Cedar City Utahhas a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Cedar City UtahDUI, your Cedar City UtahLearner Permit or Cedar City UtahProvisional License will be suspended for 90 days to 120 days (or until you are 21), whichever is longer. Upon your second conviction, your Cedar City Utahlicense will be revoked for 1-2 years. For a complete list of convictions and penalties, go to the Cedar City UtahPublic Safety webpage.
In general, upon your first conviction of a Cedar City UtahDUI, you’ll also face the following penalties:
- Jail 48 hours minimum or
- Work Service Program 48 hours minimum
- Home confinement
- $700 fine
- License Suspension of 120 days
- Also, possible alcohol/drug screening, assessment, education and treatment
And of course, further Cedar City UtahDWI and DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Cedar City Utahlicense suspension or even Cedar City Utahlicense revocation.
Currently, Cedar City Utahteen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving.
Cedar City UtahOnline Driver Education
Cedar City Utahteen drivers can find more information about approved Cedar City Utahonline driver education on the Cedar City UtahDepartment of Public Safety website.