Richardton North Dakota Online Driver Education and Richardton North Dakota Licensing Procedures
Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your Richardton North Dakota learner's permit or first Richardton North Dakota driver license. Richardton North Dakota has a graduated driver license program for Richardton North Dakota drivers ages 15-18, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your Richardton North Dakota driving license goes as smoothly as possible. The amount of information isn't overwhelming, but there are a few pitfalls you'll want to avoid. That's where this short guide comes in.
Richardton North Dakota Instructional Permit or Richardton North Dakota Learner Permit
You can finally apply for a Richardton North Dakota instructional permit, otherwise known as a Richardton North Dakota School Learner’s Permit (LPE)
, when you turn 14. This license will allow you to practice driving provided you are accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21. The permit lasts 3 months and can be renewed. The only test you'll need to take is a vision screening.
Once you’ve had your Richardton North Dakota School Learner’s Permit for just 2 months, you’ll be eligible to apply for a Richardton North Dakota School Permit (SCP), provided you meet the following Richardton North Dakota requirements:
- You pass the written exam and driving test given by your driver safety course instructor
- You provide a 50 hour certification form signed by your parent or guardian
- You've held your Richardton North Dakota LPE in good standing for 2 months
- You've completed a Richardton North Dakota approved driver safety course (more on this later)
- You provide the necessary personal information
At 15, you can also apply for the Richardton North Dakota Learner’s Permit (LPD). However, if you already have a Richardton North Dakota School Learner Permit or Richardton North Dakota School Permit, you're exempt from taking the required written exams. The Richardton North Dakota Learner’s Permit is valid for 1 year and may be renewed.
Don't forget: with your Richardton North Dakota Learner’s Permit, you can practice driving only with your parent, guardian, driving instructor, or a licensed driver who is 21. Be sure to carry your Richardton North Dakota Learner’s Permit with you at all times, and insist that all passengers wear seatbelts. After 6 months with your Richardton North Dakota Learner’s Permit in good standing (no more than 3 points on your Richardton North Dakota driving record), you’ll be ready for the next step in the Richardton North Dakota Graduated License Program, the Richardton North Dakota Provisional Operator Permit (POP).
The Richardton North Dakota Provisional Driver License and Richardton North Dakota Full License
In order to apply for your Richardton North Dakota Provisional Operator Permit (POP), you’ll need to make sure you've satisfied a few Richardton North Dakota State requirements before heading down to your local Richardton North Dakota Driver Service Center:
- Complete a Richardton North Dakota approved driver safety course
- Pass the written and driving tests given by your instructor (we hope you've been studying your Richardton North Dakota driving manual!)
- Hold your Richardton North Dakota learner’s permit for at least 6 months without incident
- Provide the 50 hour certification form
- 10 of the 50 driving hours must be at night
If you’ve completed these requirements, hurry down to your local Richardton North Dakota Driver Service Center again, where you’ll pay the required fee and submit your Richardton North Dakota Provisional License application. The final obstacle, unless you’ve completed a driver safety course, is the dreaded road test! If you pass, then give yourself a pat on the back--you’ve just earned your Richardton North Dakota Provisional License!
Richardton North Dakota Teen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties
With driving as with everything else, practice makes perfect. Although you may be eager for full driving freedom, there are still a few restrictions you'll have to live with for a little bit longer:
- Everyone passenger must wear a seatbelt
- During the first 6 months, you may have only one passenger under 19 unless accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older
- No driving between midnight and 6AM unless for emergencies, your job, or a school-related activity
- You may not use cell phones while driving (this includes personal digital assistants, text messaging, laptop computers and audio/video devices that send/receive messages)
After you turn 18 and have driven with your Richardton North Dakota Provisional Operator Permit for at least 12 months (without receiving more than 3 points on your Richardton North Dakota license), you've reached the finish line: you can now apply for the Richardton North Dakota Operator License. Congrats!
Richardton North Dakota Auto Insurance Richardton North Dakota Financial Responsibility Laws
Think you're ready to drive now? Not so fast--receiving your Richardton North Dakota Learner’s Permit or Richardton North Dakota Intermediate driver’s license is only the first step. Any vehicle registered in Richardton North Dakota must be covered by liability insurance. In fact, failure to do so can result in the suspension of your Richardton North Dakota license should you get caught.
The minimum liability insurance coverage is:
- $25,000 per person for 1 person per accident
- $50,000 bodily injury for 2 or more persons per accident
- $25,000 for property damage
Richardton North Dakota Drunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a new Richardton North Dakota driver, you're expected to know the Richardton North Dakota drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most states, Richardton North Dakota has a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Richardton North Dakota DUI or Richardton North Dakota DWI, you face penalties in addition to those listed below.
Upon your first conviction of a Richardton North Dakota DUI, you’ll face the following penalties:
- Jail sentence 7 days to 60 days
- License suspension up to 6 months
- Alcohol Assessment/Treatment Possible
- Up to $500 fine
And of course, further Richardton North Dakota DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, fines, community service and Richardton North Dakota license suspension or even Richardton North Dakota license revocation.
Richardton North Dakota teen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving. Needless to say, cell phones can be a distraction at any age, so even those who are allowed to use cell phones are strongly encourage to keep their use to a minimum!
Richardton North Dakota Online Driver Education
As we said earlier, Richardton North Dakota teen drivers must take a Richardton North Dakota-approved driver education course. You can find more information on approved Richardton North Dakota online driver education courses on Richardton North Dakota DMV website.