West Valley City UtahOnline Driver Education and West Valley City UtahLicensing Procedures
Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your West Valley City UtahLearner’s Permit or first West Valley City Utahdriver’s license. West Valley City Utahhas a Graduated Driver License Program for West Valley City Utahteen drivers, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your first West Valley City Utahdriver’s license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s get started.
The West Valley City UtahLearner Permit or West Valley City UtahInstruction Permit
When you turn 15, you can finally apply for a West Valley City UtahLearner Permit, otherwise known as a West Valley City UtahInstruction Permit. In order to apply, you’ll need:
- Valid identification documents
- Social Security card or SSN proof (W-2 form, for example)
- West Valley City UtahResidency Verification
- Proof of Driving Experience
- Nonrefundable fee of $15
Once you’re ready, head on down to your local West Valley 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 West Valley 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 West Valley City UtahLearner Permit with you at all times.
Once you’ve held your West Valley City UtahLearner Permit for 6 months have met a few more requirements, you’ll be ready for the next step in the West Valley City UtahGraduated License Program, the West Valley City UtahMinor License.
The West Valley City UtahMinor License or West Valley City UtahIntermediate License
You can apply for your West Valley City UtahMinor License once you’ve held your West Valley 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 West Valley City UtahLearner Permit for 6 months
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Complete a West Valley 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 West Valley City UtahDriver License Office. Be sure to bring the valid identification documents, including your West Valley City UtahLearner Permit. Then you’ll have to take the dreaded West Valley City Utahroad test! If you pass, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your West Valley City UtahMinor License, otherwise known as the West Valley City UtahProvisional License. However, you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions for the time being.
West Valley 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 West Valley 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!
West Valley City UtahAuto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your West Valley City UtahProvisional Driver license, you’re ready to drive--or are you? Not quite yet, because West Valley 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 West Valley City Utahmandatory liability insurance, your West Valley City UtahLearner Permit or West Valley City UtahProvisional license could be suspended.
West Valley City UtahDrunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a West Valley City Utahteen driver, it’s important for you to learn the West Valley City Utahdrunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most state, West Valley City Utahhas a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a West Valley City UtahDUI, your West Valley City UtahLearner Permit or West Valley 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 West Valley City Utahlicense will be revoked for 1-2 years. For a complete list of convictions and penalties, go to the West Valley City UtahPublic Safety webpage.
In general, upon your first conviction of a West Valley 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 West Valley City UtahDWI and DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and West Valley City Utahlicense suspension or even West Valley City Utahlicense revocation.
Currently, West Valley City Utahteen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving.
West Valley City UtahOnline Driver Education
West Valley City Utahteen drivers can find more information about approved West Valley City Utahonline driver education on the West Valley City UtahDepartment of Public Safety website.