Bountiful UtahOnline Driver Education and Bountiful UtahLicensing Procedures
Congratulations on starting the process of applying for your Bountiful UtahLearner’s Permit or first Bountiful Utahdriver’s license. Bountiful Utahhas a Graduated Driver License Program for Bountiful Utahteen drivers, and there are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that applying for your first Bountiful Utahdriver’s license goes as smoothly as possible. So let’s get started.
The Bountiful UtahLearner Permit or Bountiful UtahInstruction Permit
When you turn 15, you can finally apply for a Bountiful UtahLearner Permit, otherwise known as a Bountiful UtahInstruction Permit. In order to apply, you’ll need:
- Valid identification documents
- Social Security card or SSN proof (W-2 form, for example)
- Bountiful UtahResidency Verification
- Proof of Driving Experience
- Nonrefundable fee of $15
Once you’re ready, head on down to your local Bountiful 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 Bountiful 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 Bountiful UtahLearner Permit with you at all times.
Once you’ve held your Bountiful UtahLearner Permit for 6 months have met a few more requirements, you’ll be ready for the next step in the Bountiful UtahGraduated License Program, the Bountiful UtahMinor License.
The Bountiful UtahMinor License or Bountiful UtahIntermediate License
You can apply for your Bountiful UtahMinor License once you’ve held your Bountiful 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 Bountiful UtahLearner Permit for 6 months
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Complete a Bountiful 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 Bountiful UtahDriver License Office. Be sure to bring the valid identification documents, including your Bountiful UtahLearner Permit. Then you’ll have to take the dreaded Bountiful Utahroad test! If you pass, then congratulations. You’ve just earned your Bountiful UtahMinor License, otherwise known as the Bountiful UtahProvisional License. However, you’ll still have to drive with a few restrictions for the time being.
Bountiful UtahTeen Driver License Restrictions and Penalties
There are still a few restrictions you’ll have to keep in mind now that you have your Bountiful 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!
Bountiful UtahAuto Insurance Financial Responsibility Laws
Once you receive your Bountiful UtahProvisional Driver license, you’re ready to drive--or are you? Not quite yet, because Bountiful 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 Bountiful Utahmandatory liability insurance, your Bountiful UtahLearner Permit or Bountiful UtahProvisional license could be suspended.
Bountiful UtahDrunk Driving, Cell Phone, and Text Messaging Laws
As a Bountiful Utahteen driver, it’s important for you to learn the Bountiful Utahdrunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Like most state, Bountiful Utahhas a Zero Tolerance Law for underage drinking, and if you are convicted of a Bountiful UtahDUI, your Bountiful UtahLearner Permit or Bountiful UtahProvisional License will be suspended for 90 days to 120 days (or until you are 21), whichever is longer. Upon your second conviction, your Bountiful Utahlicense will be revoked for 1-2 years. For a complete list of convictions and penalties, go to the Bountiful UtahPublic Safety webpage.
In general, upon your first conviction of a Bountiful 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 Bountiful UtahDWI and DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Bountiful Utahlicense suspension or even Bountiful Utahlicense revocation.
Currently, Bountiful Utahteen drivers are prohibited from using cell phones while driving.
Bountiful UtahOnline Driver Education
Bountiful Utahteen drivers can find more information about approved Bountiful Utahonline driver education on the Bountiful UtahDepartment of Public Safety website.