Full Driving Privileges

Once your child has held an Intermediate Permit he/she may apply for full driving privileges at age 16 1/2 provided they have completed an approved drivers education course and their driving privileges are not suspended. All minors may apply for full driving privileges at age 17.

GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSING

QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Driver Services Help Desk at: (307) 777-4800

WHAT EVERY PARENT MUST KNOW CONCERNING THEIR CHILDS

INTERMEDIATE DRIVING PERMIT

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Wyoming Department of Transportation Driver Services Program 5300 Bishop Blvd. Cheyenne, WY 82009-3340 307-777-4800

A GUIDE FOR PARENTS

http://www.dot.state.wy.us
September, 2006 FSGDL-03

What Every Parent Needs to Know...

The 2005 Wyoming State legislature passed a graduated licensing law [W.S. 31-7-110(gm)] which requires that minors under 17 years of age be issued an Intermediate Permit prior to receiving full driving privileges. Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 15-20, causing 1/3 of all fatalities. Teens are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as are all other licensed drivers. Graduated driver licensing is designed to allow young drivers time to develop their driving skills and to demonstrate responsible driving behaviors.

How to Apply
Before an Intermediate Permit can be issued, your child must meet the following requirements:

Driving Restrictions
Once issued an Intermediate Permit, your child:

!" May only drive between the hours of

5:00 am and 11:00 pm

!" Must be 16 years of age. !" Must have held an Instruction Permit for
a minimum of 10 days.

!" May only transport (1) passenger under

!" Must present proof of identity such as a

state-issued license/instruction permit, and a state-certified birth certificate or valid US passport (if not a WY issued license/permit), or valid Immigration documents.

the age of 18, who is not an immediate family member. vehicle are wearing seat belts.

!" Must ensure that all occupants of the

!" Must present certification of completion

of 50 hours of driving, to include 10 hours of night driving, certified by the legal parent or legal guardian.

There are exceptions provided for drivers who have special needs:
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May drive beyond the designated hours when accompanied by a licensed driver 18 yrs or older, OR when required to drive for a medical necessity or emergency, OR when required to drive to & from work, or to & from school, school/religious activities. Must have the appropriate individual complete and sign an Exception form to certify the holder needs to drive beyond the restricted hours. This form must be carried by holder at all times while driving.

!" Must pass a vision screening, and a driving skills test.. Completion of an approved Driver Education course may be honored by the department to waive the driving skills test.

!" Must have the minors release portion of

Teens are involved in 3 times as many fatal crashes as anyone else!

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the application form signed by a legal parent (with legal custody) or legal guardian. An Intermediate Permit expires 30 days after the 17th birthday. The fee for an Intermediate Permit is $15 with an additional $3 fee if adding motorcycle.

Exception forms are available at your local driver exam office or may be downloaded @: www.dot.state.wy.us