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INITIAL LICENSING PHASE DRIVERS AGE 16-17

bulletParental consent required to obtain license; parent must verify that a minimum 25 hours of behind-the- wheel practice have taken place
bulletAll occupants under age 18 must wear safety belts
bulletAs of January 1, 2004, limited to one passenger under the age of 20 for the first six months following issuance of the license, or until the driver reaches age 18, whichever occurs first. Siblings, stepsiblings, children and stepchildren of the driver are exempt. Number of passengers limited to one in front seat and to the number of safety belts in back seat.
bullet11 p.m. curfew Sunday-Thursday; midnight Friday and Saturday only for 16-year-olds
bulletLegal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is .00