Mandatory Permit Suspensions (16.5-18)

Question 1

Conviction for Driving Without a Licensed Driver

Answer 1

60 days— first offense
180 days— second offense
One year— subsequent offenses

All offenses require you to retake the learner’s permit exam. Second offense requires a Driver Attitudinal Retraining course.

$100

Question 2

Conviction for Driving During the Night Restriction

Answer 2

60 days— first offense
180 days— second offense
One year— subsequent offenses

All offenses require you to retake the learner’s permit exam. Second offense requires a Driver Attitudinal Retraining course.

$100

Question 3

Conviction for Speeding

Answer 3

90 days— first offense
One year— second or subsequent offense

All offenses require a new learner’s permit exam.

$100

Question 4

Conviction for Drag Racing

Answer 4

One year— first offense
Three years— second or subsequent offense

All offenses require a new learner’s permit exam and a Driver Attitudinal Retraining course. In addition, you may be required to take a State Courts Against Road Rage (SCARR) course.*

$500-first offense
$1000- second or subsequent offense

Question 5

Conviction for the Use of a Mobile Electronic Device (text or phone)

Answer 5

60 days— first offense
180 days— second offense
One year— subsequent offenses

First offense requires a $100 fine, a new learner’s permit exam, and a Driver Attitudinal Retraining Course. The fine is $250 for a second offense and $500 for a third offense.

$100

Question 6

Conviction for Negligent Operation and Injury from Mobile

Phone Use

Answer 6

180 days—- first offense
One year— second or subsequent offense

Second and subsequent offenses require a new learner’s permit exam.

$500