| Summary of Rhode Island Graduated Licensing Law | |||||
Rhode Island has a three stage licensing process for minors.
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| Rhode Island License Chart | ||||
| Limited Instruction Permit | ||||
| At least Age 16 | ||||
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Requirements Apply for Permit with parent or guardian. Restrictions Driver & passengers must wear seatbelts or be in a child restraint as required by law. |
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| Limited Provisional License | ||||
| At least Age 16 ½ | ||||
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Requirements No conviction of vehicle moving violation or seat belt infraction during previous 6 months. Pass driving test administered by the DMV. Under 18, must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to apply. This license expires on your eighteenth (18) birthday. Restrictions
At all times everyone in the vehicle must be properly fastened by a seat belt or child restraint system. |
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| Full Operator’s License | ||||
| At least Age 17 ½ | ||||
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Requirements No conviction of vehicle moving violation or seat belt infraction during the past 6 months. |
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