| Summary of Illinois Graduated Licensing Law | |||||
Illinois has a three stage licensing process for minors.
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| Illinois License Chart | ||||
| Permit | ||||
| Age 15 | ||||
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Parental consent necessary to obtain permit Must be enrolled in approved driver education course and must pass vision and knowledge tests Permit is valid for two years and must be held for a minimum of three months before a license is granted. Practice driving must be supervised by parent or adult age 21 or older All occupants under age 18 must wear safety belts Number of passengers limited to one in front seat and to the number of safety belts in back seat 11 p.m. curfew Sunday-Thursday; midnight Friday and Saturday (local curfews may differ) Legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is .00 |
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| Initial License | ||||
| Age 16 - 17 | ||||
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Parental consent required to obtain license; parent must verify that a minimum 25 hours of behind-the-wheel practice have taken place All occupants under age 18 must wear safety belts Number of passengers limited to one in front seat and to the number of safety belts in back seat 11 p.m. curfew Sunday-Thursday; midnight Friday and Saturday only for 16-year-olds Legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is .00 |
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| Full License | ||||
| Age 18 - 20 | ||||
| Legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is .00 | ||||