OHIO  DRIVER’S EDUCATION

Summary of Ohio Graduated Licensing Law

Ohio has a three stage licensing process for minors.
  1. Learner’s Permit (at least age 15 ½ ) We recommend our DriverEdToGo Video-to use during the Learner stage. Shows the parent how to teach collision-free driving habits and provides unique teaching tools (mirrors, checklists, videos, audio instruction series, etc.).
  2. Provisional License (ages 16 - 17)
  3. Regular License
Ohio License Chart
Permit
Age 15 ½

Requirements
Under 18 application must be co-signed by parent or legal guardian.

Restrictions
Must carry Red/White paper permit & photo ID when driving.

Must have Ohio licensed driver at least 21 occupy the seat next to driver.

All occupants must wear every safety belt component.

Passengers limited to number of safety belts originally installed by vehicle manufacturer.

Under Age 16
Licensed Ohio driver must be driver's parent, guardian or certified driving instructor.

Under Age 17
Not to drive between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless with a parent or guardian.

 
Probationary License
At least age 16

Requirements
Under 18 application must be co-signed by parent or legal guardian.

Under 18 must have held Permit minimum 6 months.

Under 18 must have completed 50 hours supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.

 
Driver's License
At least age 18
Requirements
None