LINCOLN PARK MICHIGAN

On behalf of the State of Lincoln Park Michigan, we're delighted that you have chosen to start the process of applying for your Lincoln Park Michigan Learner's Permit or first Lincoln Park Michigan driver's license. There are a few things you need to know about Lincoln Park Michigan's Graduated Driver License Program for Lincoln Park Michigan teen drivers, to make sure that your experience getting your Lincoln Park Michigan driver's license goes as smoothly as possible. So, what are we waiting for?

The first stage is getting your Lincoln Park Michigan Learner's Permit. With this license, you can practice driving provided there is another licensed driver in the car with you who is 21. The minimum age to apply for a Lincoln Park Michigan Learner's Permit is 14 years and 9 months. However, before you head down to the local Lincoln Park Michigan Secretary of State branch office to apply, you'll need to complete the following:

• Pass a vision and health screening
• 24 hours of classroom instruction (including 6 hours behind the wheel instruction and 4 hours of observation time)
• Pass a Lincoln Park Michigan approved written test

Once you receive your Lincoln Park Michigan driver education Segment 1 Certificate of Completion, head on down to your local Lincoln Park Michigan Secretary of State branch office and present them with:

• your driver education certificate
• your parent, guardian, or designated licensed adult (who must have a letter of authorization from your parent or guardian).
• the required personal information documents

After all this, you'll receive your Lincoln Park Michigan level one Learner's License. Congratulations!  After you've had your Lincoln Park Michigan Learner's Permit for 6 months, you'll be ready for the next step in the Lincoln Park Michigan Graduated License Program.

In order to apply for your Lincoln Park Michigan intermediate driver's license, there are a few more requirements you'll have to obey before heading down to your local Lincoln Park Michigan Secretary of State Branch office:

• Present a Level 1 Learner's License and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence.
• Be at least 16 years old
• Pass a vision test
• Have possessed a Level 1 Learner's License for at least 6 months
• Must have successfully completed Segment 2 of an approved driver education program and present a Segment 2 Certificate of Completion
• 50 total hours of logged supervised driving
• Learn good driving habits. If you have any traffic violations, you'll have to wait 90 additional days before applying!

When you've completed these Lincoln Park Michigan teen driver requirements, you'll receive a certificate, which you'll take to your local Lincoln Park Michigan Secretary of State Branch office. Your parent or guardian must sign your Level 2 Intermediate License application to certify that you've completed the 50 required hours. Then, it's finally time to take the dreaded road exam. If you pass, then congratulations! You've just earned your Lincoln Park Michigan Intermediate driver's license!

We realize you've come a long way since you started the process, and you're no doubt anxious for full driving freedom. However, there are several restrictions you need to keep in mind regarding your Lincoln Park Michigan intermediate driver's license:

• No driving between 12AM and 5AM unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
• This exception doesn't apply if you're driving to/from your job

Once you've held your Lincoln Park Michigan Level 2 Intermediate Driver's License in good standing for 12 months, you can apply for your Lincoln Park Michigan Level 3 Driver's License, which is unrestricted.

Think you're ready to drive now? Hold on: any vehicle registered in Lincoln Park Michigan must be covered by liability insurance. If you are found to be driving without Lincoln Park Michigan mandatory liability insurance, your Lincoln Park Michigan Learner's Permit or Lincoln Park Michigan intermediate driver's license could be suspended and you could be fined.

The minimum coverage is:

• $20,000 per person for bodily injury
• $40,000 per accident for bodily injury
• $10,000 for property damage

As a newer Lincoln Park Michigan driver, your safety and well-being is our top priority. it's important for you to learn the Lincoln Park Michigan drunk driving, cell phone, and text messaging laws. Your first conviction of a Lincoln Park Michigan DUI (0.08) carries the following penalties:

• Jail sentence up to 93 days
• $1,000 Driver Responsibility Fee for 2 years
• License suspension up to 6 months
• 6 points on your license
• $100-$500 fine
• You also face possible community service up to 360 hours, Ignition Interlock, and Vehicle Immobilization

And of course, further Lincoln Park Michigan DUI convictions will result in increased jail time, community service, fines, and Lincoln Park Michigan license suspension or even Lincoln Park Michigan license revocation.

Because a distracted driver is a dangerous driver, you should always keep cell phone use to a minimum. As of right now, there is no state law prohibiting Lincoln Park Michigan teen drivers from using cell phones while driving. However, if you are a Lincoln Park Michigan teen driver living in Detroit, you may only use a hands-free device if on a cell phone while driving. The fine for violation of this law is $100.

You will need to enroll in a driver education program. You can find a comprehensive list of Lincoln Park Michigan approved driver education courses on the Lincoln Park Michigan Department of State website.