Unfortunately, the regular Tennessee drivers handbook does not contain a list of all drivers license restrictions that can apply to a regular driving license. Teens must have 50 hours of behind the wheel driving experience (at least 10 hours of nighttime driving). You may have to request that your insurer provide this document to you. Section 1340-01-13-.20 - RESTRICTIONS (1) The Department shall, whenever good cause appears, impose restrictions suitable to the applicant's driving ability to assure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the applicant. 0000012840 00000 n Failure to do so will result in the interlock requirement being imposed after your license is reinstated. Proof of U.S. In order to obtain a release from the court or set up a payment plan for the fines/costs, you will need to contact the court. At 16 years old, permit holders can apply for an intermediate license. If you have never been licensed in Tennessee, you will be required to meet all requirements of a new resident in addition to all other requirements. KlI2=b67:;X*S+ After the Court issues an Order for a restricted license, a citizen has 10 days to take that order to a licensing center, along with proof of identity, SR-22 insurance, and an installed interlock device (if required). You may also wish to visit our websites to learn more about driving under the influence in Tennessee, or . P & S & H endorsements not allowed. If the person does not present the receipt or other documentation to the department prior to the expiration of the thirty-day period, then the department shall suspend the person's license. A person who operates a vehicle while on a restrained license (suspended, restricted, or revoked) will be subject to jail time, fines, and possible vehicle seizure. Drivers who held a valid Tennessee driver license or permit at the time of a suspension or revocation are required to surrender the license within 20 days. In order to obtain a Judgment Non-Renewal Letter, you will need to contact the court where the judgment was rendered. Find an approved Defensive Driving Course here. 0000040851 00000 n A driver's license suspension/revocation of 2 years. Drivers are now allowed the chance to re-establish a payment plan for their reinstatement fee, drivers will be able to obtain a valid driver license while having another chance to pay their reinstatement fees effective July 1, 2022. A general release is provided to you if you have fully satisfied the other party. Intermediate Restricted License Teens must be 16-years-old. In these cases, drivers may be penalized with a 1-year prison sentence with a mandatory jail stay of 150 days and fines of up to $15,000. The license suspension periods are the following: First offense: one year Second offense: two years 0000061478 00000 n No type restricted license can be issued for a Class A, Class B, or Class C type license or to operate a CMV. If you are no longer in possession of your driver license because it was lost or stolen, you may submit a statement explaining what happened to the license. Authority: T.C.A. 0000080147 00000 n No more than one passenger under the age of 21 years is allowed to be present in the vehicle, except for when there is a supervising driver present in the front seat or passengers are all members of driver's immediate family, traveling to /from school. of 0000001563 00000 n Under the program, the license applicant is required to go through a number of stages before a full license can be issued. You already receive all suggested Justia Opinion Summary Newsletters. 0000054040 00000 n For a 3rd offense of a DUI, you may face: 120 days to 11 months and 29 days in jail. T.C.A. 57-5-301), Drug Free Youth Act Offenses (Ages 13 17) T.C.A. Important information for drivers required to install an ignition interlock device (IID), DUI Pending Case (for use between arrest and conviction, dismissal, or acquittal), 18-20 Year Old Alcohol Beverage Violation, Driving Away from Pumps Without Paying for Fuel, Failure to Establish Financial Responsibility for an Accident Claim or Unsatisfied Judgment, Common Reasons for Denial of a Restricted Driver License, CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal. ORDER FOR RESTRICTED DRIVER LICENSE (MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE COURT OF JURISDICTION) IF YOU HELD A VALID/NON-EXPIRED DRIVER LICENSE ON THE DATE THIS ORDER WAS ISSUED, THE ORDER CAN BE USED AS A 10-DAY TEMPORARY RESTRICTED LICENSE. Additionally, per Tenn. Code Ann. However, the holder can't drive between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. unless: Only one passenger is permitted to travel with an intermediate license holder unless supervised by a licensed adult age 21 or older. The vehicle is not used for the purpose of transporting hazardous materials which are required by law to be placarded. 0000061936 00000 n Intermediate licensees are also permitted to transport siblings to and from school but must have written permission from a parent. Important The Owner/Operator Report is not a crash report. Anyone under the age of 18 who has dropped out of school before graduating, or who does not make "satisfactory progress" in school. To learn more about your driving options with a suspended license, check out our page on license suspension and revocation and contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. If a driver has failed to satisfy or failed to appear for a traffic citation, they are required to submit proof that the citation has been satisfied or is on a payment plan with the court. Driving while suspended, revoked, or canceled is a class B misdemeanor. Those still operating under a Tennessee drivers permit need to observe all of the Tennessee driving permit restrictions, which are as following: These restrictions come into effect right after you pass the Tennessee driver permit test and last until you receive either an intermediate or a full license. 0000009372 00000 n The nighttime driving restriction prohibits you from driving between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m., unless you are accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or another driver at least 21 years of age who has been designated by the parent or guardian. 246 Rockland Rd Suite 102 To obtain a Tennessee Driver License for the first time when an applicant is under the age of 18, proof of prior driving experience is required. Convicted motorists face fines of up to $2,500 and a maximum of 11 months and 29 days in jail. Motor vehicle crashes are the major cause of death for young people between the ages of 15 and 20. The parent must sign the application and certify that the teen completed 50 hours of supervised driving, including ten nighttime hours. Obtain an SR-22 insurance form. Driving on a suspended license is a criminal offense under Tennessee law, and it is very easy to get caught. Reinstatement Requirements for first violation: A driver who is convicted of Two Reckless Driving Violations which occurred in a 12 month period will have their driving privileges revoked for a period of one year. 0000002737 00000 n Anyone who has a learner permit must be accompanied by a licensed driver in the front seat who is 21 years or older at all times. this Section, Chapter 50 - Uniform Classified and Commercial Driver License Act. Reinstatement Requirements, if revocation effective prior to July 1st, 2019: A driver who is convicted of Driving after Convicted as Habitual Offender will have their driving privileges revoked for 1 year if the violation occurred prior to July 1st, 2019. Passengers. Minimum first year costs could exceed $1,000.00, If two (2) convictions of DUI in 5 years, Ignition Interlock Device required for 6 months after reinstatement at your expense, Drug and Alcohol Treatment may be required at the judge's discretion, License revocation for 2 years/Restricted License available, You will be ordered to attend an alcohol and drug treatment program, Ignition Interlock Device installed at your expense, Pay restitution to any person suffering personal injury or loss, License revocation for 6 years/Restricted license available, 1 Year (365) days of jail time with a minimum of 150 consecutive days served, License revocation for 8 years/Restricted license available, License revocation from 1 to 5 years according to number of prior offenses, Jail time 2 to 12 years according to range [40-35-112], No restricted driver license is available, Class D felony if child suffers serious injury [55-10-403] [40-35-112], Fatal crash caused by DUI with .08 BAC or more, License revocation for 3-10 years/NO restricted license available, If any of the following conditions are present: Two or more prior (a) DUI conviction, (b) Vehicular assault convictions or, (c) any combination, A BAC of .20 or greater at the time of the vehicular homicide has (1) one prior DUI or Vehicular Assault offense, $50 fee if filing of financial responsibility (SR-22) is required, $75 fee for failure to surrender driver license may be required, Required to apply for valid license & pay appropriate driver license fee, $3 certification fee if violation occurred in Tennessee, License suspension for 1 year or until person reaches age 17, whichever longer for 1st offense & may apply to court for early withdrawal of suspension after serving 90 days, License suspension of 2 years or until person reaches age 18, whichever longer for 2nd offense & may apply to court for early withdrawal of suspension after serving 1 year, Restricted license can be issued on 1st offense at court discretion, however, on 2nd offense must serve one year of suspension before eligible for restricted, License revocation for 1 year/No provision for restricted license. 55-50-301. 55-10-425, all drivers convicted of DUI violations occurring July 1st, 2016 or later will be restricted to operating only vehicles equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device for a minimum of three hundred and sixty-five (365) days upon reinstating the driving privilege. To move from the Intermediate Restricted to the Unrestricted License, you must be seventeen (17) years old and meet the following conditions: You may obtain a Class D regular driver's license when you are eighteen (18) years of age, or when you graduate from high school or receive a GED, whichever is sooner. You must be 16 years old and pass the driving skills test, also known as the road test. Solutions, http://www.tn.gov/assets/entities/safety/attachments/gdl50hrcertificate.pdf, Drivers To obtain a withdrawal, contact the court where you were convicted. Repeat offenders will have to wait until they are at least 18 years of age before applying for a drivers license. L - Vehicle without Air Brakes - Driver not permitted to drive with Air Brakes, 51 - Intrastate driving - Used for CDLs issued to a driver under 21 years of age. Tennessee has been a permitless carry state for handguns since 2021. You may not drive between the hours of 10 P.M. and 6 A.M. Driver and passengers must wear a safety belt. If you have a health condition that may prevent you from operating a regular vehicle or you simply cannot operate a certain type of vehicles (for example, a vehicle equipped with manual transmission), the Department of Safety may place a restriction onto your Tennessee drivers license to reflect these shortcomings. Below are options available to reissue your driver license after all reinstatement fees and documents have been received. Depending on several factors (such as your state's regulations, for starters), you might be eligible to drive during license suspension with a restricted driver's license. 0000046903 00000 n If you are a resident of another state, you may request a waiver of the Tennessee 365-day ignition interlock requirement. All passengers must wear seatbelts. If an unlicensed driver visits the center and is not accompanied by licensed driver, the individual will not be allowed to proceed with the test. Riders 14-16 years old may apply for a restricted license to be able to operate a motorized bicycle during daylight hours and within 7 miles from home. All passengers must wear seatbelts. Removal of the device is compliance-based. How to Obtain a Restricted Driver's License. Include full name, date of birth and driver license number with mailed documents.
