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Our Sponsor Offers Free Teen-Driver Insurance Quotes The State of Maine Graduated License SystemThe State of Maine passed a law in 2003 requiring a 3-step licensing system for teen drivers under the age of 18. The graduated license system reduces high-risk driving situations for new drivers while increasing parental involvement and supervision. Graduated licensing increases the education requirements for the novice driver and allows teen drivers to gain driving experience with risk reducing restrictions in place. The State of Maine Instruction PermitThe State of Maine instruction permit is available to teen drivers at the age of 15. The applicant must have completed a State of Maine approved driver education course. In addition the applicant must pass a vision screening test and a written knowledge test. Once the teen driver has received the instruction permit they must be accompanied by a licensed driver a minimum of 20 years old that has held a driver license for 2 consecutive years. If the applicant is 18 years of age or older the driver education requirement is not mandatory. All applicants must present 2 forms of identification and birth certificates are required for all applicants under the age of 23. The State of Maine Learner 's Permit (Under 21 Years of Age)If a person under the age of 21 is issued a permit they must hold it for 6 months prior to applying for a road test. Permit holders are not allowed to use a cellular phone while driving in the State of Maine . The State of Maine Learner 's Permit (21 Years of Age or Older)Permit holders that are 21 years of age or older do not have to wait 6 months before to applying for the road test. Permit holders are not allowed to use a cell phone while they are driving. State of Maine Intermediate License (Under the Age of 18)If you are under the age of 18 you will receive an Intermediate License. The intermediate license has the following restrictions: Cannot carry passengers that are not immediate family members unless accompanied by a licensed driver that is a minimum of 20 years of age and has held a driver license in good standing for the last 2 years. This license holder must occupy the seat next to the Intermediate license holder.Must not operate a motor vehicle from 12:00 AM – 5:00 AMMust not use a cellular phone while operating a motor vehicleMust hold the Intermediate License for 180 days before being issued an unrestricted license.If the Intermediate License holder is convicted of violating any of these restrictions the 180 day waiting period will start anew from the date of the infraction.
State of Maine Driver LicenseApplicants for a Maine Driver License must be a minimum of 16 years of age. Teen drivers under the age of 18 must have completed a State of Maine Approved driver education course. All applicants must pass a knowledge test, a road-test and a vision screening. Applicants under the age of 21 must complete a minimum of 35 hours of driving practice, 5 of the 35 hours of driving practice must be nighttime driving. The mandatory driving practice will have taken place after the teen driver has been issued an instruction permit. The new driver must be accompanied by a licensed driver that is a minimum of 20 years of age and has held a driver license in good standing for the last 2 years. The first time a license is issued to an applicant under the age of 21 is a provisional license for 2 years. If the license applicant is under 18 they receive an intermediate license, please read the intermediate license restrictions posted above. If the first time license applicant is at least 21 years of age their license will be provisional for 1 year. If the provisional license holder is convicted of a moving violation, their license will be suspended for 30 days for the first offense. Insurance Requirements in the State of MaineAll drivers in the State of Maine are required to carry minimum of liability insurance, uninsured motorist coverage and coverage for medical payments. You must have proof of insurance coverage when you register your vehicle. In addition when a driver is pulled over by a law enforcement official, the officer will require that the driver produce evidence of insurance. The minimum insurance requirements are listed below. $50,000 – Injury or Death of One Person$100,000 – Per Accident that results in the Death or Injury of more than One Person$25,000 – For Property Damage$2,000 – Mandatory Coverage for Medical PaymentsThese are the legal minimums; you may want to consult your insurance agent for their recommendation above and beyond what State Law requires. State of Maine Source Links for This InformationState of Maine Website - Getting a Permit in Maine State of Maine Website - The Graduated License in Maine State of Maine Website - Insurance Requirements in Maine Other Maine InformationState of Maine Cell Phone Driving Laws |
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