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Our Sponsor Offers Free Teen-Driver Insurance Quotes Teen Driving in the State of Mississippi2009 Updates - Senate Bill 2280 was signed by the Governor of Mississippi on April 6th, 2009. The new bill makes several changes to the teen drving laws in the State of Mississippi. To read the entire bill, please go to the State of Mississippi Website and Read SENATE BILL 2280. State of Mississippi Learner 's PermitYou must be a minimum of 14 ½ years of age to be eligible for a permit in The State of Mississippi. Teen applicants 14 ½ years old must show proof of enrollment in an approved driver education program. The learner permit for 14 ½ year olds may only be used while taking instruction in a driver education training vehicle with the instructor present in the vehicle. When a teen driver that holds a 14 ½ year old permit turns 15, they must apply for a 15 year old learner's permit. After meeting all of the eligibility requirements, the teen driver will receive the 15 year old learner permit. Drivers Holding An Intermediate License or Temporary Learning or Driving Permit are prohibited From Sending or Receiving Written Messages While Driving. Teen Driver Permit Applicants Must Complete the Following:Certification of School Attendance Signed Within 30 Days of ApplicationA Social Security Card or Printout from the Social Security Administration OfficeA Completed Application Signed by Parents or Legal GuardianA Certified Copy of Birth CertificatePass a Written TestPass a Vision ScreeningPay the Required FeeState of Mississippi Intermediate LicenseApplicants for a State of Mississippi Intermediate License must hold a learner permit for a minimum of 1 Year prior to application. Teen drivers must meet all of the requirements listed above for the Learner Permit and pass a driving skills test to qualify for the Intermediate License. Once the Intermediate license has been issued, the holder of the license may drive unsupervised between 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM. Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and drive unsupervised driving any time for a person traveling directly to or from work. If the teen driver wishes to drive outside of these hours, they must be supervised by a parent, legal guardian or a licensed adult that is a minimum of 21 years of age. Drivers Holding An Intermediate License or Temporary Learning or Driving Permit are prohibited From Sending or Receiving Written Messages While Driving. The licensed adult must occupy the seat next to the intermediate license holder.
State of Mississippi Regular Class “R” Driver LicenseYou must be a minimum of 15 years and 6 months old and held a learner permit for at least 6 months to be eligible for the Regular Class “R” Driver License. Applicants must provide the information listed below. Certification of School Attendance Signed Within 30 Days of Application (If Under 18)A Social Security Card or Printout from the Social Security Administration OfficeA Certified Copy of Birth CertificateA Completed Application (Signed by Parents or Legal Guardian if Under 18)Pass a Driving Skills Test (Waived if over 18 and held out of state license for 6 months)Provide Proof of Residence in MississippiPay the Required FeeAutomobile Insurance Requirements in MississippiAll vehicles on the roads of Mississippi must be covered by minimum financial responsibility requirements. The numbers listed below are the minimum requirements; please check with your insurance agent on how much insurance you should carry above and beyond the State of Mississippi minimum requirements. $25,000 - Per Person For a Single Accident
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