2008 Changes to S.C. Law Concerning Teenage Drivers?

Question

I have been told on a couple of occasions that South Carolina beginning Jan. 1st, 2008 will be changing the law for beginner's permits and raising the age from 15 to 16 for the permit. Does anyone know about this at all? I have searched and searched and found no answers. Thanks!

Answer 1

I could not find any change in the age for beginner's permits on the DMV website.  

So, the age is still 15.

A regular passenger vehicle beginner's permit allows you to practice driving a vehicle while you are accompanied by an experienced licensed driver.

To get it:

* You must be at least 15 years old.

* You must bring your birth certificate, social security card, proof of residency and insurance information.

* If you are under 18 years of age, you must bring your parent or legal guardian with you to sign your application.

* You must pass the vision and knowledge tests.

Restrictions:

* You may drive from 6 a.m. to midnight if a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and has at least one year of driving experience accompanies you in the front seat.

* From midnight to 6 a.m., you may drive if a licensed parent or guardian accompanies you in the front seat.

* You must have your beginner's permit for 180 days before you can apply for a driver's license.

* If you are under 18 years of age, you must practice driving with your licensed parent or legal guardian for at least 40 hours, including 10 hours during darkness, before you can apply for your driver's license.

Answer 2

ITS BEST IF YOU CONTACT YOUR LOCAL (DMV) DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES OFFICE, THEY WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER ANY AND ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU WILL BE GETTING THE CORRECT ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION.

South Carolina

Department of Motor Vehicles

Driver Licensing & Title/Registration: [phone]

http://www.scdmvonline.com/DMVNew/defaul...