Another question about driving?

Question

So my cousin, she really wants to be able to give her friends rides to places, such as a volunteer hospital that is about five miles away from where we live. I've heard that if you have a written note from your parents or your school you are allowed to drive to certain places.

Is this true? And is it still valid with signatures from volunteer programs as well?

Also, she would like to know if it's for something like prom or prom shopping, could she get a parent's note from her and her friends that would allow her to give them rides?

Answer 1

No, none of the above are true. Hardship licenses are issued to people that had a license but it is suspended or revoked for some reason. They have a job, and must be able to get there, so they apply. Their employers must complete paperwork, etc. It is never set up so kids to get around having to get a valid license, and not for family problems either(mom doesn't have a license and I can't get around). As for the prom, rent a limo ask your parent or guardian to take you shopping.  

Answer 2

Does she have a drivers license?

Answer 3

This will depend on where you live because some state will allow this but only for to and from school and work and you will need a signed letter from the school or work as well as a signed letter from your parents but by herself only.....

Update.Example for New York....

If you hold a Junior License in the counties of Nassau or Suffolk, or a Limited Junior License in the upstate counties (except Westchester, Rockland and Putnam):  

You may drive alone between home and your employment, including farm work, if you carry the appropriate proof of employment.

Your employer should complete a Certificate of Employment (MV-58A), available from the DMV Internet Office, by request from a DMV Call Center, and at local motor vehicle offices.

In the upstate counties only, instead of an employment certificate, you may carry a letter from your employer.  The letter must be dated and signed by your employer, and must show the business name, address, and telephone number where you work.  It also must list your name, date of birth, license identification number, job description, and days, hours and location of employment.  The address and telephone number at which the employer may be contacted must be included for verification by a magistrate or police officer.

When driving alone between your home and a qualifying school course or approved work-study program, you must carry proof of enrollment.  

This must be a letter, dated and signed by an appropriate school or program official, on the school or program letterhead, and show the address and telephone number of the official for verification by a magistrate or police officer.

The letter also must include the date(s), hour(s) and location(s) of the school course or program activity, your name, date of birth, and license identification number.

Answer 4

no you need a driver accompaning you everywhere until you have a real license