New Rules for Teenage Drivers

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Longer waiting time and more pre-licensing driving hours required

 A new law goes into effect February 22nd for teenage drivers in New York.  Teens may obtain a learner's permit at age 16, but will now have to wait six months before scheduling a road test for a license.  The teen will also be required to have 50 hours of driving time verified by a parent or guardian. That's 30 hours more than the old law. And the 50 hours has to include 15 hours of nighttime driving.

Also, drivers with a junior license or junior permit will be allowed to have only one non-family member under 21 as a passenger, unless accompanied by an adult.