IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FIRST LICENSE
Congratulations on passing your driving exam! As a new driver, it is particularly important for you to remember that safety is rule No. 1 on Maine roads. For everyone's safety, new drivers must operate under special rules when they get their first license. This includes YOU. The first license issued to a new applicant under 21 years of age is provisional for 2 years, and 1 year for persons at least 21 years of age. If you violate traffic laws during your provisional period, your license will be suspended:
For 30 days on first offense;
For 60 days on second offense;
For 90 days on third offense;
Longer suspensions are possible depending on the particular violation.
A person under 18 years of age who has been issued a driver's license is prohibited from:
Operating a motor vehicle between the hours of 12am and 5am;
Carrying passengers other than immediate family members, unless accompanied by a licensed operator who has held a valid driver's license for the past 2 years, is at least 20 years of age, is occupying the seat beside the driver and is licensed to operate the class vehicle being operated by the licensee. Immediate family members, means, grandparent, partent, step-parent, spouse, child, brother, or sister;
Operating a motor vehicle while using a mobile telephone.
These restrictions are in effect for a period of 180 days from passing the road test. Violation of the conditions of these restrictions will result in a 180 day extension of the restrictions noted above, which may extend beyond the 18th birthday.
Bring your parent or guardian with you to get your picture license.
If you are younger than 18 years of age, please bring your parent or legal guardian with you to sign the forms necessary for you to obtain your permanent license.
A person who has signed a license application of a minor, may file with the Secertary of State, a notarized written request that the license be suspended.