SET 3E — Provisional Licenses, Points & Penalties

What restrictions apply to a provisional driver during the first 12 months?

They cannot drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. or transport passengers under 20 years old unless an allowed adult accompanies them.

How long does the nighttime restriction last?

The first 12 months after receiving the provisional license.

What are the restricted hours for a provisional driver?

11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Can a provisional driver transport a passenger under 20?

Only if a parent, guardian, or California-licensed driver at least 25 years old rides with them.

During what period can collisions or traffic violations cause DMV to restrict or suspend a minor's license?

During the first 12 months after obtaining the minor's license.

What can happen after one at-fault collision or traffic-violation conviction during that period?

DMV may take action against the provisional license.

What happens after two at-fault collisions, two traffic convictions, or one of each?

The minor cannot drive for 30 days unless accompanied by a licensed adult at least 25 years old.

What happens after three at-fault collisions, three traffic convictions, or a combination?

The license is suspended for 6 months and the driver is placed on 1 year of probation.

What happens if a 15-to-20-year-old is convicted of using alcohol or a controlled substance?

The court orders DMV to suspend the driving privilege for 1 year or delay eligibility to obtain a license.

Does turning 18 automatically erase existing provisional restrictions, suspensions, or probation?

No.

What can happen if you accumulate too many points on your driving record?

DMV may consider you a negligent driver and place you on probation, suspend, or revoke your driving privilege.

Does a driver have a right to a hearing when DMV takes action against their driving privilege?

Yes.

What happens to your driving privilege after a hit-and-run conviction?

DMV will revoke your driving privilege.

What happens after reckless driving that results in injury?

DMV will revoke your driving privilege.

How long do you have to request a DMV administrative hearing after being served notice?

10 days after being served, or 14 days from the date the notice was mailed.