New law makes it easier for teens to get NC driver’s license

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — A brand new driving legislation goes into impact throughout North Carolina making modifications to how lengthy youngsters are required to have their learner’s allow earlier than making use of for a restricted provisional driver’s license.

A invoice that Governor Cooper declined to signal, citing security issues, went into impact formally on Saturday, however Monday is the primary day DMV areas have been open because the invoice turned legislation.

The invoice, Senate Invoice 157, cuts down on the period of time teen drivers need to have a learner’s allow earlier than making use of for his or her stage 2 license .

Underneath the brand new legislation, North Carolina drivers who’ve had their allow for a minimum of six months and have 60 hours of driving time will be capable to apply for his or her stage 2 license, which permits unsupervised driving from 5 a.m. – 9 p.m. with another restrictions.

Starting in 2024 the time driver’s will need to have their stage 1 allow will enhance to 9 months.

NCDOT is warning that DMV workplaces might be extraordinarily busy as the brand new legislation takes impact only a week after the DMV started limiting hours for appointments.