Delaware § 2712 Application for temporary instruction permits and Class D operator’s license for persons age 18 or older

Delaware Statutes

§ 2712 — Application for temporary instruction permits and Class D operator’s license for persons age 18 or older

Delaware·Title 21·Part Registration, Title and Licenses·Ch. 27 Driver’s License·Subch. General Provisions

(a)A Class D temporary instruction permit may be issued to a person age 18 years or older. A temporary permit shall entitle the applicant to drive during a 12-month period only when the applicant is accompanied by a licensed operator over the age of 21 who is actually occupying a seat beside the driver and there are no more than 2 other persons in the vehicle.

(b)If for any reason the applicant fails to pass the required examination during the 12-month period granted by the permit, the permit shall be void, and the fee paid therefor shall be forfeited.

(c)The applicant must successfully pass a written examination before being issued a temporary instruction permit, and pass a practical road skills examination before being issued a Class D operator’s license. Eye screening and medical e

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(a) A Class D temporary instruction permit may be issued to a person age 18 years or older. A temporary permit shall entitle the applicant to drive during a 12-month period only when the applicant is accompanied by a licensed operator over the age of 21 who is actually occupying a seat beside the driver and there are no more than 2 other persons in the vehicle.

(b) If for any reason the applicant fails to pass the required examination during the 12-month period granted by the permit, the permit shall be void, and the fee paid therefor shall be forfeited.

(c) The applicant must successfully pass a written examination before being issued a temporary instruction permit, and pass a practical road skills examination before being issued a Class D operator’s license. Eye screening and medical examinations will be administered in accordance with Division policies.

(d) It is unlawful for the holder of a Class D temporary instruction permit to operate a motor vehicle when the applicant is not accompanied by a licensed operator over the age of 21 years who is seated beside the driver or if there are more than 2 other persons in the vehicle. Failure to comply with subsection (a) of this section restrictions constitutes operating a motor vehicle without a license under § 2701(a) of this title.

(e) Applicants who are receiving special education services under an active Individualized Education Program may waive the provisions of this section and obtain a Class D operator’s license if the person meets the requirements of § 2710(d) of this title.

(f) An applicant is not required to pay a fee required by this section if the applicant is a child in the custody of the Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families or meets the requirements under § 9011A(g) of Title 29.

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Legislative History

36 Del. Laws, c. 10, § 58 ; Code 1935, § 5596; 45 Del. Laws, c. 283, § 1 ; 46 Del. Laws, c. 125 ; 21 Del. C. 1953, § 2710; 57 Del. Laws, c. 495, §§ 1, 2 ; 57 Del. Laws, c. 670, § 11B ; 60 Del. Laws, c. 626, § 1 ; 64 Del. Laws, c. 23, §§ 1-3 ; 67 Del. Laws, c. 346, § 1 ; 67 Del. Laws, c. 429, § 4 ; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1 ; 71 Del. Laws, c. 282, § 5 ; 78 Del. Laws, c. 8, §§ 9-11 ; 80 Del. Laws, c. 193, § 6 ; 83 Del. Laws, c. 453, §§ 5, 11 ; 84 Del. Laws, c. 78, § 1 ; 84 Del. Laws, c. 345, § 1