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GRAD Permissible Driving Hours

GRAD Permissible Driving Hours



GRAD TYPE Hours Permitted to Drive
Learner's Permit September - June
Sunday – Thursday – 6 am – 9 pm
Friday & Saturday – 6 am – 9 pm

July & August
Everyday – 6 am – 9 pm

 
Full license drivers between the ages of 17 – 18 years old *

September - June
Sunday - Thursday, 6 am – 10:59 pm
Friday & Saturday, 6 am – 11:59 pm

July & August
Everyday, 6 am – 11:59 pm

There are no driving hours or passenger restrictions for holders of Full License drivers once you turn 18 years old.
Provisional License*

September - June
Sunday - Thursday, 6 am – 10:59 pm
Friday & Saturday, 6 am – 11:59 pm

July & August
Everyday, 6 am – 11:59 pm

* You can operate a motor vehicle during GRAD restricted hours if you are driving to or from work, a school-sponsored activity, religious or an athletic event, or related training session in which you are a participant, sponsored by the District of Columbia, a civic organization, or another similar entity that takes responsibility for the minor, or if accompanied by the holder of a valid drivers license who is 21 years of age or older, wearing a seat belt, and occupying the passenger seat beside you.