A 3-minute lesson from the Arizona course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Teens with a graduated license face stepped penalties for traffic convictions — each one hits harder. And because you're a minor, an adult must sign your application and takes on legal responsibility for your driving.
If you get a citation you may be eligible for the Arizona Supreme Court's Defensive Driving Program — read the information that comes with your citation for your options.
Under 18 with a graduated license: traffic convictions
Under 18 with a graduated license: traffic convictions
If you are under 18, your permit or license application must be signed by at least one adult, who becomes responsible for any negligence or willful misconduct when you drive.
The person who signed for the minor, or the person responsible for the minor, may cancel the minor's license with a "Driver License/ID Cancellation Request" or a notarized letter to MVD.
Male applicants under 26 consent to Selective Service registration when applying for an original, renewal or reinstatement license or ID. For a duplicate, consent is optional.
If you're under 18, your Selective Service information is stored and sent automatically when you turn 18. Registering does not mean joining the military.
Maria, 16, has a graduated license. Her first ticket sends her to Traffic Survival School. A second conviction months later brings a 3-month suspension; a third would mean 6 months.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
What is the penalty for a SECOND conviction of a traffic violation for a driver under 18 with a graduated license?
Attend Traffic Survival School only
6-month suspension of driving privilege
Warning letter only
3-month suspension of driving privilege
Answer: 3-month suspension of driving privilege
A second conviction results in a 3-month suspension; the first requires Traffic Survival School and the third results in a 6-month suspension.