North Carolina Driver Handbook PDF

N D O R R IV T E H R C H A A R N O D L B IN O O A K ...

N D O R R IV T E H R C H A A R N O D L B IN O O A K  1 Dear North Carolina Driver: Earning your North Carolina driver license can help you travel to places of uncommon beauty and diversity across our state. It also comes with the added responsibility of following the rules of the road to protect your fellow travelers. You’ll be joining 7.5 million licensed drivers throughout the state. When you are behind the wheel, we count on you to drive safely and be mindful of other road users. We all have a responsibility to drive carefully. By doing so, you can help reduce the 273,000 crashes and more than 1,700 fatalities on our highways each year. This handbook was written to help prepare you for your driver license examination and to reinforce safe and defensive driving techniques. You can find the locations of North Carolina driver license offices and other helpful information on our website at MyNCDMV.gov. Remember, always drive safely and obey the rules of the road. With your help, we can keep North Carolina’s roadways safe. Sincerely, Roy Cooper Governor J. R. “Joey” Hopkins Secretary of Transportation Wayne Goodwin DMV Commissioner 2 3 DMVdirectAccess automated information by telephone DMVdirectAccess is a convenient way to obtain information about driver licenses and vehicle registration from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Dial 919-715-7000 from a touch-tone telephone, and access information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. DMVdirectAccess gives you the facts about: Driver licenses, learner permits, motorcycle license endorsements, commercial driver licenses (CDLs) and special identification cards; Personalized information you should know about points against your driver license, your driving record and the status of your driver license; Medical and vision forms, exam cycles, records and hearings; Vehicle registration, duplicate titles, lost or stolen license plates, personalized and vanity license plates and handicapped placards; and Liability insurance and more. DMVdirectAccess also includes information about driver license and vehicle registration taxes and fees. By entering your zip code, the system can give you the location of a driver license or vehicle registration office in your area. DMV Information 919-715-7000 Other DMV Telephone Listings: Traffic Records Section............................. 919-615-6131 International Registration Plan (IRP) Section............ 919-615-6700 Tag and Tax Together.............................. 919-814-1779 Save time, go online! MyNCDMV.gov Available Online Services: Pay Vehicle Property Taxes Renew Driver License Renew Vehicle Registration Estimate Vehicle Property Taxes Order Duplicate Registration Card Order Driving Records Order Personalized Plates View Your MyDMV Account Sign up for Email Notifications Pay Insurance Lapse Penalties Renew Commercial Carrier Registration 4 5 DMV on the Web MyNCDMV.gov Transportation Alternatives The NCDMV website focuses on providing North Carolina’s motorists with For many North Carolinians, operating a vehicle may be too costly, timely and accurate information regarding NCDMV services and issues. inconvenient or dangerous. The North Carolina Department of Transportation The site answers your most frequently asked questions and includes up-to- wants you to know there are many transportation alternatives to driving. In our date directories of all DMV offices statewide. You will also find news about society, we often overlook our options to walk, ride a bicycle, carpool and use new legislation and other requirements affecting North Carolina motorists. public transportation. Publications and forms are also available online. Public transportation could be your best alternative to driving. Some form Duplicate Driver License/Duplicate of public transportation is available in most areas of the state. In the larger metropolitan areas, there are bus systems that operate on regular routes. Smaller Identification Card on the Web rural areas may provide coordinated van services for citizens. In either case, A duplicate driver license/duplicate identification card may be requested online public transportation is available and equipped to accommodate persons at MyNCDMV.gov, provided that DMV has your last image on file and a valid with disabilities. social security number or a document issued by the United States government indicating legal presence. A duplicate driver license/identification card may be To learn more about public transportation options in your area, call: requested for the following reasons: N.C. Department of Transportation Public Transportation Division 919-707-4670. To replace a lost or stolen license/identification card; To change a residence and/or mailing address; or To replace a license/identification card that is defaced or damaged. A fee of $16.75 is charged and may be paid with any credit or debit card. A duplicate license/identification card with the most recent photo available in our computer system will be mailed to the customer. Online Renewal The online driver license process is available to drivers every other time they renew their license, which is allowed up to six months before its expiration date. It is a process that should take just a few minutes. Simply go to MyNCDMV.gov and click the Renewal link under Driver Licenses. Drivers must verify their identity, confirm they live at the address on the license, and have no vision problems that would hinder their driving skills, and that all the statements being given are truthful. They also must have their current driver license number to complete the online form and a major credit card or debit card to pay for the renewal. The new license will be mailed in 7-14 business days, and will be valid for 5 or 8 years, depending on the driver’s age. Customers cannot use the online system to obtain first time licenses or ID cards. This also applies to first time REAL ID issuances. Online service is also not available if a driver has a restriction other than corrective lenses on their license, is in the medical review program, is trying to renew a commercial driver license or a state ID card, or has an expired suspended or revoked license. Those customers must still complete those processes at a DMV license office. 6 Table of Contents Table of Contents 7 Chapter 1 — Your License 8 General Driving............................................................................................................44 The Driver and Pedestrian, Protecting Motorcyclists from Unsafe Movements, Office Hours.....................................................................................................................8 School Buses, Emergency and Law Enforcement Vehicles, What Motorists Should Do Learner Permit.................................................................................................................8 When Stopped By Law Enforcement, Safe Driving Around Farm Equipment, Motorcycle Learner Permit........................................................................................8 Funeral Processions Test Requirements for an Original Driver License..........................................9 Basic Driving Skills and Rules.............................................................................50 Vision, Traffic Signs, Knowledge Test, Driving Skills, Health Requirements, Driving on Your Side of the Road, Adjusting Your Speed to Driving Conditions, Skills observed and graded during the on-the-road driving test, Three-Point Rounding a Curve, Turning, Following, Changing Lanes, Passing, Backing, Turnabout Parking, Special Driving Situations, Single Point Interchange, Traffic Circles and Types of Licenses, Permits and Restrictions..................................................10 Roundabouts,Vehicle Equipment Regular Licenses, Commercial Licenses, Endorsements, Graduated Licensing— Defensive Driving........................................................................................................66 Licensing for Drivers 15–18, The Provisional Licensee, Scanning, Communicating, Hand Signals Thinking of Dropping Out?, Lose Control/Lose Your License, Restrictions Hazardous Driving......................................................................................................68 Required Documents..................................................................................................15 Work Zones, Night Driving, Sun Glare, Rain, Hydroplaning, Driving in Flood Applicants under Age 18 Applying for a Driver License or Learner Permit, Conditions, Fog, Snow and Ice Proof of Identity and Age, Social Security Number Requirement, Proof of Residency Emergencies.................................................................................................................. 72 in North Carolina, Proof of Legal Presence in the U.S., Deferred Action for Brake Failure, Wet Brakes, Gas Pedal Sticks, Blowouts, Breakdowns, Unusual Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Proof of Insurance, No Fee ID Cards Emergencies, Skids Liability Insurance Requirement...........................................................................21 Crashes............................................................................................................................ 74 North Carolina's REAL ID........................................................................................ 22 Chapter 5 — Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings 76 Moving to North Carolina....................................................................................... 23 North Carolina's Driver License and Identification Card......................... 23 Traffic Signals.............................................................................................................. 76 Renewal and Duplicate Licenses......................................................................... 24 Flashing Signals, Left-Turn Traffic Signal Heads, Ramp Meter Traffic Signals, Renewal, Renewal By Mail (Temporary License), Military, Veterans, Duration and Hybrid Beacons Renewal of License, Duplicate, Address Changes, Name Changes Traffic Signs.................................................................................................................. 79 Identification Cards................................................................................................... 27 Regulatory, Warning, Guide/Informational Schedule of Fees........................................................................................................ 27 Pavement Markings....................................................................................................84 Other Services............................................................................................................. 28 Traffic Officers.............................................................................................................84 Voter Registration Application, Organ Donor Program, Selective Service System Chapter 6 — Sharing the Road 85 Registration, Requirements for Sex Offender Registration Program Bicycles........................................................................................................................... 85 Chapter 2 — Alcohol and the Law 29 Pass with Care, Go with the Flow, Be Visible Driving While Impaired............................................................................................. 29 You as a Pedestrian................................................................................................... 87 DWI Laws, Blood Alcohol Concentration Restrictions Trucks and Other Vehicles..................................................................................... 87 Alcohol and the Young Driver.............................................................................30 No-Zones Recreational Vehicles and Trailers.....................................................................88 Chapter 3 — Your Driving Privilege 32 Motorcycles and Mopeds........................................................................................88 Points............................................................................................................................... 32 Keeping the Road Litter-Free.................................................................................91 Driver License Points, Insurance Points Adopt-A-Highway Program Suspensions..................................................................................................................34 Out-of-State Conviction, Failure to Appear and/or to Pay a Fine, Chapter 7 — How DMV Serves You 92 Provisional Licensee (under age 18) Driver Records.............................................................................................................. 92 Driver License Restoration..................................................................................... 37 Fees Chapter 4 — Your Driving 38 Vehicle Registration...................................................................................................93 Insurance and Financial Responsibility, Vehicle Registration Renewal, Driver Safety.................................................................................................................38 Transfer of a Motor Vehicle, Transfer of License Plates, Replacement of Lost Title Driver Condition, Drowsy Driving, Distracted Driving, or Registration Card Protecting Yourself and Your Passengers........................................................41 Tag & Tax Together.....................................................................................................96 Seat Belts, Child Safety, Child Seats, Booster Seats and Seat Belts for Children, How do I pay? Children and Air Bags, Child Safety Points, Adult Safety Points, North Carolina Vehicle Emissions & Safety Inspection............................................................ 97 Motorcycle Safety Helmet Law, Law on Transporting Children in the Back of a Exemptions, Window Tinting Pick-up Truck, Weather Risk 8 Chapter 1 — Your License Chapter 1 — Your License 9 Chapter 1 The motorcycle learner permit is valid for 12 months and may be renewed for one additional six-month period. Your License Required testing includes vision, traffic signs, and the motorcycle knowledge test. Driving is a legal privilege and responsibility. It is against the law to drive a Each driver license test must be passed separately. Applicants for a CDL Class motor vehicle on streets and highways without a valid driver license. It is also A, B or C license should study the required chapters of the CDL Handbook. illegal to sit in the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle while the engine is running or Applicants for a motorcycle endorsement or motorcycle learner permit should to steer a motor vehicle while it is being pushed or towed by another vehicle if study the Motorcycle Handbook. The CDL Handbook is available from the Federal you do not have a valid driver license. Motor Carrier Safety Administration. You may also obtain the CDL, Regular and Motorcycle handbooks on the DMV website and at the local driver license offices. Office Hours Visit the DMV website at MyNCDMV.gov. Driver license examiners throughout the state are trained to test fairly and to give prompt and courteous service. Most offices offer services from 8:00 a.m. Test Requirements to 5:00 p.m. In larger cities and towns, the offices are open Monday through Friday, and some are open Saturday mornings. Offices in smaller towns may for an Original Driver License only be open for certain days each week. Appointments for driver license Vision examinations can be made online at skiptheline.ncdot.gov. For an up to date Whether you are applying for a learner permit, an original license or a renewal list of office hours and locations, please visit MyNCDMV.gov. license in person, your vision must be checked to see that you meet certain standards. If you need corrective lenses to bring your vision up to the required For an original driver license of any type, you standards, you must wear the lenses at all times while driving and your license will may be tested on: indicate a restriction that you must wear corrective lenses. The penalty for driving Vision; Traffic signs; and without the proper corrective lenses is the same as driving without a license. Knowledge of motor vehicle laws; Driving skill (on-road test). Traffic Signs Learner Permit All the information on the traffic signs test is in this handbook. To pass the signs test, you must identify the traffic signs by color and shape and explain Learner permits are available to persons age 18 and older. what each means. A learner permit authorizes the permit holder to drive a specified type or class of motor vehicle while in possession of the permit. Knowledge Test The permit holder must, while operating a motor vehicle over the highways, The knowledge test is about traffic laws and safe driving practices. Audio tests be accompanied by a person who is licensed to operate the motor vehicle are available, upon request, for those who have difficulty reading. being driven and is seated beside the permit holder. Required testing includes vision, traffic signs, and knowledge of Driving Skills motor vehicle laws. The driving test is an on-the-road demonstration of your driving ability. You must perform this test after you have passed all the other tests. The first time you apply Motorcycle Learner Permit for a license, you must take the driving test. You might also have to take it to renew your license. It is not required for a learner permit. If an applicant is at least 16 years old but less than 18 years old, the applicant must possess a full provisional license issued by the division. Parent or During the on-the-road test, you will be given an opportunity to perform basic guardian’s signature is required. driving patterns and to show your ability to drive safely with traffic. If an applicant is 18 years old or older, the applicant must possess a license issued by the division. Health Requirements The motorcycle learner permit authorizes a person to operate a motorcycle Individuals may not be licensed if they suffer from a mental or physical without passengers. condition that might keep them from driving safely. A person with a disability may be issued a restricted license provided the condition does not keep them If an applicant is less than 18 years old, the applicant must successfully from driving safely. complete the Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course or the North Carolina Motorcycle Safety Education Program Basic Rider Course.  TABLE OF CONTENTS  TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 Chapter 1 — Your License Chapter 1 — Your License 11 Skills observed and graded during the Commercial Driver License (CDL) on-the-road driving test: TIP A CDL is required for drivers, paid or volunteer, who drive the following types Approaches to intersections, stop signs and traffic signals; Three-Point of vehicles that are designed or used to transport passengers or property: Turnabout Quick stops — stopping as quickly and safely as possible (1) Start from Class A Motor Vehicle: A vehicle that has a combined GVWR of at least when told to do so; the extreme right 26,001 pounds and includes as part of the combination a towed unit that has a side of the road. GVWR of at least 10,001 pounds. Backing; Look for other Stopping, starting and parking; traffic and if clear, Class B Motor Vehicle: give a left signal Use of the clutch (in vehicles with standard transmissions); and proceed A single motor vehicle that has a GVWR of at least 26,001 pounds. forward slowly A combination of motor vehicles that includes as part of the combination a Turn signals and use of the horn; while turning the Turning; steering wheel towing unit that has a GVWR of at least 26,001 pounds and a towed unit to the left. Stop that has a GVWR of less than 10,001 pounds. Use of lanes; within several Following another vehicle; inches of the left Class C Motor Vehicle: A single or combination of motor vehicles not curb or edge of the included in Class A or B but meets any of the following descriptions: Passing and being passed; street. Yielding the right of way to pedestrians and other vehicles; (2) Then proceed Is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; and backward slowly Driving posture; and while turning the Is transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placarded. steering wheel to You do not need a CDL to drive recreational vehicles, military equipment, Three-point turnabout. the right. Stop within several fire and/or emergency equipment or certain farm vehicles. However, a regular Applicants for an original driver license must take the on-the- inches of the right license of the appropriate class is required at all times. road driving test; however, there are some cases when the curb or edge of the on-the-road test may not be required. street. A volunteer member of a fire department, rescue or emergency service (EMS) in (3) Proceed the performance of duty may operate a Class A, B or C fire-fighting, rescue or forward slowly Types of Licenses, Permits while turning the steering wheel EMS vehicle, or combination of these vehicles while holding either a “Regular” A, B or C License. and Restrictions to the left. This should complete A special CDL endorsement is required to haul hazardous materials, transport North Carolina has a regular driver license and a your turnabout. passengers, drive school buses and school activity buses, pull double trailers or commercial driver license (CDL). The type of vehicle you drive tank vehicles. Additional information is in the CDL Handbook. will operate determines the class of driver license you must have and the type vehicle in which you must take the driving skills test. The driving skills test Endorsements must be performed in a vehicle representative of the class license desired. Motorcycle Regular Licenses A person must have a regular or commercial license with a motorcycle endorsement or a motorcycle learner permit before being entitled to operate a Class A: Required to operate a combination of vehicles that is exempt from motorcycle on public roads. CDL requirements when the towed unit has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 10,001 pounds or more. School Bus/School Activity Bus Class B: Required to operate any single vehicle that is exempt from CDL The driver of a school bus must be at least 18 years of age, have at least six requirements with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, and any such vehicle months driving experience and hold either a Class B or Class C CDL with towing a vehicle with a GVWR not in excess of 10,000 pounds. an “S” (school bus) and a “P” (passenger) endorsement along with a School Bus Driver’s Certificate. To obtain a School Bus Driver’s Certificate, a person Class C: Required to operate any noncommercial single vehicle with a must be specially trained and pass an examination administered by a Driver GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds; and a vehicle towing a vehicle which has Education Program Specialist which demonstrates the fitness and competency a combined GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds operated by a driver 18 years required to operate the bus. The requirements for a driver of a public school old or older. Most drivers need only a Regular Class C license to operate activity bus are the same. The requirements for the driver of a school activity personal automobiles and small trucks. bus are the same except a School Bus Driver’s Certificate is not required. NOTE: Pursuant to G.S. 20-37.14A, the Division shall not issue or renew a commercial driver license reflecting a “P” or “S” endorsement to anyone required to register under sex offender and public protection registration programs.  TABLE OF CONTENTS  TABLE OF CONTENTS 12 Chapter 1 — Your License Chapter 1 — Your License 13 Graduated Licensing—Licensing for Drivers 15–18 Level Two Limited Provisional License Limited Learner Permit Drivers must be at least 16 years old, but less than 18. If you are at least 15 years of age and have completed an approved driver You may drive without supervision from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. and at any education course that meets North Carolina requirements and can present a time when driving directly to or from work or any volunteer fire, rescue or Driving Eligibility Certificate (issued by the public school system), or a high emergency medical service, if you are a member. school diploma or its equivalent, you may apply for a Level One Limited You must hold this license at least six months prior to applying for a Full Learner Permit to operate vehicles requiring a Class C License. Provisional License. You must be at least 15 years old but less than 18 years old and reside in You will be given a Driving Log to be completed detailing a minimum of North Carolina. 12 hours of operation. At least six hours must occur during nighttime hours. You must present a certificate showing you have passed an approved driver Daytime or daylight driving can be performed from sunrise to sunset and education course consisting of at least 30 hours classroom instruction and six as long as daylight exists. Nighttime or night driving can be performed after hours behind-the wheel instruction that meets North Carolina requirements sunset and within the hours that sunlight or daylight does not exist. The log before you can take the test for a learner permit. must be signed by the supervising driver and submitted to the Division at the time of application for the Full Provisional License. You must pass written, sign and vision tests. All passengers must be restrained by seat belt or child safety seat. During the first six months, a level one permit authorizes you to drive between the hours of 5 a.m. and 9 p.m., while accompanied by your Supervising driver must be seated beside the driver. supervising driver. When driving unsupervised, there may be one passenger that is under 21 that Six months from level one issuance, you are eligible to drive anytime with a is not a member of the same household as the driver if they are being driven supervising driver. directly to or from school. Additionally, there may be one passenger under 21 in the vehicle that is a member of the same household as the driver. You must hold this permit for nine months prior to applying for a Limited Provisional License. You are not permitted to use a cell phone or other additional technology associated with a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle on a public street You will be given a Driving Log to be completed detailing a minimum of or highway or public vehicular area. Exception: You can use it to call the 60 hours of operation. Daytime or daylight driving can be performed from following regarding an emergency situation: an emergency response operator; sunrise to sunset and as long as daylight exists. Nighttime or night driving a hospital, physician’s office, or a health clinic; a public or privately owned can be performed after sunset and within the hours that sunlight or daylight ambulance company or service; a fire department; a law enforcement agency; does not exist. your parent, legal guardian or spouse. All passengers must be restrained by seat belt or child safety seat. NOTE: Before graduating to level three, you must have no convictions of motor No one except the driver and the supervising driver are allowed in the front seat. vehicle moving violations, seat belt or cell phone infractions within the preceding You are not permitted to use a cell phone or other additional technology six months. associated with a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle on a public street SUPERVISING DRIVER: A supervising driver must be a parent, grandparent or or highway or public vehicular area. Exception: You can use it to call the guardian of the permit/license holder, or a responsible person approved by the parent following regarding an emergency situation: an emergency response operator; or guardian. A supervising driver must hold a valid driver license and must have a hospital, physician’s office or a health clinic; a public or privately owned been licensed for at least five years. ambulance company or service; a fire department; a law enforcement agency; your parent, legal guardian or spouse. Level Three Full Provisional License The restrictions on level one and level two concerning time of NOTE: Before graduating to level two, you must have no convictions of motor driving, supervision and passenger limitations do not apply to a vehicle moving violations, seat belt or cell phone infractions within the preceding Full Provisional License. six months. If you are under the age of 18, you are not permitted to use a cell phone or SUPERVISING DRIVER: A supervising driver must be a parent, grandparent other additional technology associated with a cell phone while operating a or guardian of the permit/license holder, or a responsible person approved by the motor vehicle on a public street or highway or public vehicular area. Exception: parent or guardian. A supervising driver must hold a valid driver license and must You can use it to call the following regarding an emergency situation: an have been licensed for at least five years. emergency response operator; a hospital, physician’s office, or a health clinic; a public or privately owned ambulance company or service; a fire department; or a law enforcement agency; your parent, legal guardian or spouse.  TABLE OF CONTENTS  TABLE OF CONTENTS 14 Chapter 1 — Your License Chapter 1 — Your License 15 New Residents Between the Ages of 15 and 18 Years Lose Control/Lose Your License If you are a new resident moving into North Carolina and are 15 but less than 18 A loss of license will occur if a student receives a suspension for more than 10 years old and have a learner permit, a restricted license or an unrestricted license, consecutive days or receives an assignment to an alternative educational setting you should contact your local driver license office to determine which type of due to disciplinary action for more than 10 consecutive days. This suspension license or learner permit you are eligible to apply for. remains in effect for 12 months or until a Driving Eligibility Certificate is obtained. The Provisional Licensee Drivers under age 18 are provisional licensees. Because these drivers have a much Restrictions higher crash rate, special laws apply to them. If you are a driver under age 18: For safety reasons, a driver license may be limited or restricted. Examples: You must present a certificate showing you have passed an approved driver A driver may only be permitted to operate a motor vehicle while wearing education course consisting of at least 30 hours classroom instruction and six corrective lenses. hours behind-the-wheel instruction that meets North Carolina requirements A driver who passes the license examination may be issued a driver license before you can take the test for a learner permit or license. restricted to using equipment necessary to safely operate the motor vehicle. The DMV reviews your driving record more closely and may contact you if If your license is restricted, you must only drive within the limits of the you have certain types of traffic convictions or crashes. restriction; otherwise you are considered to be driving without a license. It is unlawful for a provisional licensee to drive a motor vehicle after or while consuming any amount of alcohol or drugs — a conviction of such a violation will result in a one-year license revocation. Required Documents A parent or legal guardian must sign for a minor. The Division of Motor Vehicles may copy the documents presented or hold the documents for a brief period of time to verify authenticity. Any document You are not permitted to use a cellphone. reflecting alteration will not be accepted. You are not permitted to operate a vehicle while manually entering multiple letters or text as a means of communicating or read any electronic mail or Requirements are based on North Carolina General Statutes 20-7 and 20-11 text message. and 6 CFR Part 37 of the Federal Register. Every person occupying a vehicle in motion must have a safety belt properly If you are applying for a driver license, a learner’s permit or an ID card for the fastened when the vehicle is in motion. first time in North Carolina, you will need to provide proof of your full name and date of birth, your NC residence address, proof of your Social Security Thinking Of Dropping Out? number (SSN) or documentation indicating your legal presence in the U.S. Driver license applicants less than 18 years old must have a Driving Eligibility You will need to provide proof of vehicle liability insurance when applying for a Certificate, high school diploma or its equivalent to be eligible for a North driver license. Carolina driving permit or license. The Driving Eligibility Certificate must be A North Carolina driver license, learner permit or ID card that includes the signed by the applicant’s school administrator who certifies that the applicant is notation “Not for Federal Identification” is a valid state-issued driver license, currently enrolled in school and making progress toward a high school diploma; learner’s permit, or ID card. or that substantial hardship would be placed on the applicant or the applicant’s Beginning May 7, 2025, a driver license, learner permit or ID Card with family if they do not receive a driver license. The steps in graduated licensing “Not for Federal Identification” means you will need to provide additional must still be followed even if the Driving Eligibility Certificate is issued due to documentation to fly on a commercial airline and enter any federal facility, hardship conditions. North Carolina does not issue a hardship driving permit military base and nuclear power plant that requires identification. You or license. must contact the facility that you are visiting to determine what additional DMV must revoke the driver license of any person under age 18 when it receives identification is required. notice from the proper school authority that the person is no longer eligible for a Driving Eligibility Certificate. This revocation remains in effect until Applicants under Age 18 Applying for a Driver License the person’s 18th birthday unless a Driving Eligibility Certificate, high school or Learner Permit: diploma or GED Certificate is obtained. If you are under age 18, you must provide either a Driving Eligibility Certificate, proof of graduation from high school, or submit a GED. You must also provide proof of completion of a driver education course which consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours behind wheel instruction.  TABLE OF CONTENTS  TABLE OF CONTENTS 16 Chapter 1 — Your License Chapter 1 — Your License 17 Table (1) – PROOF OF IDENTITY AND DATE OF BIRTH DOCUMENT DETAILS REQUIREMENTS: You must provide proof of your identity 12. NC school transcript/registration Card received will be noted “Not for and date of birth from the list of documents below. signed by a school official, or Federal Identification” DOCUMENT DETAILS diploma or GED from an NC Driver Education Certificates, Driver 1. Valid, unexpired United States school, community college or Eligibility Certificates and report passport NC university cards are not accepted as proof of identification. 2. Certified copy of a birth certificate Certified copy filed with a State Office of Vital No photocopies unless 13. Valid unexpired US military ID, Card received will be noted “Not for Statistics or equivalent agency in certified by Issuing agency including DD-2, DD-214, OR Federal Identification” the individual’s state of birth US military Dependents Card, US Other than DD-214, documents No laminated copies or plastic replicas Veteran Universal Access Card submitted as a form of identification 3. Consular Report of Birth Abroad Form FS-240, DS-1350, or FS-545 must be valid and unexpired (CRBA) issued by the United States Department of State 14. Certified document from a Card received will be noted “Not for Register of Deeds or government Federal Identification” 4. Valid, unexpired Permanent Form I-551 agency in the US, Puerto Rico, Marriage certificate, divorce decree, Resident Card issued by DHS US territories or Canada court documents of name change or USCIS 15. Limited Driving Privilege issued Card received will be noted “Not for 5. Unexpired employment Form I-766 or Form I-668B by a NC court Federal Identification” authorization document (EAD) issued by DHS Cannot be expired for more than 1 year 6. Unexpired foreign passport with a valid, unexpired U.S. visa affixed 16. Valid, unexpired documents issued Card received will be noted “Not for accompanied by the approved by DHS/USCIS Federal Identification” I-94 form documenting the Unexpired immigration document applicant’s most recent admittance may be valid if accompanied by a into the United States. letter from USCIS extending the expiration date (e.g. I-797) 7. Certificate of Naturalization issued Form N-550 or Form N-570 by DHS 17. Court documents from US Card received will be noted “Not for jurisdiction, Puerto Rico, US Federal Identification” 8. Certificate of Citizenship issued Form N-560 or Form N-561 territories or Canada by DHS Divorce Decree Court order for name or gender 9. REAL ID driver license or change identification card showing full name Adoption Papers 10. Driver License or State-issued Card received will be noted “Not for Table (2) – SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER REQUIREMENT: To obtain Identification Card from North Federal Identification” a driver license, learner’s permit, or ID card, you must provide a Social Security Carolina or another State, Puerto A driver license, learner’s permit or ID Number (SSN). If you are not eligible for a SSN, you must provide document(s) Rico, United States territory, or a indicating your legal presence in the United States. card must be valid or expired less than Canadian Province 2 years DOCUMENT DETAILS 11. Motor Vehicle Driver Record Card received will be noted “Not for 1. Social Security Card No photocopies and no laminated cards. Federal Identification” 2. W-2 form Certified NC Motor Vehicle Record 3. SSA-1099 form Non-Certified NC Motor Vehicle Record 4. Non-SSA- 1099 form Certified Out-of-State Motor Vehicle 5. Pay stub with the applicant’s Record name and SSN  TABLE OF CONTENTS  TABLE OF CONTENTS 18 Chapter 1 — Your License Chapter 1 — Your License 19 DOCUMENT DETAILS DOCUMENT DETAILS 6. DD-214 with full Social Card received will be noted 12. Monthly or quarterly financial Security number “Not for Federal Identification” statement 7. Social Security document Card received will be noted 13. NC Vehicle Registration Card or reflecting full Social Security “Not for Federal Identification” title number 14. NC Voter Precinct Card 8. Military Record relecting the SSN Card received will be noted 15. NC School Records with full Social Security number. “Not for Federal Identification” 9. Medicaid or Medicare Card Card received will be noted Table (4) – PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS – FOR MINOR reflecting the SSN with full Social “Not for Federal Identification” UNDER AGE OF 18: Minor customers must show two Security number documents reflecting their permanent North Carolina address. DOCUMENT DETAILS Table (3) – PROOF OF RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS – FOR ADULTS 18 OR OVER: Customers must show two documents reflecting their permanent 1. Correspondence from North Carolina address. organizations (boy scout/girl scout, recreational teams, etc.) DOCUMENT DETAILS 2. N.C. School records Must present a letter from physician 1. Document issued by an agency of the United States or by the 3. Magazine subscriptions No additional documentation needed government of another nation 4. Lease or housing contract showing 2. Document issued by another state minor as occupant 3. Document issued by the State 5. Tax records/returns reflecting of North Carolina, or a political minor as a dependent subdivision of this State. 6. Medical/hospitalization records This includes an agency or instrumentality of this state. 7. Hunting/fishing license 4. Preprinted bank or other 8. Social Security Card stub corporate statement showing address 5. Preprinted business letterhead 9. Preprinted bank statement or financial records 6. Pay stub with payee’s address 10. Preprinted business letter 7. Utility bill showing the address of the applicant 11. Letter from homeless shelter Must present letter from the shelter in which you reside 8. Contract for an apartment, house, modular unit, or manufactured home with a North Carolina Table (5) – PROOF OF LEGAL PRESENCE REQUIREMENTS: To obtain a address signed by the applicant driver license, learner permit or an identification card, you will need to show proof of legal presence in the United States. Based on your legal presence status, you may 9. Receipt for personal property be required to present multiple documents. taxes paid DOCUMENT DETAILS 10. Receipt for real property taxes paid to a North Carolina locality 1. Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) 11. Current automobile insurance policy issued to the applicant and 2. Machine-Readable Immigrant showing the applicant’s address Visa (MRIV) with Temp I-551 Language)  TABLE OF CONTENTS  TABLE OF CONTENTS 20 Chapter 1 — Your License Chapter 1 — Your License 21 DOCUMENT DETAILS Table (7) – PROOF OF INSURANCE FOR DRIVER LICENSE: If you are 3. Temporary I-551 Stamp on obtaining a driver license, you will need to provide proof of liability insurance Passport or I-94 coverage from a North Carolina-licensed insurance carrier. The proof of insurance must reflect your name. 4. Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766) DOCUMENT DETAILS 5. I-20 (F1, F2, M1, M2) 1. Form DL-123 from your Certification with I-94 Arrival/ insurance agent Departure Document or 2. Vehicle insurance policy reflecting Unexpired Foreign Passport with your name and expiration dates CBP Admission Stamp 3. An insurance binder 6. DS2019 (J1, J2) Certification 4. An insurance card with your with I-94 Arrival/Departure name, the policy number and Document or Unexpired Foreign issue and expiration dates Passport with CBP Admission Stamp Table (8) – NO FEE IDs: To obtain an identification card at no charge, you must also include one of the following items with your documents 7. I-94 Arrival/Departure Records- from tables 1-5. Electronic I-94 DOCUMENT DETAILS 8. Waiver Traveler/Waiver Business (WT/WB) Admission Stamp 1. Homeless Must present letter from the shelter in which you reside 9. U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card 2. Legally Blind Must present a letter from physician 10. Other Documents (Non-Student) Card received will be noted “Not for 3. 70 years of age or older No additional documentation needed w/Alien Number Federal Identification” 4. At least 17 years old Refer to Chapter 1 11. I-220 B Order of Supervision w/I- Card received will be noted “Not for Required Documents 766 card Federal Identification” 5. Medically Cancelled Your NC Driving Record must reflect 12. I-512L Authorization for Parole Card received will be noted “Not for that your driving status is medically of an Alien into the U.S. w/ Federal Identification” cancelled supporting immigration 6. Developmental Disability Must present a letter from primary care documents (I-551, I-766 or I-94) provider 13. Unexpired Foreign Passport w/ Card received will be noted “Not for CBP Admission Stamp Federal Identification” Liability Insurance Requirement Table (6) – DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS The N.C. General Assembly has enacted legislation to require some (but not (DACA): To obtain a driver license, learner permit or an identification card, you all) driver license applicants in North Carolina to provide printed proof of will need to show proof of legal presence in the United States. Based on your legal automobile liability insurance coverage in order to obtain a driver license presence status, you may be required to present multiple documents. (images on a mobile device will not be accepted). DOCUMENT DETAILS Proof of liability insurance coverage applies to those: 1. Employment Authorization Applying for an original license, including transfers from out of state; Document reflecting Category Whose licenses are being restored after revocation or suspension; or C33 Awarded a Limited Driving Privilege by the court. 2. 1-797 Notice of Action (Case type Card received will be noted “Not for Form DL-123, binders and certificates are valid only for 30 days from the I-821) Approval Notice with valid Federal Identification” date of issuance. This does not apply to applicants who do not own currently “to and from” dates registered motor vehicles and who do not operate non-fleet private passenger motor vehicles that are owned by other persons. In such cases it is required that  TABLE OF CONTENTS  TABLE OF CONTENTS 22 Chapter 1 — Your License Chapter 1 — Your License 23 a certification of exemption (DL-123A) be signed at the driver license office. Moving to North Carolina If you must show proof of financial responsibility, and to avoid A new resident has 60 days after establishing residence to obtain a North inconveniences at the driver license office, obtain Form DL-123 from Carolina license or learner permit. If you hold a commercial driver license from your insurance agent in advance of your visit. another jurisdiction and wish to maintain a commercial license, you must The exemption restricts the driver to the operation of “Fleet Vehicles Only”. To apply for and receive a North Carolina commercial license within 30 days after remove the restriction, the driver must pay a $16.75 duplicate fee and present becoming a resident. proof of financial responsibility. DMV shall not issue a driver license or identification card to an applicant who has resided in this state for less than 12 months until the division has completed North Carolina's REAL ID a search of the National Sex Offender Public Registry (North Carolina General Statute 20-9(i)). The REAL ID Act of 2005, requires increased security standards for state-issued driver licenses and identification cards. In cooperation with the Department of A new resident applying for a Class C License may be required Homeland Security, the North Carolina REAL ID is a single form of identification to be tested on the following: with increased security measures that meet the federal identification requirements Knowledge test; for the Transportation Security Administration and federal facilities. A REAL ID Vision test; is a driver license, learner permit or identification card with a gold star. Traffic signs recognition test; and The REAL ID Act will directly impact travelers on domestic commercial airlines Driving skills test (if the examiner deems necessary). including unaccompanied minors (under the age of 18), visitors to federal facilities where identification is required including military installations, correctional A nonresident is, “Any person whose legal residence is in a state, territory, or facilities and nuclear power plants. jurisdiction other than North Carolina or in a foreign country.” Residents that do not have a REAL ID can still access these federal facilities, but Examples of nonresidents: will be required to present additional documentation before access is granted. It is recommended that customers contact the federal agency (TSA and others) prior People whose homes are in other states who travel through North Carolina; to visiting to inquire about the additional documentation needed for access. As required by federal law, non-REAL ID licenses and identification cards will display Out-of-state college students who intend to return to their home “NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION” on the face of the card. states upon completion of their education in North Carolina; The NCDMV began issuing REAL ID and “Not for Federal Identification” driver Members of the armed forces stationed in North Carolina who intend licenses, learner permits and identification cards in May 2017. All current fees for to return to their home states; and new issuances, renewals and duplicates are the same. There is no additional cost Spouses of nonresident members of the armed forces stationed for a North Carolina REAL ID. Those wishing to obtain a REAL ID must visit a in North Carolina. local NCDMV Driver License Office. Residents can call 919-715-7000 to schedule an appointment. Residents must first meet all necessary requirements for a driver license, permit, or North Carolina's Driver License and identification card before being eligible to obtain a REAL ID issuance. Identification Card Please visit NCREALID.gov to get a complete list of the required documents. Digital imaging is used to obtain and store customer photos and signatures. The IMPORTANT: All REAL IDs have a gold star. All non-REAL IDs will display driver license/identification card is equipped with a bar code system that houses “NOT FOR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION” as required by federal law. customer data. North Carolina issues driver licenses, learner permits and ID cards from a central location. Customers who take required tests and have their photos made at the local driver license office will receive a temporary driving certificate valid for 60 days. Customers may keep their current license or ID card to use as a photo ID until their new license is delivered by mail within 60 days. Driver licenses may be renewed up to six months before a customer’s birthday. Customers are encouraged to renew their license as early as possible to make sure their new license arrives on time. Visit MyNCDMV.gov for more information.  TABLE OF CONTENTS  TABLE OF CONTENTS 24 Chapter 1 — Your License Chapter 1 — Your License 25 DMV issues a vertical license/ID card to applicants under the age of 21. As Driver license renewal may be made for more than one year prior to expiration added protection, applicants under age 18 receive license/ID cards with two color date when accompanied by military papers showing active duty status bars, red and yellow, next to their photo indicating their 18th and 21st birthdays. Must have a North Carolina Class C driver license that has not expired by Applicants under age 21 receive one red color bar indicating the date they reach more than two years the age of 21. Must have a photo on file with DMV that was issued within the last eight years NCDMV must have a record of your Social Security number or a document Renewal and Duplicate Licenses issued by the United States government indicating legal presence Renewal A vision statement form is required and must be provided. A vision waiver can be submitted for active duty military currently in a war zone The DMV will mail you a reminder card about six months before expiration of (documentation required) your license listing the number of years it will be valid. You may be eligible for online renewal (see page 4). If you must visit a Driver License office for your A signed and dated National Sex Offender Affidavit is required and will renewal, the vision and traffic sign tests are required. It is not necessary to have be provided the reminder card in order to renew your driver license. A driver license may be Customer must not be older than 72 on the date of request to renew by mail renewed anytime within 180 days prior to expiration. If you do not have your A driver license with a military designation may be renewed no more than two current or expired license at renewal, you will be required to show the examiner times during the license holder’s lifetime. two documents of identification as outlined. Military spouse and dependents may also renew by mail. A dependent holding a full provisional driver license can upgrade to a Class Renewal By Mail (Temporary License) C driver license if their license has not been expired for more than one year A resident of North Carolina who has been residing outside the state for at least and they are 18 years of age. The customer will need to meet the issuance 30 continuous days may also renew their license by mail. This is a temporary requirements and complete the application. license which expires 60 days after the person returns to North Carolina or on A military customer does not need to go to a driver license office when they the expiration date shown on the face of the license, whichever comes first. The return to North Carolina. They will not need to go in until time to renew their following requirements must be met: license. Example: If the military customer returns to North Carolina in 2010 and Must have a permanent North Carolina verifiable residence address. his license does not expire until 2014, the customer will not need to go into an Must have a North Carolina Class C driver license that has not expired for office for renewal until 2014. more than two years Must have a photo on file with DMV that was issued within the last five years Veterans NCDMV must have a record of your Social Security number or a document Qualified North Carolina military veterans are able to carry the designation issued by the United States government indicating legal presence. “VETERAN” on their driver licenses and identification cards. A vision statement form signed by a licensed physician must be provided. Military veterans requested the designation to assist them in obtaining A signed and dated National Sex Offender Affidavit is required and will military discounts from a wide variety of retailers and service providers without be provided. having to show their military discharge form. Putting the designation on the driver license or ID card will enable the state’s veterans to show their photo Customer must not be older than 72 on the date of request to renew by mail ID and their veteran status at the same time. Many states are making such The customer may renew by mail every other renewal cycle. designations available. A commercial or a full provisional license cannot be renewed by mail. Veterans who are interested in applying for the designation should take their DD-214 discharge form to their local driver license office to show they have been Military honorably discharged. They can request the designation be added to their license A resident of North Carolina who is active duty Military residing outside at their next renewal at no additional charge. the state may also request a driver license renewal by mail. The following The Division accepts the following documents as proof of a veteran’s Honorable requirements must be met: Discharge status: Must have a permanent North Carolina verifiable residence address or, if you US Military ID – Valid unexpired U.S. military ID, including DD-2, DD-214, do not have a permanent North Carolina verifiable residence address, you may or U.S Military Dependents Card, U.S. Veteran Universal Access Card. provide the address of a verifiable North Carolina host family DD-214 – Certificate of Release or Discharge Must provide military orders and a copy of military identification card, both front and back DD-215 – Certificate of Release or Discharge  TABLE OF CONTENTS  TABLE OF CONTENTS 26 Chapter 1 — Your License Chapter 1 — Your License 27 WD AGO 53/55 – Report of Separation Identification Cards NAVMC 78-PD – Notice of Separation Any resident of North Carolina can be issued a state identification card. You NAVPERS – Separation of Service will need the same documents as required for a driver license: proof of identity If a veteran would like to add the designation at any other time, they may present and residency, as well as the Social Security requirements. There is no fee for the discharge form and request a duplicate license for the usual fee at any driver a state ID card for residents who are any one of the following: at least 17 years license office. old, legally blind, or homeless. The fee for a state ID card for someone under 17 years old is $16.75. Duration and Renewal of License Your license will expire on your birthday depending upon your age at time of Schedule of Fees (subject to change) issuance as shown below: Statute Fee Age at Time of Issuance Duration 20-7. Issuance and Renewal of Driver Licenses 18–65 8 years Class A....................................................................................................$6.50/year Class B....................................................................................................$6.50/year 66 and older 5 years Class C....................................................................................................$6.50/year Motorcycle Endorsement............................................................................... $3.05 Duplicate Restoration Fee (non-alcohol)..................................................................... $83.50 Restoration Fee (alcohol) If your license is not expired, suspended or cancelled, visit the nearest driver license ($25 portion to statewide Chemical Testing Fund)....................................$167.25 office and provide your driver license to apply for a duplicate. To replace a lost Learner Permit.............................................................................................. $25.50 or stolen license, you may show the examiner two documents of identification approved by the DMV. This type of transaction may also be completed online, but 20-11. Issuance of Learner Permit and Provisional Licenses only if you know your driver license or identification number. (See page 4.) Level 1 - Driving with a limited learner permit............................................ $25.50 Level 2 - Driving with a limited provisional license..................................... $25.50 Address Changes Level 3 - Driving with a full provisional license.....................................$6.50/year 20-14. Duplicate Licenses If your address changes from the address on your driver license, you must notify Duplicate........................................................................................................$16.75 the division of the change within 60 days and obtain a duplicate license. If you do not move, but your address changes due to a governmental action, you are not 20-16. Authority to Suspend Licenses in violation of this law. This type of transaction may also be completed online. (See Driver Improvement Clinic............................................................................ $83.50 page 4.) 20-26. Records: Copies Furnished Charge Limited extract copy of license record for period up to three years..........$12.75 Name Changes Complete extract copy of license record.....................................................$12.75 Certified true copy of complete license record.......................................... $18.00 A person whose name changes from the name stated on a driver license must notify the division of the change within 60 days after the change occurs and 20-37.15. Application for Commercial Driver License obtain a duplicate driver license stating the new name. The Division of Motor Application for Commercial Driver License................................................ $51.50 Vehicles confirms your name with the Social Security Online Verification 20-37.16. Content of license; Classifications/Endorsement Fees System; please visit your local Social Security Administration Office at least Class A CDL................................................................................................. $25.50 24 hours before changing your name with DMV. Name changes can be Class B CDL................................................................................................. $25.50 completed with: Class C CDL................................................................................................. $25.50 Endorsement H.......................................................................................$5.00/year A certified marriage certificate issued by a governmental agency; Endorsement M......................................................................................$5.00/year Documented proof from the courts or the Register of Deeds establishing Endorsement N.......................................................................................$5.00/year that the name change was officially accomplished; or Endorsement P.......................................................................................$5.00/year Execution of a notarized DL-101 (obtain this document from a DMV office) Endorsement S.......................................................................................$5.00/year All documentation must be provided by the appropriate government agency Endorsement T.......................................................................................$5.00/year of the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories or Canada. Endorsement X.......................................................................................$5.00/year 20-42(b). Authority to Administer Oaths & Certify Copies of Records Fee for any document...................................................................................$16.75 Accident report............................................................................................... $6.50  TABLE OF CONTENTS  TABLE OF CONTENTS 28 Chapter 1 — Your License Chapter 2 — Alcohol and the Law 29 Other Services Chapter 2 Voter Registration Application Alcohol and the Law You may complete a voter registration application or make changes to your Everyone’s driving is impaired at a blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, of 0.08 current voter registration when applying for a North Carolina driver license, percent, but many people are affected at much lower levels. Research shows learner permit or an identification card. that the risk of being involved in a crash increases when the alcohol level is 0.05 percent, and at 0.08 percent, the risk of causing a fatal crash is even greater. Organ Donor Program If you wish to be an organ donor, you may indicate your decision when you Driving While Impaired apply for or renew your North Carolina driver license or ID card. Donors’ driver licenses and ID cards carry a heart symbol on the front of their In 1983, the North Carolina General Assembly enacted the Safe Roads Act. This cards, representing their consent to be an organ and eye donor. It is highly act repealed all previous laws on drunk driving in North Carolina and replaced recommended that you discuss your wishes with your family and make them with a single offense of “Driving While Impaired–DWI.” sure they are aware of your decision. For more information, visit If an officer charges you with driving while impaired, you will be asked to take www.DonateLifeNC.org. a chemical test of your breath or blood. Refusal to perform any required test will result in the immediate revocation of your driver license for at least 30 days Selective Service System Registration and an additional, minimum 12-month revocation by the DMV. In certain DMV is required to notify any male U.S. citizen or immigrant between the instances, after six months of the willful refusal revocation has elapsed, the judge ages of 18 and 25 who is applying for a driver license, commercial driver license may issue a limited driving privilege. or ID card that his application for the license or ID card serves as his consent to If your blood alcohol concentration test shows a BAC of 0.08 percent or more be registered with the Selective Service System (in compliance with the Military (0.04 or more, if you are driving a commercial motor vehicle), your driving Selective Service Act, 50 U.S.C. 3801 et seq. privilege will be revoked immediately for a minimum of 30 days. Additionally, the results of your chemical test or the fact that you refused to take the test will Requirements for Sex Offender Registration Program be admissible as evidence in court. DMV must provide notice to each person applying for a driver license, learner permit or identification card that, if the person is a sex offender, the person is Driving while impaired can be proven in one of two ways: required by law to register with the sheriff’s office in their county of residence. By proving the driver's physical or mental fitness are appreciably DMV obtains reports from the National Sex Offender Public Registry. (North impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of both; or Carolina General Statutes 20-9(i) and 20-37.7) By proving the driver's blood alcohol concentration is 0.08 percent or If the person is a current registered sex offender in another state, DMV more, or 0.04 or more, if you are driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle. will not issue a license, permit or ID card until the person submits proof of registration with the sheriff’s office. DWI Laws: If the person is not registered in another state, DMV must require the person to sign an affidavit and may issue the card applied for. Allow enforcement agencies to set up road blocks to check for impaired drivers; If the national sex offender database is unavailable, DMV must require the Prohibit drivers from consuming any alcoholic beverage, including beer, person to sign an affidavit and may issue the card applied for. while driving; If the Division accesses the National Sex Offender Public Registry and verifies Prohibit the transport of an open container of any alcoholic beverage, that the person is currently registered as a sex offender in North Carolina or including in the passenger area of the car; any other state, the Division shall not issue a Commercial Driver License with Prohibit the possession of alcoholic beverages (open or closed) in the passenger a Passenger (P) or School Bus (S) endorsement. area of a commercial motor vehicle while upon any highway, street or public vehicular area; Provide for different levels of severity of punishment based on the severity of the offense; Require persons who are convicted of DWI for the second time to serve a jail sentence;  TABLE OF CONTENTS  TABLE OF CONTENTS 30 Chapter 2 — Alcohol and the Law Chapter 2 — Alcohol and the Law 31 Attempt to punish DWI offenders, but also try to help them deal with Any underage person who aids or abets another who attempts to purchase or problems they may have with alcohol; purchases an alcoholic beverage; Require that repeat DWI offenders or persons with high BACs be checked to Any underage person who obtains or attempts to obtain alcoholic beverages see if they have an alcohol problem; by using or attempting to use a fraudulent driver license or other ID or Require persons with lower BACs to attend alcohol safety schools; and another person’s driver license or ID; or Require anyone convicted of DWI to obtain a substance abuse assessment Any person who permits their driver license or any other ID to be prior to the reinstatement of driving privileges. used by an underage person to purchase or attempt to purchase an alcoholic beverage. If yo