Driving Restrictions For New Drivers In Indiana

You are working to get your driver's license in Indiana and you want to make sure you have everything in place. While it is an exciting time, most states have some kind of driving restrictions that come with getting your license. Indiana takes part in a graduated license system, so they impose some kind of driving restrictions on new drivers. Find out those driving restrictions on new drivers in Indiana below!

Driving Restrictions for New Drivers in Indiana

From passenger restrictions to curfews, there are different driving restrictions in place for new drivers in Indiana. We break them down for you right here, as stated by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles!

Probationary Driver's License Restrictions

Once you have successfully completed your Driver's Ed course and the required number of driving practice hours, you'll get your Probationary Driver's License for drivers under 21 years old. You can drive without supervision, but there are some restrictions to follow:

Telecommunication Devices

You may not use any type of telecommunication device while driving except to make emergency 911 calls.

Driving Restrictions

For 180 days after getting your license, you may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. After those 180 days and until you turn 18 years old, you may not drive during the following hours:

• Saturday and Sunday, between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
• Sunday through Thursday, after 11 p.m.
• Monday through Friday, before 5 a.m.

However, you may drive at any time if you are traveling to or from work, a school-sanctioned activity, or a religious event; or if you are accompanied by an individual in the front seat of the vehicle with valid driving privileges who is at least 25 years of age or a spouse with valid driving privileges at least 21 years of age. For those over 18 years old, there will be no driving restrictions after those 180 days.

Driving With Passengers

For 180 days after getting your probationary driver's license, you may not drive with any passengers unless you are accompanied in the front seat by a licensed instructor, an individual with a valid driver’s license who is at least 25 years of age, or a spouse who is at least 21 years of age. You may transport your child, stepchild, sibling, step- or half-sibling, or spouse during the hours allowed by law without another accompanying individual.

It is an exciting time, as you finally got your driver's license. However, these restrictions are put in place to keep everyone safe on the roads. Make sure you are following them!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our friendly support staff. If you want to start your driver's training journey with Coastline Academy, make sure to sign up for Drivers Ed and book your driving lesson today.