322.1615 Learner’s driver license.—(1) The department may issue a learner’s driver license to a person who is at least 15 years of age and who:(a) Has passed the written examination for a learner’s driver license;(b) Has passed the vision and hearing examination administered under s. 322.12;(c) Has completed the traffic law and substance abuse education course prescribed in s. 322.095; and(d) Meets all other requirements set forth in law and by rule of the department.(2) When operating a motor vehicle, the holder of a learner’s driver license must be accompanied at all times by a driver who:(a) Holds a valid license to operate the type of vehicle being operated;(b) Is at least 21 years of age; and(c) Occupies the closest seat to the right of the driver of the motor vehicle.(3) A person who holds a learner’s driver license may operate a vehicle only during daylight hours, except that the holder of a learner’s driver license may operate a vehicle until 10 p.m. after 3 months following the issuance of the learner’s driver license.(4) A licensee who violates subsection (2) or subsection (3) is subject to the civil penalty imposed for a moving violation as set forth in chapter lowing the issuance of the learner’s driver license.(4) A licensee who violates subsection (2) or subsection (3) is subject to the civil penalty imposed for a moving violation as set forth in chapter 318.History.—s. 5, ch. 96-414; s. 38, ch. 97-300; s. 42, ch. 99-248.
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