Under the laws of Alabama, every person with some exceptions must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle upon public streets and roadways. Driver licenses are issued by ALEA. This chapter tells you who may qualify and what you must do to obtain an Alabama driver license. If applying for a motorcycle driver license, you should also study the motorcycle operator manual. Every Alabama resident who operates any motor vehicle except a farm tractor or implement of husbandry temporarily upon any street or highway must have a driver license.
All applicants who have not been licensed in Alabama or whose Alabama license has been expired for over three years must pass the required drivers examination. A holder of an out of state license which has not been expired over one year does not have to pass a driver examination.
Visit a local driver license office. An Alabama driver license will not be issued to an individual unless-and until all driver licenses in the person's possession are surrendered to ALEA. The following persons may drive a motor vehicle upon the streets or highways in Alabama without an Alabama driver license:.
The minimum driving age in Alabama is However, there are certain exceptions and restrictions:. Learner's License - Fifteen year olds may obtain a restricted Learner's License for the purpose of learning to safely and effectively operate a motor vehicle. The examination for the license is taken from information in the Alabama Driver's Manual. Upon satisfactory completion of the required examination, the applicant will be issued a regular Alabama driver license with a "Y" restriction. The "Y" restriction indicates that the holder may operate a motor vehicle while accompanied by a person who is 21 years of age or older and, who is duly licensed in this state or a licensed or certified driving instructor occupying the seat beside the operator.
This Learner's License is valid for four years. Learner's license - Sixteen Year Olds - Any person 16 years of age or older who, except for his lack of Instruction In operating a motor vehicle, would otherwise be qualified to obtain a driver license, may obtain a Learner's License upon satisfactory completion of the required examination. The examination for this license is taken from Information in the Alabama Driver's Manual. After satisfactory completion of the required examination, the applicant will be issued a regular Alabama driver license with a "Y" restriction.
