Michigan Driving Permits

Obtaining a Michigan driving permit requires adherence to the Graduated Licensing Program.

As a result their are three tiers of licensing for the state of Michigan

Level I Requirements

  • 14 years 9 months old
  • Provide valid proof of citizenship
  • Be both physically and mentally stable
  • Pass a vision test
  • Successfully complete Segment 1 of an approved driver education program and present a Segment 1 Certificate of Completion
  • Have a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult sign the Level 1 application.

Restrictions:

  • Cannot drive without licensed adult or instructor.

Level II Requirements

  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Pass a vision test
  • Have Level I permit for at least 6 months
  • Be in good physical and mental health
  • Pass a driving skills test
  • Have a parent, legal guardian, or responsible adult sign the application to certify the 50 hours behind-the-wheel experience.
  • No crashes or accidents while having Level I permit

Restrictions:

Cannot drive between midnight and 5 AM

 

Level III Requirements

  • Be at least 17 years old
  • Complete at least six months at Level 2
  • Complete 12 consecutive months without a moving violation, an accident in which a moving violation resulted, an accident, a license suspension, or a violation of the graduated license restrictions (may be six months at Level 1 and six months at Level 2, if consecutive)

Restrictions:

Full license but is enrolled in Michigan's probationary period program for two years to all new drivers