Your Driver's License FAQ
Answers to questions on driving outside of your state, driving with a suspended or revoked license, and driving when you're over 65.
» Is my driver's license good in every state?
If I get a ticket in another state, will it affect my driver's license?
Can I use my driver's license in a foreign country?
When can my driver's license be suspended or revoked?
What will happen if I'm caught driving with a suspended or revoked license?
My elderly friend is becoming unsafe at the wheel. Will her license be taken away?
Is my driver's license good in every state?
If you have a valid license from one state, you may use it in other states that you visit. But, if you make a permanent move to another state, you'll have to take a trip to the local department of motor vehicles to apply for a new license. Usually, you must do this within 30 days after moving to the new state. Most states will issue your new license without requiring tests, though some may ask you to take a vision test and a written exam covering basic driving rules.
In some situations, you may be unsure as to whether you need to apply for a new license. If you make frequent business trips to another state, or even if you attend school in a state away from home, there's no need to get another driver's license. But, when you set up housekeeping in the new state and pay taxes there as well, it's time to apply.
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Adults who visit another state may rely on their driver's licenses, but the same may not be true for young drivers. The driving age varies significantly from state to state (from 15 to 18), and a state that makes people wait longer to drive may not honor a license from a state that issues licenses to younger folks. For example, New Jersey issues licenses to 17-year-olds and will recognize a license from any other state if the driver is at least 17. But a 16-year-old who is legally permitted to drive in New York may not be allowed to drive in New Jersey. A young driver who plans to drive in another state where the legal limit is above his or her age should call that state's department of motor vehicles to find out what the rules are.
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