Here’s how the coronavirus has impacted the way DPS issues licences to those with learner’s permits
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The Texas Department of Public Safety is changing how residents will be given their learner’s driving permits now that offices have closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is changing how residents will be given their learner’s driving permits now that offices have closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Photo: Staff Photo By Eric Swist
The Texas Department of Public Safety is changing how residents will be given their learner’s driving permits now that offices have closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is changing how residents will be given their learner’s driving permits now that offices have closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Photo: Staff Photo By Eric Swist
The Texas Department of Public Safety is changing the way it gives driver’s licenses to those with learner’s permits now that offices have closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
If a person has a learner’s license or a license restricted to driving with a licensed operator, they can submit specific documentation to DPS to have the restriction removed.
If you are 16 or 17 years old, in order to have the additional driver restriction lifted, the learner’s license holder must have the following documents:
- Have held a learner license for at least six months.
- Have completed your classroom, observation, and behind-the-wheel driver education as part of a Minor Driver Education Course. You will need to provide a copy of your DE-964 driver education certificate.
- Have completed your skills test with a third party skills test provider.
- Completed the Impact Texas Teen Driver education program within the past 90 days. You will need to provide a copy of your certificate.
- Complete a DL or ID Application for Minor (form DL-14b). A notary is not needed, as the Department employee serves as the notary for this application.
- Have a check or money order for $10 payable to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Include your license number and name to ensure proper credit.
Because of school closures, students aren’t required to have the Verification of Enrollment forms.
If learner permit holders are 18 years or older, different requirements are necessary for issuance.
All documents must be mailed or emailed directly to DPS. Once all documents are received, DPS will issue a new license without the additional driver restriction.
Instructions on how to send in the documentation as well as what is required for those 18 and older, visit the DPS website.
Taylor Pettaway is a breaking news and general assignment reporter for MySA.com | [email protected] | @TaylorPettaway
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