COLORADO FAQ
16. I am an emancipated minor. Do(es) my parent(s)
have to sign the Affidavit of Liability (DR 2460) to receive a
Colorado instruction permit?
Yes. Emancipated minors must have an Affidavit of Liability to
receive a Colorado instruction permit.
17. When does an instruction permit expire?
Instruction permits are normally valid for three years from the
date of issue unless the person changes age groups from minor
to adult before then. In that case, the expiration date is the
person's 21st birthday
18. How long must a minor hold an instruction permit before
taking the driving test?
Persons under age 18 must hold an instruction permit for at least
twelve months and be 16 years old before they are eligible to
take a driving test. Minors are given credit for any time they
held a permit in this or any other state if they show the permit
documentation.
Minors under 18 must also submit a written log showing at least
50 hours of drive time experience at the time they apply for their
driver license. Ten of those 50 hours must have been driven at
night. For complete information about the Log Sheet and restrictions
for drivers under 17 years of age, see the "Driver Time Log
Sheet" (DR 2324) on the Motor
Vehicle Division Handbooks Web page.
19. If I receive a traffic ticket, do I have
to take a written test to get my Colorado driver license renewed?"
A written test is required only if the points from the ticket
resulted in a restraint action (suspension of license).
The point accumulations for suspension are as follows:
MINOR DRIVER: more than 5 points in any 12 consecutive months
or more than 6 points for period of license;
MINOR 18 TO 21: 9 points in any 12 consecutive months or 12 points
in any 24 consecutive months or 14 points for the period of the
license;
REGULAR DRIVER: 12 points in any 12 consecutive months or 18
points in any 24 consecutive months;
COMMERCIAL DRIVER: 16 points in any 12 consecutive months or
24 points in any 24 consecutive months of 28 points in any 48
consecutive months.
If you have other questions regarding Colorado driver licenses,
contact Driver License Administration at (303) 205-5613
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