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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 29-A, § 1351: Driver education, 1993

Drivers under 18 generally cannot get a license unless they present proof of an approved driver education course and examination completion; a limited moped-only exception applies.

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United States — Maine
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Year 1993
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Enacted 1993 · Source version 1 Oct 2025
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Drivers under 18 generally cannot get a license unless they present proof of an approved driver education course and examination completion; a limited moped-only exception applies.

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Drivers under 18 generally cannot get a license unless they present proof of an approved driver education course and examination completion; a limited moped-only exception applies.

1. Driver education required for certain minors. Except to operate a moped only, a license may not be issued to a person under 18 years of age unless that person presents a certificate of successful completion of an approved driver education course and examination. The requirement of completion of an approved driver education course may be waived for a person who holds a valid driver's license from another jurisdiction. [PL 1999, c. 470, §20 (AMD).] 2. Approved course. An approved driver education course is a course given by a: A. Public secondary school; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] B. Private secondary school approved for attendance purposes by the Commissioner of Education; [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF).] C. Career and technical education center or a career and technical education region; or [PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. A, §2 (NEW); PL 1993, c. 683, Pt. B, §5 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).] D. Person licensed by the Secretary of State. [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §35 (RPR); PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §37 (AFF).] [PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §35 (AMD); PL 1997, c. 393, Pt. A, §37 (AFF); PL 2003, c. 545, §5 (REV).] 3. Completion certificates. A successful course completion certificate may be issued if the course meets the standards adopted by the Secretary of State. A certificate may not be issued to a person who was not at least 15 years of age when beginning the course. The certificate may be used as a temporary learner's permit for the operation of a noncommercial Class C motor vehicle for 60 days from the course completion date displayed on the front of the certificate. The permittee must be in possession of the certificate while operating a motor vehicle and accompanied by a licensed operator who has held a valid driver's license for at least 2 years; is at least 20 years of age; is occupying the seat beside the operator; and is licensed to operate the class of vehicle operated by the permittee. [PL 2021, c. 216, §38 (AMD).] 4. Requirements. A driver education course approved under this subchapter must include instruction that imparts the understanding and skills necessary to operate a motor vehicle safely in a situation in which a motorcycle or vulnerable user is sharing the road with that motor vehicle. [PL 2015, c. 164, §2 (RPR).]
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