Tuesday, February 7, 2012

GRADUATED LICENSING OR PROBATIONARY LICENSES

Drivers under the age of eighteen have extra restrictions during the first nine months after obtaining a Probationary License, those restrictions are as follows:
·         From the hours of to you can drive alone and go anywhere. Any number of your immediate family can ride along, as well as…
o        one person who holds a valid regular license with at least 2 years of driving experience
o       a qualified instructor or spouse 19 or older
o       a person 21 or older
o       ONE other person
·         From to , you can drive alone only if…
o       Driving between home, school or work.
o       The same people listed above immediately above may ride too.
·         If driving anywhere else, one of the following people must be seated in the front passenger seat:
o       A parent or legal guardian
o       ONE person with a valid, regular license with two years of licensed driving experience and who is:
- a qualified instructor or spouse 19 or older, OR
- a person 21 or older.
- In addition, any number of the driver's immediate family members and one other person may ride along.
Restrictions will and can be extended 6 months if:
  • You are convicted of a moving traffic violation
  • You violate any of the restrictions
  • Your license is suspended or revoked for any reason.

Friday, February 3, 2012

UPDATING YOUR WISCONSIN LICENSE

You can now update your driver’s license address online, by visiting the Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles website. Once on their website click on change your residence address and follow the instructions. To complete this you will need your Wisconsin Driver’s License or Wisconsin Identification number, the last four digits of your social security number and your birth date. However if you have a Commercial Driver’s License or would like an updated driver’s license or identification card you will have to visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles.