Graduated Drivers License

Alabama has a Graduated Drivers License (GDL) Law which includes three stages: Learner's Permit, Restricted License, and Unrestricted License. An Alabama driver with a Restricted License (16-year-old drivers, as well as 17-year-old drivers licensed less than six months) may not:

1. Have more than one non-family passenger other than the parent, guardian, or supervising licensed driver at least 21 years of age.

2. Operate a vehicle between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless:

• Accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Accompanied by a licensed adult 21 years of age or older with parental consent.
• Going to or from their regular place of work.
• Going to or from a school-sponsored event.
• Going to or from a religious-sponsored event.
• Driving due to a medical, fire, or law enforcement emergency.
• Driving to or from hunting/fishing activities in possession of required licenses.

3. Drive while operating any non-essential handheld communication device.

Violations will result in an extension of the graduated license period and/or suspension of the license.

Links to Resources

• Alabama Graduated Driver's License (GDL)
• Original Alabama GDL Law Section 32-6-7.2
• 2010 Amendments to GDL Law
• Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA)
• Graduated Driver License Form