Youth Operator Restrictions & Violations - Under 20

Youth Operator Restrictions & Violations - Under 20

In addition to any other restrictions, the holder of a Youth Operator License who is under 18 years of age:

  • Shall not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.
  • Shall not operate a motor vehicle with more than one passenger less than 25 years of age who is not a member of the driver's family unless accompanied by a licensed, responsible adult who is at least 25 years of age during the first six (6) months holding the license.
  • Shall not operate a motor vehicle with more passengers than seat belts or safety restraints in the vehicle.

Youth Operator Motor Vehicle Violations

Pursuant to RSA 263:14 Original and Youth Operators' Licenses, section III, the Director is authorized to revoke or suspend any original license held by a person under 20 years of age after a hearing, and after evidence that the driver has committed certain offenses. The periods of suspension or revocation are as follows:

  • 20 days for the first offense.
  • 45 days for the second offense.
  • 90 days for a third or subsequent offense.

If you get two or more speeding tickets as a youth operator driver in the first two years of having the license, you shall be required to obtain an SR-22 Insurance policy for three years from the date of your second hearing.
The holder of a youth operator license can have his or her license suspended due to demerit points accumulation.