Ohio teen TIPIC
Ohio temporary-permit rules for drivers under 18
A minor can begin Ohio's TIPIC process at age 15 years and 6 months. Before the probationary driver license, the teen must complete approved driver education, 50 hours of supervised driving, and hold the TIPIC for at least six months.
- 15½minimum TIPIC age
- 50 hourssupervised driving
- 10 hoursnight driving
A responsible adult co-signs for the TIPIC
For a minor, the responsible person must present identification and co-sign the TIPIC application. The teen must carry the TIPIC while driving.
Supervision changes at age 16
Under age 16, the passenger-seat supervisor must be a parent, guardian or licensed driving instructor. At age 16 or older, a valid licensed driver over 21 may supervise, except from midnight to 6 a.m. when Ohio's more specific parent/guardian/custodian or notarized-designee rule applies.
Driver education plus 50 supervised hours
Before the probationary license, a teen completes 24 hours of classroom or online driver education and 8 hours of driving instruction, plus 50 supervised practice hours including at least 10 at night. The TIPIC must be held for at least six months before the Driving and Skills Test.
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