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Provisional license in Georgia: the Class D rules

A provisional license in Georgia is the Class D license for drivers aged 16 and 17. It comes with a midnight to 5 a.m. curfew that has no exceptions, and passenger limits that loosen over your first year. It's $10 and lasts up to 5 years, but you can upgrade to a full Class C at 18.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

What are the rules for a provisional license in Georgia?

On top of that, you may not drive between 12:00 midnight and 5:00 a.m. The manual says there are no exceptions, so not for work, school events or with a parent in the car. Everyone under 18 in the car must wear a seat belt.

WhenWho may ride with you
First 6 monthsImmediate family only
Second 6 monthsFamily, plus one passenger under 21 who isn't family
After 1 yearFamily, plus up to three passengers under 21 who aren't family

What can get a Class D license suspended

For these teen offenses, other than DUI, a first conviction means a 6-month suspension and a second means 12 months.

  • Any conviction that suspends an adult's license, such as hit and run or driving without insurance.
  • Under 21: reckless driving, aggressive driving, passing a stopped school bus, improper passing on a hill or curve, or speeding 24 mph or more over the limit.
  • Under 18: four or more points in any 12-month period.
  • Under 21: a blood alcohol level of 0.02 or more counts as under the influence.
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Moving up to Class C at 18

Once you turn 18, you can upgrade from Class D to Class C through DDS Online Services or the DDS 2 GO app, without a trip to a center. The curfew and passenger limits end with the Class D.

Who can get a provisional license

You must be 16 or 17, have held your learner's permit for at least 1 year and 1 day, and have no major violation that got the permit suspended. You also need Joshua's Law training, ADAP, proof of school enrollment and a passed road test.

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Sources: Georgia DDS, Georgia DDS Drivers' Manual, Section 6 and 2 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.