SECTION 46.2-335.2. Learner's permits; required before driver's license; minimum holding period  


A. No person under the age of 18 years shall be eligible to receive a driver's license pursuant to § 46.2-334 unless the Department has previously issued such person a learner's permit pursuant to § 46.2-334 and such person has satisfied the minimum holding period requirements set forth in subsection B, or unless such person is the holder of a valid driver's license from another state and qualifies for a temporary license under subsection E of § 46.2-334 .

B. Any person under the age of 18 years issued a learner's permit pursuant to § 46.2-334 shall hold such permit for a minimum period of nine months or until he reaches the age of 18 years, whichever occurs first.

1996, c. 46.2-334 ; 2001, cc. 46.2-334 , 46.2-334 ; 2002, c. 46.2-334 ; 2016, c. 46.2-334 .