State young driver licensing summary:

Mississippi


Rating: Fair
To get a learners license you must:
Have a minimum age of: 15
Before getting a license or restricted license you must:
Have a mandatory holding period of: 12 months1
Have a minimum supervised driving time of: none
Have a minimum age of: 162
Restrictions during intermediate or restricted license stage:
Nighttime restrictions: 10pm-6am Sun.-Thur., 11:30pm-6am Fri.-Sat.
Passenger restrictions:
(family members excepted unless otherwise noted)
none
Minimum age at which restrictions may be lifted:
Nighttime restrictions: 16, 6 months
Passenger restrictions: no

1License applicants 17 and older are exempt from the 12 month learner’s permit holding period.

2License applicants 17 and older are exempt from the requirement to get an intermediate license.

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