The Teen License and Its Curfew
Minn. Stat. 171.055 — the provisional license, midnight to 5:00 a.m., and passengers under 20
| When | The limit |
|---|---|
| WhenFirst six months | The limitNo more than one passenger under the age of 20 years who is not immediate family |
| WhenSecond six months | The limitNo more than three passengers under the age of 20 years who are not immediate family |
| WhenFirst six months, midnight to 5:00 a.m. | The limitOnly between home and work or a school event without school transportation, for work, or with a licensed driver at least 25 years of age |
Who handles this in Minnesota: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Minnesota directory.
The six months on an instruction permit, the parent's approval and the other conditions for the license are in the same section, not set out here. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Minnesota attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Minn. Stat. 171.055 — Provisional license
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Minnesota attorney.