The Junior Operator's License
23 V.S.A. § 607 — at 16 or 17, after a year on a permit and 40 hours behind the wheel
A junior operator's license goes first to people 16 and 17 years of age who have passed the driver examination and an approved driver education course.
Who handles this in Vermont: Vermont Bar Association, Find a Lawyer; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Vermont directory.
| Requirement | What it takes |
|---|---|
| RequirementLearner's permit | What it takesHeld for not less than one year |
| RequirementPractice | What it takesAt least 40 hours behind the wheel, at least 10 at night, with a parent, guardian, instructor or licensed person at least 25 in the front seat |
| RequirementClean record | What it takesNo permit suspension, revocation or recall for six consecutive months before licensure |
| RequirementConsent | What it takesA parent, guardian or someone in loco parentis files written consent |
The limits on passengers and phones for junior operators are in other sections not covered here. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Vermont attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- 23 V.S.A. § 607 — Junior operator’s license
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Vermont attorney.