My grandson is coming over for supper tonight, but I’m worried that he won’t be able to drive home if it’s too late. What is the curfew for teenage drivers in Texas?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s great that you’re spending time with your grandson! The curfew for teenage drivers in Texas is midnight for those with a provisional license. So as long as you two don’t party too hard, he should be able to make it home with time to spare.
Here are a couple of other restrictions for teen drivers in Texas:
Not allowed to drive between midnight and 5 a.m. unless it’s for work, school, or a medical emergency
For the first year, teen drivers can only have one passenger under the age of 21 in the car, unless they are family members (i.e., siblings)
Cell phone use is strictly prohibited, including hands-free features
Teen drivers experience higher-than-average car insurance rates in Texas. But the
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