Are out-of-state learner&#39;s permits valid for driving in California?
<p>Can a teen driver with a learner's permit drive in California if (s)he follows the restrictions of the permit?</p>

<h2>Maybe:</h2>
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<li>In California, you must be <strong>at least 16 years old</strong> to drive with an out-of-state permit. Since some states offer permits to persons younger than 16, those would not be valid in CA until the individual's 16th birthday.</li>
<li>An out-of-state learner's permit is only valid <strong>for 10 days</strong> following the date of entry (inclusive). For periods longer than 10 days, one must apply for a <a href="https://casetext.com/statute/california-codes/california-vehicle-code/division-6-drivers-licenses/chapter-1-issuance-of-licenses-expiration-and-renewal/article-1-persons-required-to-be-licensed-exemptions-and-age-limits/section-12504-nonresident-minors-certificate" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Nonresident Minor's Certificate</a>.</li>
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<p><a href="https://casetext.com/statute/california-codes/california-vehicle-code/division-6-drivers-licenses/chapter-1-issuance-of-licenses-expiration-and-renewal/article-1-persons-required-to-be-licensed-exemptions-and-age-limits/section-12504-nonresident-minors-certificate" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Cal. Veh. Code § 12504</a>(a) takes the previous two sections on nonresident licensing, which apply to persons over the age of 18, applies them to persons aged 16-18, and adds the 10-day caveat as described above:</p>
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<p>(a) Sections 12502 and 12503 apply to any nonresident over the age of 16 years but under the age of 18 years. The maximum period during which that nonresident may operate a motor vehicle in this state without obtaining a driver's license is limited to a period of 10 days immediately following the entry of the nonresident into this state except as provided in subdivision (b) of this section.</p>
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<p>(b) provides that the 10-day restriction does not apply where the person has a license and has a Nonresident Minor's Certificate:</p>
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<p>(b) Any nonresident over the age of 16 years but under the age of 18 years who is a resident of a foreign jurisdiction which requires the licensing of drivers may continue to operate a motor vehicle in this state after 10 days from his or her date of entry into this state if he or she meets both the following:</p>
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<li>He or she has a valid driver's license, issued by the foreign jurisdiction, in his or her immediate possession.</li>
<li>He or she has been issued and has in his or her immediate possession a nonresident minor's certificate, which the department issues to a nonresident minor who holds a valid driver's license issued to him or her by his or her home state or country, and who files proof of financial responsibility.</li>
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<p>General learners permit information for non-residents travelling in the 50 states can be found <a href="https://www.annestravels.net/helpful-travel-info/out-of-state-learner-permit-laws/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">here</a>.</p>

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