ME LD1480

Persons aged 15½ to 17 who have not completed driver education may obtain a learner's permit after passing the written exam, provided they are accompanied by a licensed adult at least 25 years old who has held a valid license for at least 2 years

The accompanying adult must be a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult seated beside the driver and is legally liable for any traffic violations committed by the permit holder

Adults 18 and older may obtain a learner's permit by either passing the written exam or completing a classroom-only driver education course through an adult education program

Adult education programs may now offer driver education courses with only classroom instruction (no practice driving component) for the purpose of issuing learner's permits to adults

Adds adult education programs to the list of approved providers for driver education courses alongside public schools, private schools, career/technical education centers, and licensed individuals