Section 761.602.25. Minor’s restricted license.

       602.25(1) Validity and issuance.

        a.           A minor’s restricted license is a restricted, noncommercial Class C or Class M driver’s license.

        b.           The license is valid for driving to and from the licensee’s place of employment or to transport dependents to and from temporary care facilities, if necessary to maintain the licensee’s present employment.

        c.           The type of motor vehicle that may be operated is controlled by the class of driver’s license issued. A Class C minor’s restricted license is valid for operating a motorcycle only if the license has a motorcycle endorsement. A minor’s restricted license is valid for operating a motorized bicycle only for the purposes specified in paragraph “b” of this subrule.

        d.           The license is issued for two years.

       602.25(2) Requirements.

        a.           The applicant shall be at least 16 years of age but not yet 18.

        b.           The applicant shall submit to the department a statement from the employer confirming the applicant’s employment.

        c.           Proof of nonattendance is required. Proof of nonattendance is receipt of notification from the appropriate school authority that the applicant does not attend school, as set out in 761—subrule 615.23(2).

        d.           The applicant shall submit proof of successful completion of an Iowa-approved course in driver education.

        e.           For a Class M minor’s restricted license or a motorcycle endorsement, the applicant shall also submit proof of successful completion of an Iowa-approved course in motorcycle rider education.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 299.1B, 321.178, 321.180B, 321.189, 321.196 and 321.213B.