Policies MIDWEST U.S.

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Arkansas AR
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 14/16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: 60 days Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: 0.02 Vehicle Types: Passenger Car Truck Van
Curfew: none Fine: $30
Seat Belt Usage: 51% Additional Age Req.: <14
Child Restraint Requirements: <4 Penalty: $ 25.00

Illinois IL
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 15/16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: 1 yr. Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: 0 Vehicle Types: Motor Vehicle to Carry Under 10 People R.V.
Curfew: 11 p.m.-6p.m. M-Th 12-6 a.m. F-Sun Fine: $25
Seat Belt Usage: 68% Additional Age Req.: <6
Child Restraint Requirements: <4 Penalty: $25-$50

Indiana IN
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 15/16 yrs. 1 mo. Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: until 16 yrs. 3 mos Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: - Vehicle Types: Passenger Car Bus School Bus
Curfew: none Fine: $25
Seat Belt Usage: 56% Additional Age Req.: <5
Child Restraint Requirements: <3 Penalty: $50-$500

Iowa IA
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 14/16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Primary
Permit Expires After: 2 yrs. from birthday in year of issuance Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: 0.02 Vehicle Types: Passenger Car Van Truck (10 000 pounds or less)
Curfew: none Fine: $10
Seat Belt Usage: 73% Additional Age Req.: <6
Child Restraint Requirements: <3 Penalty: $ 10.00

Kansas KS
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 14/16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: 1 yr. Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: - Vehicle Types: Passenger Car Van
Curfew: none Fine: $10
Seat Belt Usage: 70% Additional Age Req.: <14
Child Restraint Requirements: <4 Penalty: $ 20.00

Michigan MI
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 15/16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: 12 mo. Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: 0.02 Vehicle Types: Motor Vehicle
Curfew: none Fine: $25
Seat Belt Usage: 66% Additional Age Req.: <15
Child Restraint Requirements: <4 Penalty: $ 10.00

Minnesota MN
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 15/16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: 1 yr. Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: 0 Vehicle Types: Passenger Car Pickup Truck Van and R.V.
Curfew: none Fine: $25
Seat Belt Usage: 57% Additional Age Req.: <11
Child Restraint Requirements: <4 Penalty: $ 50.00

Missouri MO
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 15 yrs. 6 mos./16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: 6 mo. Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: - Vehicle Types: Passenger Car to carry under 10 people
Curfew: none Fine: $10
Seat Belt Usage: 68% Additional Age Req.: <4
Child Restraint Requirements: <4 Penalty: $ 25.00

Nebraska NE
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 15/16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: 12 mo. Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: 0.02 Vehicle Types: Motor Vehicle
Curfew: none Fine: $25
Seat Belt Usage: 63% Additional Age Req.: <5
Child Restraint Requirements: <4 Penalty: $ 25.00

North Dakota ND
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 14/16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: 1 yr. Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: - Vehicle Types: Motor Vehicle
Curfew: none Fine: $20
Seat Belt Usage: 32% Additional Age Req.: <10
Child Restraint Requirements: <3 Penalty: $ 20.00

Oklahoma OK
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 15 yrs. 6 mos./16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: 4 yrs. Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: 0.02 Vehicle Types: Passenger Car Van and Pickup Truck
Curfew: none Fine: $10
Seat Belt Usage: 45% Additional Age Req.: <5
Child Restraint Requirements: <4 Penalty: $ 25.00
South Dakota SD
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 14/14 Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: 180 days Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: - Vehicle Types: Passenger Car Truck Van R.V. and Taxi
Curfew: 8 p.m.- 6 a.m. Fine: $20
Seat Belt Usage: 40% Additional Age Req.: <5
Child Restraint Requirements: <2 Penalty: $ 20.00

Texas TX
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 15/16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Primary
Permit Expires After: 1 yr. Seats Affected: Front
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: 0.07 Vehicle Types: Passenger Car Van and Certain Trucks
Curfew: none Fine: $25
Seat Belt Usage: 71% Additional Age Req.: <4
Child Restraint Requirements: <2 Penalty: $25-$50
Wisconsin WI
Min Age Learner/Regular Permits: 15 yrs. 6mos./16 Seat Belt Enforcement: Secondary
Permit Expires After: 6 mo. Seats Affected: All
Blood Alchohol Content Restrictions < 21: 0 Vehicle Types: Motor Vehicle
Curfew: none Fine: $10
Seat Belt Usage: 64% Additional Age Req.: <8
Child Restraint Requirements: <4 Penalty: $ 25.00


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