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MOTOR-VEHICLE DRIVER LICENSES 2000 1/

1/ The numbers of learner permits and driver licenses issued are not available in States where N/A is shown. For purposes of this report, when there are combined licenses by endorsement, the licensee has been counted in the highest class license that he/she holds.

* For States with an asterisk, see notes below:

ALABAMA--Includes local issuance fee of $.25 on learner permits, $.50 on duplicates, $1.50 on driver licenses; second or subsequent duplicate is $3.50 to $13.50. Examination fees in addition to the original license fee: $5 each for written and road test.

ALASKA--Service charges represent a $40 fee for a background check before issuing schoolbus license.

ARIZONA--Original operator license is good until 60th birthday. Fees based on age: 16-39, $25; 40-44, $20; 45-49, $15; 50+, $10. Testing can be done by third party. Vision testing and new photo required every 12 years. New Class Driver's License: Law ARS 28 3174 institutes new Class G which is issued to those under 18 years of age who pass a driver's license test and who have had driver's education class (or parent training). License is good until their 18th birthday. Law went into effect 1/1/2000 and is equilavent to Class D.

CALIFORNIA--The original license fee covers the cost of a learner permit. First-time license in California is issued for 4 years. All renewals started on or after 10/1/97 will be issued a 5-year license. All renewals started before 10/1/97 regardless of when application is completed) will be issued a 4-year license. California also has breakout called RBM (Renewal by Mail) of 1,157,697 that are not broken out by class.

COLORADO--No fee for renewal of motorcycle endorsement. Minor licenses expire 20 days after 18th birth- day; provisional licenses expire 20 days after 21st birthday.

CONNECTICUT--Examination fees in addition to the original license fee: $15 for operator and $3.50 for public service license.

DELAWARE--Learner permits included with new applicant.

FLORIDA--Original license fee is $20; safe drivers (no convictions within the preceding 3 years)" may renew in person for $20 for 6 years.

GEORGIA--Regular license fee is $8 for organ donors and $15 for nondonors.

ILLINOIS--$10 of permit fee credited to operator license. Issues special license to minors (persons 18-20 years of age) which expire when 21 years old plus 3 months; 4-year--$10 and minor fees--$5.

INDIANA--$10 of permit fee credited to operator license. Issues 3-year licenses to aged persons.

KANSAS--$2 examination fee in addition to the original license fee. Class M includes combo motorcycle licenses, i.e., Class AM, etc.

MARYLAND--Approximately 40% of learner permits are converted to licenses at no additional fee.

MASSACHUSETTS--Examination fees in addition to the original license fee: $5 each for written and road test.

MICHIGAN--Persons age 60 and over may renew at $4 annually, original motorcycle endorsement--$6.

MINNESOTA--Number listed for school bus drivers is the number of exams administered during the year.

MONTANA--For CDL, fees are charged based on Type 1 or Type 2, and not by Class. Class A, B, C are a further breakdown of Types 1 and 2. Montana is going to 8-year renewal period with a staggered introductory phase. Abt 1/2 of licenses issued for 4 years; other 1/2 issued for 8 years. Under 21 licenses become invalid on 21st birthday. Over age 75 will receive a 4-year license.

NEW HAMPSHIRE--Net licenses in force double count those individuals holding a motorcycle or moped license along with their CDL or operator.

NEW MEXICO--Persons 75 years or over renew annually at $2.50.

NEW YORK--43-54 month licenses are issued in order to place the licenses into his/her month of birth; fees prorated accordingly. Fees will not exceed amount specified.

NORTH CAROLINA--Term is 4 - 8 years in order to align everyone into a 5-year license term.

OHIO--Those under 21 are issued probationary licenses in both CDL and regular categories that expire on their 21st birthday; fees are based accordingly.

OKLAHOMA--Additional $4 to $25 fee for the license application before obtaining the original license. License fees: 62-year olds--$11.25, 63--$7.50, 64--$3.75, 65 and over is free of charge.

PENNSYLVANIA--Drivers over 65 renew for 2 years at $11.50.

PUERTO RICO--No data submitted for 2000.

TENNESSEE--Examination fees in addition to the original license fee: $5.

TEXAS--Licenses issued to those under 18 expire on 18th birthday: the fee is prorated with a $5 minimum. CDL licenses included in regular Class A, B, C licenses.

WEST VIRGINIA--Commercial class includes all CDL licenses issued including provisional licenses previously issued.

WISCONSIN--Examination fees in addition to the original license fee: $5 each for written and road test.

WYOMING--No data submitted for 2001.

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