1. (a) A learner license authorizes the driving of the same vehicles authorized by a classified driver license.
2. (b) A learner license is a regular photo-type Class license issued to an applicant under the age of 18 and restricted to "accompanied by licensed driver age 21 or over in front seat" or Class M license restricted to "licensed motorcycle operator age 21 or over in sight." The standard fee and expiration dates apply to a learner's license.
3. (c) Minor restricted driver license (MRDL) or hardship license issued under the hardship provisions will be a photo-type license which expires in 60 days for emergency permits or on the licensee's birth date.

Source Note:The provisions of this §15.5 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976; amended to be effective November 27, 1990, 15 TexReg 6501; amended to be effective December 25, 2003, 28 TexReg 11342; amended to be effective December 13, 2009, 34 TexReg 8783.