Louisiana · Louisiana Revised Statutes — Title 32, Motor Vehicles and Traffic

La. R.S. 32 § 32:405.1: Age requirements

What this law says, in plain English

Louisiana law sets minimum ages for driver's licenses: age 17 for Class E or Class D chauffeur licenses; age 18 for Class A, B, or C licenses; and age 21 for hazardous materials endorsements. First-time Class E applicants must complete 50 supervised driving hours, including 15 nighttime hours.

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