Louisiana permit driving hours: 50 hours, 15 at night
Louisiana requires 50 supervised hours with 15 at night, one of the higher night requirements. A parent or guardian certifies the hours directly on the license application, not on a separate log form.
Free app: times each drive against the 50-hour goal, 15 at night, and fills the logTotal supervised50 hours
At night15 hours
How it is provenParent signs a statement
How to log the hours in Louisiana
There is no separate log to submit. The parent or guardian certifies the 50 hours on the application, so keep a log at home to support it.
A parent or guardian certifies the hours on the application itself. Keeping a log is still the only way to know you are done.
Louisiana permit rules at a glance
- Permit holding period
- 6 months if under 18, 30 days if 18 or older
- Who can supervise
- A licensed parent or guardian 21 or older, a licensed sibling 18 or older, or a licensed instructor
- Certification
- On the license application (DPSMV2003)
Louisiana permit hours: questions
How many night hours do you need in Louisiana?
15 of the 50 supervised hours must be at night.
Can a sibling supervise driving practice in Louisiana?
Yes, a licensed sibling 18 or older can supervise, as can a licensed parent or guardian 21 or older or a licensed instructor.