## Motorcyclists and Moped Operators 

The restrictions in this manual also apply to operating a motorcycle or moped. Your learner permit or junior license (Class M or MJ) does not allow you to carry any passenger except your supervising driver. Your supervising driver must have a driver license valid to operate the same class motorcycle or moped you are driving, and must exercise general supervision and control by remaining within one-quarter mile. It is strongly recommended that your supervising driver be able to see you at all times. 

## NYS Drivers Visiting Other States 

You can drive outside New York State with your learner permit, junior learner permit or junior license if it is allowed by the laws of the other state. You must obey that state’s permit, junior permit and driver license restrictions that may apply. Ask the police or motor vehicle authorities in the state you are visiting. 

## CHANGE OF ADDRESS 

If you change your address you must notify DMV within 10 days by mail, on a Change-of-Ad- dress Form (MV-232), or online at the DMV web- site dmv.ny.gov. You must write the new address in the space provided on the back of your driver license. 

## LICENSE RENEWAL 

You are responsible to know when your driver license expires and to renew it on time. If the DMV has your current address, you should receive a renewal notice and instructions in the mail approximately 45 days before your license expires. If you do not receive the notice, you can apply for renewal at a motor vehicle office. You can renew your license up to one year before its printed expiration date. 

Beginning May 3, 2023, the federal govern- ment will require your driver license, permit or ID card to be REAL ID compliant if you wish to use it as identification to board a domestic flight (within the U.S.), or enter military bases and certain federal facilities. You may also use an Enhanced 

driver license, permit, or non-driver ID or valid U.S. Passport or other identification acceptable to the federal government. To get a REAL ID, you will need to go to a DMV Office on or after October 30, 2017. You cannot get a REAL ID online, by phone, or through the mail. 

To get a Real ID you MUST bring to the office the following original or certified proof documents: 

• Proof of identity. 

• Proof of Social Security Number or Social Security Number ineligibility. 

• Proof of your date of birth. 

• Proof of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency or temporary lawful status in the U.S. 

• Two proofs of New York State residence such as utility bill or mortgage statement (P.O. Box not acceptable). This address will be displayed on your card. 

• The application process also requires the DMV to take a new photo. 

If you decide you do not want a REAL ID or Enhanced document, your license most likely can be renewed through the mail or through the DMV website, but be advised that any license, permit or ID card issued after October 30, 2017 will be marked “Not for Federal Purposes”. If you renew by mail or through the DMV website you must prove you have passed an eye test within the past six months or within one year as determined by a licensed health care professional before the date you renew your license. To renew by mail, you must return to the DMV your renewal application and a completed Eye Test Report (MV-619) which documents that you passed the vision test. If you renew through the DMV website dmv.ny.gov, you will need information from a completed Eye Test Report by your health care professional. An Eye Test Report form is available from the DMV web- site dmv.ny.gov (search under Forms) or at any motor vehicle office. Make sure to renew early if your license will expire while you are out of state. If you cannot renew early or a serious illness 

