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Learner's Permit: Bypass GPA law by acquiring permit in a different state, and transferring it?

This is for my daughter. I believe driving is an essential right and should not be restricted by anything unrelated to driving (ie school).

1. Can a person acquire a permit in a state other than their state of residence?

2. Can a permit be transferred to another state with no questions asked (without imposing the GPA law on an already acquired permit)?

If there are any restrictions in the process, is there a way around them (renting a temporary address in the state just long enough to acquire the permit, etc.)?

It would be a simple task to drive across state lines, into a state without this law, and take the test to get a permit. Then make a trip to my state's DMV to transfer the permit to my state... if the laws allow it.

Update:

Thanks for your answers. I have found the answer to issue #1 myself. My neighboring state does NOT require you to be a resident to get a permit there, and has no GPA law. You only have to bring proof that you are enrolled in a school (any school) and pass their driving tests.

I just need to research transferring permits in my state now. I am half way done :)

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  • The Arbiter of common sense
    Lv 7
    7 years ago
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    1 You must be a legal resident of a state to get a permit. You then must be a legal resident to get a full license.

    The ONLY way to be a legal residence is to live there for some period of time.

    Your home state may still choose to apply the rule about GPA on her even if she transfers.

    Hell of a lot easier for her to study harder.

  • siamesedharma
    Lv 7
    7 years ago

    They are not going to give your daughter a permit in a state where she does not live. If you try to do this you can be charged with fraud. Don't do it. Tell your daughter to spend more time studying so she can raise her grades, or else wait until she is 18 to get a license.

    Driving is not an essential right, especially for a minor. That idea is ridiculous. If you don't stop spoiling her, you have trouble ahead.

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