Driver Education

My child has an Illinois instruction permit. Can he/she drive in other states while we are on vacation?

Illinois law allows a person with a valid instruction permit issued in another state to drive a vehicle when traveling through our state, as long as that person is driving within the parameters of the permit and has the permit in their immediate possession.

Most states reciprocally recognize the Illinois instruction permit. You may, however, wish to contact the local law enforcement agencies of the state in which you will be traveling.