Driver's License In The United States
In the United States, driver's licenses are issued by each individual state (including Washington, D.C. and territories), rather than the federal government because of the political concept of federalism. Drivers are normally required to obtain a license from their state of residence and all states recognize each other's licenses for temporary visitors subject to normal age requirements. A state may also suspend an individual's driving privilege within its borders for traffic violations. Many states share a common system of license classes, with some exceptions, and commercial license classes are standardized by federal regulation at 49 CFR part 383.
Read more about Driver's License In The United States: History, Standard and Special Licenses, Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL), Foreign Officials and Diplomats, Drivers Licensing Laws, Decline in Licensing Among Young People in The U.S., Use As Identification and Proof of Age
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