All the key numbers from the Mississippi Driver's License Manual (Revised December 2024). Memorize these before your test.
| Situation | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| BAC limit — drivers 21+ | 0.08% |
| BAC limit — drivers under 21 | 0.02% or more Zero Tolerance |
| Under-21 DUI test failure | 0.02% or more — 120-day suspension (1st offense) |
| Open container fine | Up to $500 |
| Fail BAC test — temp permit issued (1st) | Temp permit valid 30 days; license taken by officer |
| Implied Consent refusal (1st) | 90 days suspension; temp permit valid 45 days |
| Implied Consent refusal (subsequent) | Longer suspension (amount not specified in manual) |
| DUI / Implied Consent reinstatement fee |
| Offense | Fine | Jail | Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st DUI | $250–$1,000 | Up to 48 hours | 120 days |
| 2nd DUI (within 5 yrs) | $600–$1,500 | 5 days–6 months (5 days mandatory) | 1 year |
| 3rd DUI (Felony, within 5 yrs) | $2,000–$5,000 | 1–5 years MDOC | Full sentence + 3-yr interlock |
| 4th+ DUI | $3,000–$10,000 | 2–10 years MDOC | Full sentence + 10-yr interlock |
| Road Type | Speed Limit |
|---|---|
| Residential / business areas | Posted (reduced — obey the sign) |
| Interstate highways | 70 mph (min 40 mph) |
| 4-lane state/US highways | 65 mph (min 40 mph) |
| 2-lane state/US highways | 55 mph |
| Natchez Trace Parkway | 50 mph |
| Situation | Distance |
|---|---|
| Signal before turn/stop | 100 feet |
| Following distance (any speed) | 1 car length per 10 mph (e.g. 50 mph = 5 car lengths) |
| Following distance (adverse conditions) | Increase beyond 1-car-length/10-mph rule |
| Parallel park — curb distance | Within 12 inches |
| Fire hydrant | 10 feet |
| Crosswalk at intersection | 20 feet |
| Traffic control device (stop sign, signal, yield, beacon) | 30 feet |
| Railroad crossing | 15 feet |
| Fire station driveway (same side) | 20 feet |
| Fire station (opposite side) | 75 feet |
| Do not follow fire truck / ambulance (lights on) | 500 feet |
| Dim headlights (oncoming vehicle) | 500 feet |
| Dim headlights (following vehicle) | 500 feet |
| Low beam visibility trigger | < 500 feet |
| Headlights on | Sunset to sunrise; also when visibility < 500 ft ahead |
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Learner Permit (Learner Permit Stage) minimum age | 15 (with driver education) |
| Learner Permit fee | $7.00 |
| Learner Permit Stage minimum hold period | 1 year (or until turning 17) |
| Supervisor requirement | Licensed adult 21+ — no experience req. |
| Required supervised driving affidavit | Parent/guardian must attest to 50 hours supervised driving before Class R |
| Class R License age | 16 (after 1-year Learner Permit) or 17+ |
| Full Class R license eligible | Age 16 (after 1-yr permit) or age 17+ |
| Nighttime curfew | None specified in MS manual |
| Passenger restriction | None specified in MS manual |
| Cell phone rule | No hand-held texting for any driver. Hands-free permitted. |
| Full Class R license age | 17 |
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Under 4 years | Car seat (child passenger restraint device) |
| Ages 4 – under 7 (under 4'9″ OR under 65 lbs) | Belt-positioning booster seat |
| Ages 7+ (or 4'9″+ tall / 65+ lbs) | Lap/shoulder seatbelt |
| Under 13 years | Rear seat of vehicle when available |
| Safety belt required | All passengers, any age — primary enforcement |
| Coverage | Minimum Required |
|---|---|
| Bodily injury (per person) | $25,000 |
| Bodily injury (per accident) | $50,000 |
| Property damage (per accident) | $25,000 |
| Proof of insurance required | At all times in the vehicle — primary enforcement |
| No proof shown to officer | License plate seized; 3 days (excl. weekends/holidays) to provide proof at DPS |
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Class R license — 4 year | $24.00 |
| Class R license — 8 year | $47.00 |
| Learner's Permit | $7.00 |
| Duplicate license | $11.00 |
| License renewal frequency | Every 4 or 8 years |
| Address change deadline | Within 10 days (notify DPS) |
| Organ donor registry | msora.org |
| Work zone fines | Reduce speed, be prepared to stop suddenly |
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