Arizona teen driving log
Arizona Teen Driving Hours and Practice Certificate Requirements
Arizona teen drivers generally need 30 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night.
Teens who complete an approved driver education program may qualify with 20 hours of supervised practice, including 6 hours at night.
Arizona uses the official Driving Practice Certificate, Form 96-0223, to certify the requirement.
Clocked helps families track the applicable hour target and preserve an organized record before completing the official certificate.
30 / 20
Total hours (standard / driver ed)
10 / 6
Night hours (standard / driver ed)
6 mo
Permit holding period
Quick answer
Arizona has two paths. How many driving hours your teen needs depends on whether they completed an approved driver education program:
| Requirement | Standard path | Approved driver education path |
|---|---|---|
| Total supervised hours | 30 hours | 20 hours |
| Night hours | 10 hours | 6 hours |
| Highway/freeway hours | No separate total listed | No separate total listed |
| Minimum permit age | 15 years, 6 months | 15 years, 6 months |
| Permit holding period | 6 months or until age 18 | 6 months or until age 18 |
| Official certificate | Form 96-0223 | Form 96-0223 |
Important: The reduced 20-hour and 6-night-hour requirement applies only when the teen has completed an approved driver education program. Without approved driver education, the requirement is 30 hours including 10 at night.
Source note: Arizona requires either 30 hours (10 at night) or, with approved driver education, 20 hours (6 at night), certified on the official Form 96-0223. Arizona MVD permit and license requirements
Arizona standard 30-hour requirement
Without approved driver education, Arizona teen drivers must complete 30 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night.
Clocked is designed around that exact parent workflow:
- Log each supervised practice drive
- Track total hours toward 30
- Track night hours toward 10
- Keep progress organized on one screen
- Export a clean PDF for family records while preparing official documentation
Arizona approved driver education path (20 hours)
Teens who complete an approved driver education program may qualify with 20 hours of supervised practice, including 6 hours at night.
This reduced total is available only after completing approved driver education. If your teen has not completed an approved program, plan for the full 30 hours with 10 at night.
Clocked lets families set the target that matches their situation and track toward it accurately.
Arizona night driving requirement
Arizona requires 10 night hours on the standard path, or 6 night hours on the approved driver education path.
That detail is easy to miss if families are casually tracking drives in Notes, a spreadsheet, or on paper.
Clocked separates total and night hours so families can see both targets clearly.
Arizona Driving Practice Certificate (Form 96-0223)
Arizona uses the official Driving Practice Certificate, Form 96-0223, to certify the required supervised-driving hours.
Clocked does not replace Form 96-0223. It helps families maintain a detailed record before completing the official certificate, but it does not guarantee MVD acceptance.
Tired of rebuilding the record later? Track each Arizona practice drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
Source: Arizona MVD Form 96-0223
Who can supervise an Arizona teen driver?
A licensed driver age 21 or older must sit beside the permit holder during supervised practice.
Families should verify the current supervising-driver requirements directly with the Arizona MVD before relying on any summary.
Arizona graduated-license restrictions
Arizona's graduated license includes initial restrictions for new teen drivers:
- The supervising driver must be age 21+ and seated beside the permit holder.
- Initial nighttime driving limits apply.
- Initial passenger limits apply.
- Device use is restricted.
See the Arizona MVD for the full, current rules rather than relying on a single summary.
Common mistakes Arizona families make
1. Using 20/6 without approved driver education
The 20-hour total with 6 night hours applies only after completing an approved driver education program. Otherwise the requirement is 30 hours with 10 at night.
2. Tracking total hours but missing night hours
A teen may reach the total but still be short on the required night hours for their path.
3. Forgetting Form 96-0223
Arizona uses the official Driving Practice Certificate. Clocked can help organize records, but it does not replace the official form.
4. Misunderstanding when the six-month period begins
The six-month holding period starts after the permit is issued in an office.
5. Treating an app export as the official certificate
An app export is a family record, not Form 96-0223, and does not guarantee MVD acceptance.
How Clocked helps Arizona families
Clocked is built for the specific job of tracking supervised permit hours.
Track every drive
Log date, duration, and drive details in seconds.
Match your hour target
Track toward the 30/10 standard path or the 20/6 approved driver education path.
Works offline
Log drives even when service is spotty.
Export a clean PDF
When you are ready, export a clean driving record for your own files.
Helps prepare official paperwork
Clocked can help families keep organized records before completing Form 96-0223.
Arizona driving log FAQ
How many supervised hours does Arizona require?
When does the 20-hour option apply?
How many night hours are required?
What is Form 96-0223?
How long must the permit be held?
Can Clocked replace the Arizona certificate?
Official Arizona sources
Track your Arizona permit hours with Clocked
Arizona requires 30 hours with 10 at night, or 20 hours with 6 at night after approved driver education, certified on Form 96-0223. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive to the final paperwork.
Always verify final licensing requirements with the Arizona MVD before taking the road test or applying for the next license stage.