New York teen driving log
New York Teen Driving Hours and MV-262 Requirements
New York junior drivers must complete 50 hours of supervised practice driving, including 15 hours after sunset, before taking the road test.
Junior learner permit holders under 18 must also bring the official MV-262 Certification of Supervised Driving to the road test.
Clocked helps families record drives, track after-sunset progress, and keep the underlying record organized before completing the official form.
50
Total supervised hours
15
After-sunset hours
6 mo
Permit hold if under 18
Quick answer
How many driving hours does New York require for junior drivers? New York requires:
| Requirement | New York rule |
|---|---|
| Total supervised hours | 50 hours |
| After-sunset hours | 15 hours |
| Highway/freeway hours | No separate total listed |
| Minimum permit age | 16 years old |
| Permit holding period if under 18 | At least 6 months |
| Official form required | Yes — MV-262 |
Source note: New York requires 50 supervised hours, including 15 hours after sunset, and requires junior permit holders under 18 to bring Form MV-262 to the road test. NY DMV pre-licensing requirements
New York supervised driving requirement
New York junior drivers must complete 50 hours of supervised practice driving before scheduling the road test.
Clocked is designed around that exact parent workflow:
- Log each supervised practice drive
- Track total hours toward 50
- Track after-sunset hours toward 15
- Keep progress organized on one screen
- Export a clean PDF for family records while preparing official documentation
New York after-sunset driving requirement
New York requires at least 15 hours after sunset as part of the 50-hour supervised driving requirement.
This is an after-sunset total of 15 hours — not a generic 10-hour night-driving rule. Tracking only 10 night hours would leave a teen short of New York's requirement.
Clocked separates total and after-sunset hours so families can see both targets clearly.
MV-262 certification requirement
The official Certification of Supervised Driving, Form MV-262, certifies completion of the required supervised practice driving.
It must be brought to the road test by qualifying junior applicants — junior learner permit holders under 18.
Clocked does not replace MV-262. It helps families maintain the detailed records used to complete the form accurately, but it does not guarantee DMV acceptance.
Tired of rebuilding the record later? Track each New York practice drive in Clocked as soon as it happens.
Source: NY DMV Form MV-262
Who can supervise a New York teen driver?
A supervising driver must be at least 21 years old and properly licensed.
Families should verify current supervising-driver requirements directly with the NY DMV before relying on any summary.
Regional learner-permit restrictions
New York learner-permit restrictions vary by region and are not the same across the whole state:
- New York City has additional restrictions.
- Nassau and Suffolk counties have different nighttime rules.
- Upstate New York rules differ again.
Because the rules differ by region, families must consult the official NY DMV regional restriction chart rather than relying on a single statewide curfew summary.
Common mistakes New York families make
1. Tracking only 10 night hours
New York requires 15 hours after sunset, not the generic 10 night hours used by some other states.
2. Forgetting MV-262
Junior permit holders under 18 must bring the official MV-262 to the road test. Clocked can help organize records, but it does not replace the official form.
3. Assuming restrictions apply statewide
Learner-permit restrictions differ across New York City, Nassau and Suffolk counties, and upstate New York. Check the regional chart.
4. Waiting until the road test to reconstruct drives
Trying to rebuild months of supervised practice from memory is frustrating and often inaccurate.
5. Treating Clocked's PDF as the official form
Clocked's export is a family record. It does not replace the official MV-262 and does not guarantee DMV acceptance.
How Clocked helps New York families
Clocked is built for the specific job of tracking supervised permit hours.
Track every drive
Log date, duration, and drive details in seconds.
Separate day and after-sunset progress
See progress toward New York's 50 total hours and 15 after-sunset hours.
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 the official MV-262 form.
New York driving log FAQ
How many supervised hours does New York require?
How many hours must be after sunset?
Is MV-262 required?
How long must a permit be held?
Do restrictions differ between NYC and upstate New York?
Can Clocked replace MV-262?
Official New York sources
Track your New York permit hours with Clocked
New York requires 50 supervised hours, including 15 after sunset, and the official MV-262 for junior permit holders under 18. Clocked helps you keep those hours organized from the first drive to the final paperwork.
Always verify final licensing requirements with the NY DMV before taking the road test or applying for the next license stage.