The Graduated License Law and Restrictions for Drivers under 18[1] 
In addition to the learner permit restrictions that apply to everyone [2], the Graduated License Law places restrictions on drivers under 18 years of age who have a junior learner permit or junior driver license Class DJ, MJ or DJMJ. The restrictions depend on whether you have a junior learner permit or a junior driver license where and when you will be driving in New York State If you do not comply with these restrictions , your junior learner permit or junior driver license could be suspended or revoked for 60 days. 

Where will you be driving? 
Your driving privileges will vary depending on which of the following three geographic regions you will be driving in Upstate New York which is defined as any county north of the NYC border New York City which is defined by the five Boroughs Long Island which includes Nassau and Suffolk County 

Map of Regions 


What is the difference between junior learner permit or a junior driver license? 
a junior learner permit allows a young driver to drive only while supervised depending on the region in which you are driving , a junior driver license , may allow a young driver to drive unsupervised with certain restrictions. 

Can I drive outside of New York State with a junior learner permit or a junior driver license? 
You may drive outside New York State with your NY State junior learner permit or junior driver license if it is allowed by the laws of the other state. You must obey the junior permit and license restrictions that apply in that state. Check with the police or motor vehicle authorities in the state you will visit. 

Can I drive in New York State with a learner permit, junior learner or junior driver license from another state? 
If you are under age 16 , you cannot drive in New York State, even if you hold a permit or license issued by another state. If you are age 16 or older and hold a learner permit, junior learner permit, or junior driver lice

user: I need some graduated license law info for a driver younger than 18 with a learners permit

assistant: In addition to the learner permit restrictions that apply to everyone, the Graduated License Law places restrictions on drivers under 18 years of age who have a junior learner permit or junior driver license (Class DJ, MJ or DJMJ).  

assistant: Did you need information on what happens if you don't comply with theses restrictions?

user: yes

assistant: Your junior learner permit or junior driver license could be suspended or revoked for 60 days if you don't comply with the restrictions.

user: Can I use my Pennsylvania learner permit to drive in New York?

assistant: Yes, but you must obey any restrictions imposed by the state that issued your permit and any New York State rules in place.

user: what are some of the restrictions in NY?

assistant: The restrictions depend on whether you have a junior learner permit or a junior driver license, and where and when you will be driving in New York State

assistant: Would you like more information on the regions that will affect your driving restrictions?

user: yes, I'm in Buffalo is that part of anything?

assistant: Your driving privileges will depend on what was set for Upstate New York which is defined as any county north of the NYC border

user: how do I change my jr license to a senior license?

assistant: bring your junior license and the Student Certificate of Completion that you received from your instructor to any DMV office

user: what if I never change my junior license to a senior license?

assistant: you are subject to the restrictions for junior drivers until you are age 18 , even if you carry the completion certificate with you