Chapter 4. Junior Operator License Requirements Junior Operator License (JOL) Requirements To obtain your JOL, there are requirements that you must meet in addition to the standard driver's license processes. Learner's permit restrictions The holder of a learner's permit may operate a motor vehicle upon any way when accompanied by an operator duly licensed by his state of residence, who is 21 years of age or over, who has had at least one year of driving experience and who is occupying a seat beside the driver. * A permit holder who is under the age of 18 may not operate a motor vehicle between the hours of 12 a.m. (midnight) and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by his parent or legal guardian, who must be a licensed operator with at least one year of driving experience and whose license or right to operate is not revoked or suspended. * The holder of a learner's permit may not operate in another state if it is in violation of that state's law * The holder of a motorcycle learner's permit (Class M) may not carry passengers and may not operate after sunset or before sunrise * The holder of a learner's permit must be in physical possession of the permit when operating a motor vehicle Driver's Education Requirements Completion of a licensed professional driver's education program is required of all Class D & M license applicants under the age of 18 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To be eligible for a driver education certificate, a student must complete the following two program components: 1. Classroom instruction consisting of a minimum of 30 hours for the purpose of educating and familiarizing students with Massachusetts motor vehicle law and of safe and proper operation of a motor vehicle. 2. Motor vehicle on-road instruction consisting of 18 hours of instruction in a driving training motor vehicle including a minimum of 12 hours of actual behind-the-wheel instruction and 6 hours of observation while another student is taking behind-the-wheel instruction. 06/18