A. No person under the age of 18 years shall be eligible to receive a driver’s license pursuant to § 46.2-334 unless the Department has previously issued such person a learner’s permit pursuant to § 46.2-335 and such person has satisfied the minimum holding period requirements set forth in subsection B, or unless such person is the holder of a valid driver’s license from another state and qualifies for a temporary license under subsection E of § 46.2-334.
B. Any person under the age of 18 years issued a learner’s permit pursuant to § 46.2-335 shall hold such permit for a minimum period of nine months or until he reaches the age of 18 years, whichever occurs first.