Immigrant communities could face a backlog of potential drivers after changes were made to Ohio’s license requirements

A Class D license is what most people have for regular, everyday driving. Ohioans ages 16 and older can earn a standard license after taking an exam to get a learner’s permit and six months of driving with a fully licensed driver.

With the permit, people need 24 hours of classroom instruction, eight hours of driving with the driving school and 50 hours of driving with a licensed adult before taking the driving exam with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

A change took effect in June, requiring new immigrants to the country, lawful residents who are not citizens or green card holders, to get a “limited term license." This serves as a learner’s permit and requires them to go t

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