American Samoa § 22.0202 - Types of licenses
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0202 — Types of licenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.0202. Types of licenses
(a) Only 2 types of driver’s licenses shall be issued in American Samoa: a provisional driver’s license and a private driver’s license. (b) A learner’s permit shall be considered a driver’s license for purpose of authorizing a person to operate a motor vehicle in American Samoa. (c) The issuance of any licenses to operate motor vehicles in the Territory of American Samoa other than those specifically authorized in this section is prohibited, except that any government or private enterprise may issue permits for the purpose of allowing their employees to operate motor vehicles owned by the government or private enterprise. Such permit shall contain the following language: “THIS PERMIT IS NOT A DRIVER’S LICENSE. IT DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF 22.0201 REQUIRING THE PERSON TO WHOM THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED TO POSSESS A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE BEFORE OPERATING ANY MOTOR VEHICLE IN THE TERRITORY OF AMERICAN SAMOA.” The requirements of this subsection shall apply to commercial driver’s permits.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 22.0202
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0202 cover?
Section 22.0202 ("Types of licenses") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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