Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office Launches “Student Saturdays” For Teen Drivers in October

Student Saturdays will take place October 14^th and 21^st, coinciding with National Teen Driver Safety Week

Hillsborough County Tax Collector, Nancy C. Millan is launching a new initiative aimed at making the driver license testing process more convenient for Hillsborough County high school students and their parents.

The Tax Collector’s Office is rolling out a new initiative, Student Saturdays for Teen Drivers on October 14^th and October 21^st, coinciding with National Teen Driver Safety Week and the Tax Collector’s Office’s efforts to prepare teens for safe driving. During these two dates in October, aspiring teen drivers can take their driving skills test on the weekend, eliminating the need to miss school.

“We recognize that obtaining a driver license is a significant milestone for teens and families. We also know that parents may have challenges getting their students in to our office on school days to take their driving skills test.  Student Saturdays is our commitment to making this process more convenient while emphasizing the importance of safe driving practices.” said Hillsborough County Tax Collector Nancy Millan.

With the significant growth in Hillsborough County’s population, Millan and her team have worked to increase staff resources and expand capacity for driving tests and driver license services to meet the demand for service.  Since May 2023, the Tax Collector’s Office has nearly doubled the number of driving skills tests administered daily.

The driving skills tests for teens are by appointment only, and aspiring drivers are encouraged to reserve their spots promptly as slots will fill quickly. Driving tests will be available from 9 am-2 pm on Saturday, October 14th and October 21^st, at the East Tampa Tax Collector’s office, located at 2814 E. Hillsborough Ave, Tampa FL 33610.

Student Saturday tests are available exclusively for Hillsborough County high school students who meet the eligibility requirements to take their driving tests, including a valid learner’s permit and written test completion.  There are a limited number of written testing spots available as well for students that wish to obtain their learner’s permit.

Hillsborough County high school students and their parents can visit www.hillstax.org/student-saturdays to see if the student meets the eligibility requirements to take the driving skills tests.  Eligible candidates can book an appointment for October 14^th or October 21^st by calling 813-347-4386.

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