Kentucky works to implement new 15-year-old driver’s permit law

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s permit age is changing.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says it is working quickly to implement changes now that House Bill 15 is a state law. The law allows 15-year-olds to earn driver’s permits.

KYTC says system upgrades will allow a credential to be issued allowing eligible applicants to take the written permit test. Applicants can make appointments with Kentucky State Police starting on April 2. The cabinet says individuals who made appointments before April 2 will need to reschedule with KSP.

THINGS TO KNOW

• Sign up at drive.ky.gov to receive email updates, and be notified when the system is ready.
• Collect all necessary documents, such as birth certificate, Social Security card and School Compliance Verification Form.
• Begin studying for the written permit test. The official Kentucky driver’s manual can be found on the Kentucky State Police website by clicking here.
• The new law only allows more time for eligible drivers to hold a permit. State law still requires you to be 16 to obtain a license (intermediate).

More information can be found at drive.ky.gov/Drivers/Pages/GDLP.aspx.