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11/2/05-Two state lawmakers have filed legislation that would require teenagers to spend more time training before getting full driving privileges.
Graduated driver’s license systems require teens to be issued an intermediate license for a period of time, and sometimes specify they drive under supervision and during only certain hours.
Transportation Cabinet Deputy Secretary Jim Adams told the interim Transportation Committee Tuesday, Nov. 1, the agency would support graduated driver’s license training.
Kentucky House lawmakers approved a graduated driver’s license bill this year but the Senate rejected the effort.
Rep. Tom Burch, D-Louisville, and Sen. Denis Harper Angel, D-Louisville, want the matter brought back up for consideration when lawmakers return to Frankfort for the regular session that begins in January.
The proposal wants a 180-day training period for 16-year-olds. During that time, they would have to complete 60 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age.
An intermediate license could be obtained after driving with a permit for six months. Applicants cannot have any convictions on their driving record. They must have a parent or legal guardian certify that the teen has received a minimum of 60 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
Young drivers would be restricted from driving between midnight and 6 a.m. It also would prohibit more than two passengers in the vehicle under age 18 unless they are relatives. Exceptions would apply if driving to or from work or school or for an emergency.
Graduated driver’s license systems require teens to be issued an intermediate license for a period of time, and sometimes specify they drive under supervision and during only certain hours.
Transportation Cabinet Deputy Secretary Jim Adams told the interim Transportation Committee Tuesday, Nov. 1, the agency would support graduated driver’s license training.
Kentucky House lawmakers approved a graduated driver’s license bill this year but the Senate rejected the effort.
Rep. Tom Burch, D-Louisville, and Sen. Denis Harper Angel, D-Louisville, want the matter brought back up for consideration when lawmakers return to Frankfort for the regular session that begins in January.
The proposal wants a 180-day training period for 16-year-olds. During that time, they would have to complete 60 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age.
An intermediate license could be obtained after driving with a permit for six months. Applicants cannot have any convictions on their driving record. They must have a parent or legal guardian certify that the teen has received a minimum of 60 hours of behind-the-wheel training.
Young drivers would be restricted from driving between midnight and 6 a.m. It also would prohibit more than two passengers in the vehicle under age 18 unless they are relatives. Exceptions would apply if driving to or from work or school or for an emergency.