LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky teenagers can now apply for a driver’s permit at 15 under a new state law aimed at giving young drivers more experience behind the wheel before obtaining a full license.
Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 15 into law Tuesday, lowering the minimum age requirement from 16 to 15. Supporters say the change will help new drivers develop safer habits by extending the supervised learning period before they receive an intermediate or unrestricted license.
“It’s going to allow for people to have more training (and) get more experience behind the wheel before they become licensed drivers,” said Rep. Steven Rudy, R-Paducah, who sponsored the bill…