Arizona lawmakers to debate bill to lower age for driver’s permit

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Younger drivers could be hitting Tucson’s roads soon.

Arizona lawmakers are considering a bill to reduce the age needed for a driver’s permit from 15 1/2 years old to 15 years old.

The proposal would allow teens to get behind the wheel six months earlier, with adult supervision. Rep. Nick Kupper believes lowering the age will reduce teen crashes…

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