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Beshear signs into law bill that lets 15-year-olds get driver's permit

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear signed House Bill 15, allowing 15-year-olds to apply for a driver's permit, which goes into effect immediately.
The law requires 15-year-olds to complete 60 hours of practice driving, including 10 hours at night, before obtaining an intermediate license.
Beshear stated that the bill will assist families in managing daily activities, saying, "I signed this bill knowing it will help working families better juggle all of life's activities."
Along with House Bill 15, Beshear signed 17 other bills into law aimed at increasing protections for children and victims of domestic violence.

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Kentucky officially lowers driving permit age requirement

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed a bill that lowers the minimum age for obtaining a driving permit from 16 to 15.

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Beshear signs House Bill 15, lowering driver's permit age to 15 - WNKY News 40 Television

FRANKFORT, Ky. – It’s now possible for 15-year-olds to get a driver’s permit in Kentucky. On Tuesday morning, Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law House Bill 15, lowering the age for a driver’s permit from 16 to 15. The bill was passed by the state legislature. The Senate gave final approval to House Bill 15 on March 11. The bill goes into effect immediately. However, since the bill was signed today, it remains to be seen if a 15-year-old can go ap…

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Gov. Beshear signs law allowing Kentucky teens to get driver's permit at age 15

Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 15 into law Tuesday, lowering the minimum age requirement from 16 to 15.

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Kentucky Lowers Driving Permit Age To 15

Governor Andy Beshear signed various bills into law this week, including one lowering the age to obtain a driver’s permit. The law, enacted immediately, will allow 15-year-olds to apply for driving permits, a change from the previous minimum age of 16. This legislative shift aims to give young drivers more time to gain experience before full licensure, with supporters citing potential road safety benefits. However, some critics question the read…

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