Kentucky is again offering 15-year-olds an opportunity to obtain their driving permits.
The statewide event will be held on Saturday, August 2. Appointments are available to all Kentuckians who are eligible to apply. According to state law, applicants must be at least 15 to apply.
More than 1,300 written permit test appointments will be available on August 2 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 12 locations, including Elizabethtown and Bowling Green.
The other 10 locations are in Burlington, Catlettsburg, Frankfort, Independence, Jackson, Lexington (Leestown Rd.), Louisville (Bowman Field), Maysville, Morehead and Pikeville.
In May, KSP and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), which issues the permit license to applicants who pass the written test, held the first statewide testing event, where 1,104 permit tests were administered.
To ensure a smooth and fair scheduling process, Kentucky State Police Driver Testing Captain Chris Baker said those seeking appointments should prepare necessary documentation and understand that any appointments made using false information or multiple entries under the same name will automatically be canceled. All applicants are asked to provide accurate information when signing up for a slot.
“We want everyone to have a fair shot at securing an appointment,” Baker said. “Before logging in, please have the required documents and personal details ready. That preparation will help avoid errors and delays in scheduling.”
All permit tests must be scheduled through the KSP’s website at kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/driver-testing. Prior to arriving to take the test, Kentuckians should remember to:
- Bring all required documentation to take to your appointment so the permit test can be administered. Necessary documents include proof of identity such as birth certificate (not a photocopy), proof of Social Security and a School Compliance Verification Form. See KYTC’s licensing website at Drive.ky.gov for a full list of documentation and more info.
- Study the Kentucky Driver Manual, which can be found here. Should an applicant not pass the written test, they can schedule another appointment using the online portal.
On August 2, KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office staff will also be on-site to issue permit licenses to those who pass the written test. The other regional offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon for all licensing services as part of the once-a-month Saturday hours.
The governor signed House Bill 15 into law on March 25, which allows 15-year-olds to obtain their permit. As of mid-July, more than 17,000 15-year-olds have earned their permit. State law still requires an applicant to be 16-years-old to obtain an intermediate license.
For more information about Kentucky’s graduated driver licensing program and requirements to move from a permit to an intermediate license and then to a full, unrestricted license, click here.
For more information about Driver Licensing Regional Office locations, including hours and services provided, visit Drive.Ky.Gov.
(Photo courtesy of Legacy Driving Academy.com)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
