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Wichita Driving School

WEST (316) 721-7950  New Laws for Teen Drivers  EAST (316) 651-0848

 

INSTRUCTIONAL PERMIT (LEARNER'S PERMIT)
KSA 8-239       Ages:14 or more
Duration: 12 months

1.Minimum age 14, valid for 1 year
2. If under age 16, written application of parent/guardian required.
3. Non-Driver Ed students must pass vision and written examinations. 

*Driver's Ed students will receive a pink, paper permit on the first driving lesson. This temporary permit needs to be exchanged for the Photo IP at the DMV.
PARENTS EXCHANGE THIS TEMPORARY PINK SLIP FOR THE PHOTO IP DURING THE DRIVING LESSONS.
1*THE IP IS FOR SUPERVISED PRACTICE ONLY.  *Teen must be accompanied by adult (in front seat). This adult must hold a valid DL & have 1 year driving experience. 
2. NO person except supervising driver can be in front seat. 
3. NO wireless communication device while driving except to report emergencies.


PARENTS: SUPERVISED PRACTICE MEANS THE TEEN CANNOT DRIVE SOLO ANYWHERE!
All students (which are under the age of 17) must hold a Photo IP for 12 months.  
PARENTS:
  This law has been in place since Jan. 1, 2010. ...Yes, the IP will expire... 
All students (which are under the age of 18) must complete 50 hrs of *adult-supervised driving.

PARENTS
This law has been in place for over 12 years.
If you complete the practice 50 hours (40 day/10 night) before obtaining the 15 year-old RL, the RL will automatically convert into the next licensing stage at age 16.  A signed
affidavit of parent or guardian confirming the 50 practice hours of supervised practice will be required to obtain RL/DL..

Penalties apply to all teen drivers KSA 8-291 subject to suspension or revocation as any other DL 
Shall be suspended for any violation of restrictions
1st Offense -30-day suspension   2nd Offense -90-day suspension   3rd Offense -1 yr suspension 
15 YEAR OLD RESTRICTED LICENSE
KSA 8-237     Ages 15-16     Duration:  12-months 

1. Minimum age 15.
2. Written application of parent or guardian required.
3. Teens under 17 must hold a Photo IP 12 months.
4. Must complete at least 25 of the 50 practice hours of supervised driving. 
*(SEE NOTE BELOW)
5. Must have successfully completed an approved Driver's Ed Course.

*NOTE: If you complete the 50 practice hrs before obtaining the RL, it will automatically convert into the next licensing stage at age 16.

16 YEAR OLD DRIVER'S LICENSE
...
Must be 16 years old, held a Photo IP 12 months, completed 50 practice hours of supervised driving. During the 1st 6 months of holding this license, teen must follow rules of the probationary period. ---See highlighted info to your right----

-Driver's Ed graduates, which earn a Certificate of Completion aren't usually tested at the DMV (besides the eye test)...A signed affidavit of parent/guardian confirming 50 hours of supervised driving is required. Note: The DMV reserves the right to randomly test or deny any license applicant.


With the 15 year-old RL, the teen may drive (by themselves):
 

1. To/from or in connection with any employment or farm-related work. 
2. Over most direct/accessible route between home/school for purpose of attendance. 
3. Or when accompanied by an adult* (which is the holder of a valid DL)). 

4. NO non-sibling minor passengers are allowed. 
5. NO wireless communication device while driving except to report illegal activity or emergencies.. 

TEENS TURNING 15 (W/OUT A PHOTO IP) ARE SUBJECT TO THE 16 YEAR OLD LAWS.
AFTER OBTAINING PHOTO IP, TEENS (15) MUST PRACTICE FOR 1 YEAR BEFORE
BEING ELIGIBLE FOR DL.

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At age 16, the next licensing stage includes the 6 month probationary period.
With the 16 year-old DL -- first 6 months---the teen may drive (by themselves): 

1.
Anytime from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
2. To/from school activities, employment or farm-related work. 
3. Or when accompanied by an adult* (with a valid DL), they can drive after 9:00 PM.. 
During this 6 month probationary period (16 year-old DL): 

-Only one non-immediate family member minor passenger (less than 18) is allowed
-NO wireless communication device is allowed while driving except to report illegal activity or to summon emergency help.
-AFTER THE 6 MONTH PROBATIONARY PERIOD, THE TEEN IS THEN LEGAL TO DRIVE AFTER 9:00 PM.

Penalties apply to all teen drivers KSA 8-291 subject to suspension or revocation as any other DL
Under 16 - Two or more crashes  --no license until age 17 
1st Offense -30-day suspension   2nd Offense -90-day suspension   3rd Offense -1 year suspension

 
TEENS 16 (before obtaining the Photo IP) HAVE TO PRACTICE UNTIL AGE 17 BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE FOR A DL.

FULL LICENSE  -AGES 17 & UP
KSA 8-291  Also, teens (turning 16 before obtaining their Photo IP) also have to practice w/ parents until 17, before being eligible for the DL.

*Driver's Ed graduates, which earn a Certificate of Completion aren't usually tested at the DMV (besides the eye test)...A signed affidavit of parent/guardian confirming 50 hours of supervised driving is required.
PARENTS EXCHANGE THE  PINK SLIP FOR THE PHOTO IP (DURING THE DRIVING LESSONS) SO YOU CAN: 
A
) LEGALLY COMPLETE THE 50 HOURS OF SUPERVISED PRACTICE AND/OR  B) LEGALLY PRACTICE UNTIL AGE 17
16 YEAR OLDS (WITHOUT A PHOTO IP) ARE SUBJECT TO THE 17 YEAR OLD LAWS.  AFTER OBTAINING PHOTO IP, TEEN (16) MUST PRACTICE W/ PARENTS UNTIL17, BEFORE BEING ELIGIBLE FOR DL.Age 17 -for first-time applicants:
1. Teens (17) must provide proof of age & identification.  Non-Driver Education students must pass vision, written & driving exams with appropriate license in hand.     
2. Teens (17) must have a signed affidavit of parent/guardian, stating applicant has legally completed at least 50 hours of *adult-supervised driving (with at least 10 of the hours occurring at night}.

NOTE:
  THE DMV RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RANDOMLY TEST OR DENY ANY LICENSE APPLICANT.

PARENTS:  EXCHANGE THE TEMPORARY PINK SLIP FOR THE PHOTO IP.

Subject to penalties under KSA 8-291                              
*At least age 21   
FARM PERMIT 
KSA 8-296          Ages: 14-17

1. Minimum age 14.
2. Must reside on farm/parcel of land larger than 20 acres used in agricultural operations or be employed (for pay) on farm. 
3. Written application of parent/guardian required.
4. Complete the 50 hrs of *adult- supervised driving.
5. Non-Driver Ed students must pass vision, written and driving examinations.  
*Driver's Ed graduates, which earn a Certificate of Completion aren't usually tested at the DMV (besides the eye test).   Note: The DMV reserves the right to test or deny any license applicant.


If under age 16, may drive at any time:
 

1. To/from or in connection with any farm job, farm employment or other farm-related work. 
2. Over most direct/accessible route between home/school for purpose of attendance.
3. When accompanied by an adult* who holds a valid driver's license. 
4. NO non-sibling minor passengers are allowed. 
5. NO wireless communication device while driving except to report illegal activity or emergecies.
If over age 16, first 6 months, may drive at any time: 
1. From 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM. 
2. To/from or in connection with any farm job, farm employment or other farm-related work. 
3. To/from authorized school activities. 
4.When accompanied by an adult* which holds a valid driver's license. 
5. One non-immediate family member minor passenger (less than 18) is allowed. 
6. NO wireless communication device while driving except to report illegal activity or emergencies.

Penalties apply to all teen drivers KSA 8-291 subject to suspension or revocation as any other DL.  Farm Permit shall be suspended for violating restrictions or 2 or more crashes chargeable to holder. 

--Use of wireless devices prohibited until (6 month period of passenger/late-night driving restrictions) is completed.
KS law states that persons 14-17 years old MUST wear a seat belt when riding in a vehicle.
Failure to do so will result in a $60 ticket.
       
MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What is the minimum age for your course & what is needed prior to the course?  Answer:  The minimum age for driver's education in KS is 14.   ...Do not worry if you lack a permit or if your permit is expired.   You will receive a temporary permit through our class from the State of KS.  It's part of the DE 99 form, which we fill out on the first day of class.  For more information, click onto our "DE 99 info." link.. 
IF A PHOTO IP EXPIRES
, You can: 1) renew your permit or  2) fulfill the requirements to obtain your RL or DL.