- An “Under
21” distinctive permit will be issued.
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Applicants
under the age of 21 must hold the driving permit for a minimum
of 180 days. Applicants over the age of 21 must hold the
driving permit for a minimum of 30 days.
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You
may drive only when accompanied in the front passenger seat
by a licensed driver who is age 21 or older.
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Permit
drivers issued under the age of 18 must complete a minimum
of 60 hours of practice driving, 10 of which must occur
at night. (Practice Driving Log and Verification Form).
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Permit
holders issued under the age of 18 are not allowed to drive
between the hours of 12 midnight and 6:00 am, unless the
driver can demonstrate a good cause for driving such as
emergencies, school or work related activities.
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Permit
holders issued under the age of 18 receiving a moving traffic
violation conviction under KRS 186, 189, 189A. will have
to restart the 180 Permit License waiting period.
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Permit
holders issued under 18 shall not operate a motor vehicle
at any time with more than 1 unrelated person under 20 years
of age in the vehicle.
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Driving
under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited. All
drivers under the age of 21 are subject to “Zero Alcohol
Tolerance” (Defined as .02 Blood Alcohol Concentration).
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All
drivers are subject to Kentucky’s point system. A
driver under the age of 18 who accumulates more than 6 points,
or a driver age 18 and over who accumulates 12 points may
have their driving privilege suspended.
- No serious
moving violations for those under the age of 18.
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Buckle
Up, it’s the Law! Everyone in the vehicle must wear
a seatbelt at all times.
