Can you be too old to drive in Kansas? Here’s what state driving laws say
In Kansas, you have to be at least 14 years old to get a driver’s permit. But is there a maximum age for driving?
While there are no states that prohibit driving after a set age, there are some states that have additional license requirements that begin once drivers hit a certain age.
In Kansas, drivers 65 years of age and older must renew their licenses in person every four years, while drivers between 21 and 64 renew every six, according to legal blog Nolo. Drivers under 21 must also renew every four years and once they turn 21.
Older drivers must also have a vision test when renewing, but they do not need a road test unless there are driving concerns.
Family members, doctors and law enforcement officers can also request a driver be tested again if it seems they are having trouble driving safely. To request a retest, submit a letter to the Kansas Department of Revenue’s Driver Review department.
Driving age restrictions in Kansas
A driver’s permit is for ages 14 through 16.
Both a vision and written test are required to get a permit, but a certificate from driver’s education could substitute for the written test. Parental approval is required for students 14 and 15. A licensed adult at least aged 21 must be in the passenger seat when a student with a driver’s permit is operating the vehicle.
Eligible drivers age 14 through 16 can get a farm permit — which allows driving privileges with certain restrictions, like what hours they can drive, where they can drive to and more.
You must be at least 17 years of age for a non-restricted driver’s license. In order to get one, drivers must pass both a written test and a vision test. They also must pass a driving test, which can be substituted for a certificate from a driver’s education class.
This story was originally published October 10, 2024 at 2:42 PM with the headline "Can you be too old to drive in Kansas? Here’s what state driving laws say."
