Kentucky lowers the age to get a learner's permit to 15, aligning with 23 other states.

Kentucky's Governor Andy Beshear signed a bill on March 25 lowering the age for obtaining a learner's permit from 16 to 15 years old. The change aligns Kentucky with 23 other states and aims to provide more flexibility for working families. The new law maintains existing requirements for learners, including passing written and vision tests and logging driving hours.