What is the current Graduated Drivers License law in Kentucky?
– The Kentucky General Assembly passed a graduated driver’s license law (GDL) in 1996. – The current GDL requires permit holders to be accompanied by licensed drivers age 21 or older, mandates a 180 day learner’s permit before obtaining a license, prohibits permit holders under age 18 from driving between midnight and 6 a.m. (except for good cause), and requires a 4 hour drivers training course. Driving privileges are revoked if a driver under 18 has received more than 6 points for driving offenses. What has been the impact of the GDL in Kentucky? – Analysis of data by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Centers at UK shows: – Approximately 36 fatal crashes and 2,600 injury accidents were prevented during the first 4 years of the GDL program for young drivers. – The GDL has decreased the crash rate by 83% for drivers ages 16 to 16 1/2 years old. – The GDL has not decreased the crash rate for drivers ages 16 1/2 to 17 years old. – The number of violations decreased dramatically
