Kansas Teen Driving Laws, Insurance Requirements & Drivers License

The Kansas graduated driver license rules went into effect in 2010. Drivers that received their permit or license prior to January 1st, 2010, do not fall under these restrictions.

Read the 2010 Law

Kansas Instruction Permit – 14-16 Years of Age

Minimum Age – 14
Vision Test Required
Written test required, or completion certificate from driver education course.
Parent approval required for teen drivers 14 and 15 years of age
The permit holder must drive with a licensed driver that is a minimum of 21 years of age.
The use of wireless communication devices is prohibited – Emergencies Excepted
The Instruction permit must be held for a period of 1 year to advance to a restricted license.

Kansas Instruction Permit - 17 years old and above

Vision Test Required
Written test required, or completion certificate from driver education course.
The permit holder must drive with a licensed driver that is a minimum of 21 years of age.

Kansas Farm Permit – 14 and 15 year olds

Vision Test Required
Written test required, or completion certificate from driver education course.
Parent approval required
Farm Affidavit Required
Driving permitted to or from farm job, school, and employment or,
Anytime and anywhere with a licensed adult
The use of wireless communication devices is prohibited – Emergencies Excepted
Prohibited from transporting minor passengers – Siblings Excepted
Reduction in restrictions when driver reaches the age of 16 if 50 hour affidavit is turned in.

Kansas Farm Permit – 16 Year olds

Vision Test Required
Written test required, or completion certificate from driver education course.
Driving allowed anywhere from 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Driving allowed anytime to or from school, employment and farm related employment.
Driving allowed anytime and anywhere with a licensed adult.
The use of wireless communication devices is prohibited – Emergencies Excepted
Prohibited from transporting more than one under 18 passenger – Siblings Excepted
Restrictions removed after 6 months or age 17 if held without offenses.

Kansas Restricted License – 15 Years Old

Vision Test Required
Parent Approval Required
Driver Education Required
Must have held instruction permit for 1 year
Must have logged 25 hours of driving
May drive to or from school or work or anytime / anywhere with a licensed adult.
The use of wireless communication devices is prohibited – Emergencies Excepted
Prohibited from transporting minor passengers – Siblings Excepted
Reduction in restrictions when driver reaches the age of 16 if 50 hour affidavit is turned in.

Kansas Restricted License – 16 Years Old

Vision test required
Written test required
Driving test required or driver education certificate
Must have held instruction permit for 1 year
50 hour driving affidavit required
Driving allowed anywhere from 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Driving allowed anytime for employment or school activities
May drive anytime / anywhere with a licensed adult.
The use of wireless communication devices is prohibited – Emergencies Excepted
Prohibited from transporting more than one under 18 passenger – Siblings Excepted
Restrictions removed after 6 months or age 17 if held without offenses.

Kansas Unrestricted License – 17 Years Old

Vision test required
Written test required
Driving test required or driver education certificate
Under 18 requires 50 hour driving affidavit

State of Kansas Minimum Insurance Requirements

In the State of Kansas it is illegal to drive without minimum insurance coverage. The list below reflects the minimum insurance requirements in the State of Kansas .