Overview
A restricted license in Kansas is a class C or M driver's license that is issued by the Division of Vehicles to individuals who meet specific requirements set forth in K.S.A. 8-2,101. This license allows holders to operate motor vehicles in certain classes, such as class C vehicles specified in K.S.A. 8-234b, and amendments thereto, and motorcycles. The purpose of the restricted license is to provide new drivers with limited driving opportunities in a safe and controlled environment as they prepare to obtain a full, unrestricted driver's license.
Requirements for a Restricted License
To obtain a restricted license in Kansas, individuals must satisfy the following requirements:
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Age: The applicant must be at least 15 years of age to be eligible for a restricted class C license. A restricted class M license may be issued to individuals who are at least 15 years of age but less than 16 years of age.
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Education: The applicant must successfully complete an approved course in driver training.
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Permit: The applicant must hold an instructional permit issued under the provisions of K.S.A. 2012 Supp. 8-2,100, and amendments thereto, for a minimum period of one year.
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Supervised Driving: The applicant must have held an instructional permit for a minimum of one year or have obtained an instructional permit from another state or the District of Columbia with equivalent or greater requirements. Additionally, the applicant must have completed at least 25 hours of adult-supervised driving or have obtained an instructional permit from another state or the District of Columbia.
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Night Driving: At least 10 of the 25 hours of supervised driving must be at night.
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成人监护: The supervised driving must be conducted by an adult who is at least 21 years of age and holds a valid commercial driver's license, class A, B, or C driver's license.
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Convictions: The applicant must not have more than two moving traffic violations on separate occasions on which they were sentenced to court supervision within the five years immediately preceding the application for the restricted license.
Exceptions to the Restricted License
The restrictions placed on a restricted license may be lifted after a period of six months if the applicant has complied with the provisions of this section and has not accumulated any further violations.
Reinstating a Restricted License
A restricted license may be reinstated by filing an application with the Division of Vehicles. If the license was suspended for more than one year due to nonpayment of fines and court costs, the licensee may be eligible for a restricted license on a restricted basis. The applicant would need to provide evidence of financial responsibility and any other necessary documentation. The DMV may also require an affidavit verifying compliance with the requirements for the restricted license.
Potential Consequences of Violations
Any violation of the restrictions placed on a restricted license may result in the suspension or revocation of the license, as outlined in K.S.A. 8-291 and subsequent amendments.
##Restricted licenses in Kansas provide a safe and controlled environment for new and experienced drivers alike. By meeting the stringent requirements for a restricted license and adhering to the conditions set forth, drivers can gradually build their confidence and skills on the road while still under the watchful eyes of experienced adults. As they progress towards obtaining a full, unrestricted driver's license, restricted licenses serve as a valuable stepping stone towards establishing a lifetime of safe and lawful driving practices.
