MOTORISTS in Kentucky have blasted a change that may soon see teenagers obtain their driver’s licenses before turning 16.
House Bill 15 has reached advancement and will anyone at least 15 years old to acquire their license – much to the anger of many road users.
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The bill states that teenagers must complete 60 hours of driving, which includes at least 10 hours of nighttime driving.
They must also be accompanied by an individual who is at least 21 years old and holds a valid driver’s license.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 8 and was advanced by the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday.
WLKY reports that House Bill 15 will now be moved to the Senate and if approved, it will become law immediately.
The bill will be reviewed or voted on during Tuesday’s Regular Orders of the Day.
Taking to social media, many were outraged that the bill had managed to reach advancement.
One person wrote: “This terrifies me.
“Most of the kids these days are just not mature enough to handle such a huge responsibility as driving!”
Another said: “I know this has been a thing for a very long time in other states, but count me as one who thinks today’s decision to lower the driving (permit) age to 15 in Kentucky was not a good decision.”
A third added: “I think 16 is too young. I have made mine wait till they were 18. They are not focused enough.”
However, not everyone was against the plan.
Another wrote: “It’s only the permit at 15 and then drivers test at 16. Just like Ohio.
“My daughter was hoping to take her test earlier. She already has her driving time in and just 180 days for her test.”
This comes as motorists in Maryland have been left fuming over an odd new plan that seemingly punishes them based on their car.
Decision-makers in the state are said to be weighing up the introduction of a highway-use fee for motorists – in a bid to address the declining fuel tax revenue.
House Bill 1457, should it go into effect, would require certain alternative fuel vehicles, fuel-efficient vehicles, and plug-in electric vehicles to pay an annual highway-use fee ranging from $5.83 to $182.
This is based on an average of 11,245 miles driven, or on the miles they drive by participating in a Mileage-Based User Fee (MBUF) program.
And a new safety regulation could cost rash drivers big time – including a $200 fine and a license suspension.
That’s as Ohio lawmakers are targeting reckless drivers by introducing a serious punishment for speeding, as reported by Fox’s Ohio affiliate, WJW.
In February, Representatives Kevin Miller and Rodney Creech introduced the bill that would issue a $200 fine for drivers caught going 30 miles per hour or more over the speed limit.
Drivers who speed in work zones will see fines doubled.
This fine would be paid on top of the original speeding ticket.
What does Florida’s license plate law say?
Driving on a public roadway with customized license plates is illegal in Florida.
Florida Statutes Section 320.061 prohibits the unlawful altering of a license plate.
The law states that altering or obscuring the following items is illegal:
- Motor vehicle registration certificates
- License plates
- Temporary license plates
- Mobile home stickers
- Validation stickers
Drivers cannot mutilate, alter, deface, or change the color of the plate in any way.
You can also not apply or attach the following to the license plate:
- Substance
- Reflective matter
- Illuminated device
- Spray
- Coating
- Covering
- Other material interfering with the legibility, angular visibility, or detectability of the license plate
Nothing should interfere with the ability to record any feature or detail on the plate.
“A person who violates this section commits a noncriminal traffic infraction, punishable as a moving violation as provided in chapter 318,” the law states.
The penalties for the violations include a $60 fine, three points on the driver’s license, and additional county fees.
