Can a teen with a restricted license drive more than one of their siblings?

Yes, a restricted teen driver can drive all of their siblings, as long as they are traveling to and from school and home. This includes step siblings and foster children.

If parents are divorced, what residence can the teen travel to and from? What is designated as their "home" address?

The teen can travel to and from the primary residence, or the residence which is listed on their license. If there is shared custody, the teen can travel to and from both documented residences.

If wireless devices can be used in an emergency, what constitutes an emergency?

For a teen to be using their cell phones in an "emergency" there must be some threat involved. Emergencies could consist of their car being broke down, they are involved in or witness a wreck, if they have a medical emergency, or if they are being threatened, such as in a road rage incident.

If they witness a crash and it is safe to do so, they should pull over, out of traffic, and make the emergency call. If they are involved in a crash, no one is injured, and no vehicle is transporting hazardous materials, they should move their vehicles out of the lane of traffic and to the nearest shoulder or exit (See information on Kansas' Move it Law).

If the teen's vehicle is not broken down, but rather, they are experiencing problems with it, they should move out of traffic and park to make the call.

Will law enforcement stop a teen driver for using a wireless device?

If the officer has probable cause or reasonable suspicion to stop a teen (GDL) driver for a traffic violation and the teen (GDL) driver is observed using a wireless device, then enforcement action could be taken.

Are hands-free devices okay for a restricted teen driver to use?

No. No wireless devices of any sort are to be in use when they are driving.

If a restricted teen driver is allowed to travel to and from school and school activities, what school activities can they travel to and from?

A restricted teen driver under 16 can travel to and from school for the purpose of attendance.

A restricted teen driver over 16 can travel to and from school for attendance and authorized school sponsored activities.

What about religious worship services?

A restricted teen driver under 16 can drive while going directly to or from any religious worship service held by a religious organization.

A restricted teen driver over 16 can travel to and from activities held by a religious organization.

If a teen has a job as a babysitter, can they drive to the home of the children? Can they transport the kids?

A teen driver can travel to and from their home and the home of the children. The teen cannot transport the children, though, because they are not siblings.

Who is grandfathered in and who is not?

Anyone who obtained their license or permit prior to January 1, 2010 is covered under the Grandfather Clause, and will continue to operate under their current licensing/permit restrictions. Those teens obtaining a permit, restricted, or full license on or after January 1, 2010 will be required to follow the provisions of the Graduated Driver's License.

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