Teen and Novice Drivers: Kansas
Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years, 6 months
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Kansas. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Helmets required for all riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.
6 years
65 and over: renewal every 4 years
None
Illegal
None
75
75
70
70
70
70
30 days
None
Highly incentivized for all convictions
Yes
Yes
0.15
Under age 4 in an appropriate child restraint
4-8 years, under 80 pounds or 57” tall in an appropriate child restraint or booster seat
8 years old and over 80 lbs or taller than 57" tall
16 years, 6 months
14
12
50 (10)
16 (at 15, can drive without supervision to and from work or school)
First 6 months: 9 p.m. - 5 a.m.
First 6 months: no more than 1 non-sibling
Primary
14 and over
14-17 yrs: All 18 and over: Front (other seating positions are secondary enforcement)
No
Drivers with learner or intermediate license. Primary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
No
None
n/a
None
n/a
Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years, 6 months
Type of Law
Primary
Speed Cameras
None
Red Light Cameras
None
All moving vehicle violations
Double original fine
No
Yes