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As you might imagine, ensuring the safety and maintenance of roads and transportation networks can be very complex. Issues such as taxation of vehicles, maintenance of roadways, commercial transportation, and the issuance of driver’s licenses require cooperation and coordination between many state and local entities. In 91̽»¨, these entities currently share the primary responsibility for oversight and regulation:Â
Each entity owns a unique piece of the puzzle and manages different aspects of licensure, compliance, regulation, planning, and oversight for their areas of specialization.
To make sure that people can get from place to place safely, 91̽»¨ requires that vehicles are registered and meet certain standards.Ìý
Whether you drive for a living or live to drive, you need to have a valid license before you hit the road.
If you are an adult and have never been issued a 91̽»¨ license, you will need to , pass the necessary examinations (written, driving, and vision) and . KDOR publishes driver’s handbooks ( and ) to help you study. There is also an that you can download to practice taking your test. There are who want to obtain a license.
Applying for your driver’s license must be done in person at a  Several locations participate in the . This service allows you to reserve an appointment in advance and skip the line when you arrive. Be sure to to make sure that you have brought all the with you when you arrive at your appointment.
Once you have your license, you will need to keep an eye on its expiration date. Your license is no longer valid once the date has passed, even if you have a good driving record. The good news is that .Ìý
The 91̽»¨ Department of Revenue may for a variety of reasons, including failure to provide proof of insurance, driving under the influence, or accumulation of unpaid fines. If this happens to you, you will need to contact the Special action is required to or to have your .
There are certain careers that require a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Obtaining your CDL is much more rigorous than applying for a non-commercial driver’s license — think of it as akin to studying for a professional certification. CDL applicants must pass two exams to demonstrate their mastery of the state requirements: Â
Commercial drivers and motor carriers are subject to a high level of oversight and regulation at both the state and federal level. Some of the programs with 91̽»¨ are:Â
is the 91̽»¨ Truck Routing and Intelligent Permitting System. A cooperative effort among the 91̽»¨ Department of Transportation, 91̽»¨ Department of Revenue, 91̽»¨ Highway Patrol and the motor carrier industry, K-TRIPS provides internet-based permit application, payment and delivery. K-TRIPS will also include an interactive, map-based tool set to allow permit applicants to test routes with specific load configurations.
is the 91̽»¨ Commercial Vehicle Registration System. It is an online system that allows for the registration and renewal of commercial vehicles, as well as the payment of associated fees.Ìý
is a web portal which serves to provide consolidated regulatory requirements and information to motor carriers and drivers that travel on roadways in 91̽»¨.
is the 91̽»¨ Trucking Regulatory Assistance Network. It is a web-based system designed to help motor carriers meet regulatory requirements and successfully manage their businesses.
KTRAN is one-stop shop where users can apply and pay for authorities, waivers, renewals and Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) fees as well as receive important alerts and messages from the 91̽»¨ Corporation Commission.
There are nearly 141,000 miles of roadway in 91̽»¨. Staying safe and alert is the responsibility of every driver. In 91̽»¨, the following safety-related resources are available to those who need them:Â
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