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Transportation & Roads

Transportation and roads are a vital part of °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±’s infrastructure. Home to the nation’s first stretch of the Interstate Highway System, °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± as both the geographic center of the contiguous United States and also as the crossroads of America.

(Note from the marketing department: We could have used any image related to driving and vehicles here. But, honestly, we thought a Ìýpicture of a dog with its head out the window might be more likely to bring Ìýa smile to your face.)Ìý

Transportation and Roads Intro

Oversight and Regulation

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 °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±, these entities currently share the primary responsibility for oversight and regulation:Ìý

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.

Vehicles

Transportation and Roads Category 1

To make sure that people can get from place to place safely, °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± requires that vehicles are registered and meet certain standards.Ìý

  • Titles & Registration
  • Automobile Tag Renewals
  • Vehicle Liens
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Safety Inspections
  • Disabled Parking Placards

Once you buy a vehicle, you’ll need to be sure that it is legally registered and properly insured. Whether your vehicle is or , you’ll need to visit your to obtain tags and titles — this includes obtaining or distinctive license plates. In addition to registering your vehicle, you will need to pay an annual renewal fee for your vehicle tags. Renewal notices are sent by your county treasurer’s office in the weeks preceding your renewal date. You can renew via paper or online through the .Ìý

Another requirement of a road-worthy vehicle is purchasing and maintaining automobile insurance. The °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± Insurance Department Ìýprovides drivers with information on the in °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±, as well as an that can help give you the confidence you need to navigate the sometimes intimidating process of obtaining proper coverage.Ìý

For those who finance their vehicles, . The lien is filed by the Lienholder and acts as form of security until you pay off your loan in full. The °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles has provided answers to some of the mostÌý

Businesses with a need to verify titles, liens, and registrations of vehicles can take advantage of °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±’s service.Ìý

For drivers who need to obtain a you will need to:Ìý

  • Print a copy of Ìýa
  • Have it certified by a health care professional who is licensed through the
  • Take the completed form to your

Driving

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 °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± 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 ÌýSeveral 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 °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± 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 .

Commercial Driver's Licenses

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: Ìý

  • Written Exam: This knowledge test covers the information contained in the ““
  • Skills Test: Applicants must pass this practical test of relevant skills before a CDL can be obtained. These tests are administered at designated throughout the state
  • Specialized Certification: As of July 1, 2018 all CDL holders and applicants are required to complete “” training prior to being issued or renewing their CDL license

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 °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± are:Ìý


Safety Resources

There are nearly 141,000 miles of roadway in °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±. Staying safe and alert is the responsibility of every driver. In °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±, the following safety-related resources are available to those who need them:Ìý

Transportation and roads are a vital part of °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±’s infrastructure. Home to the nation’s first stretch of the Interstate Highway System, °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± as both the geographic center of the contiguous United States and also as the crossroads of America.

(Note from the marketing department: We could have used any image related to driving and vehicles here. But, honestly, we thought a Ìýpicture of a dog with its head out the window might be more likely to bring Ìýa smile to your face.)Ìý

Transportation and Roads Intro

Oversight and Regulation

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 °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±, these entities currently share the primary responsibility for oversight and regulation:Ìý

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.

Vehicles

Transportation and Roads Category 1

To make sure that people can get from place to place safely, °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± requires that vehicles are registered and meet certain standards.Ìý

  • Titles & Registration
  • Automobile Tag Renewals
  • Vehicle Liens
  • Insurance Requirements
  • Safety Inspections
  • Disabled Parking Placards

Once you buy a vehicle, you’ll need to be sure that it is legally registered and properly insured. Whether your vehicle is or , you’ll need to visit your to obtain tags and titles — this includes obtaining or distinctive license plates. In addition to registering your vehicle, you will need to pay an annual renewal fee for your vehicle tags. Renewal notices are sent by your county treasurer’s office in the weeks preceding your renewal date. You can renew via paper or online through the .Ìý

Another requirement of a road-worthy vehicle is purchasing and maintaining automobile insurance. The °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± Insurance Department Ìýprovides drivers with information on the in °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±, as well as an that can help give you the confidence you need to navigate the sometimes intimidating process of obtaining proper coverage.Ìý

For those who finance their vehicles, . The lien is filed by the Lienholder and acts as form of security until you pay off your loan in full. The °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± Department of Revenue Division of Vehicles has provided answers to some of the mostÌý

Businesses with a need to verify titles, liens, and registrations of vehicles can take advantage of °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±’s service.Ìý

For drivers who need to obtain a you will need to:Ìý

  • Print a copy of Ìýa
  • Have it certified by a health care professional who is licensed through the
  • Take the completed form to your

Driving

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 °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± 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 ÌýSeveral 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 °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± 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 .

Commercial Driver's Licenses

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: Ìý

  • Written Exam: This knowledge test covers the information contained in the ““
  • Skills Test: Applicants must pass this practical test of relevant skills before a CDL can be obtained. These tests are administered at designated throughout the state
  • Specialized Certification: As of July 1, 2018 all CDL holders and applicants are required to complete “” training prior to being issued or renewing their CDL license

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 °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ± are:Ìý


Safety Resources

There are nearly 141,000 miles of roadway in °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±. Staying safe and alert is the responsibility of every driver. In °ÄÃÅ²ÊÆ±, the following safety-related resources are available to those who need them:Ìý