Indiana could license younger drivers under little-noticed provision

By: Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 636

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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I remember getting my driver’s license the day I turned 16 — and promptly locking my keys in the car. But it’s such a different time now.

Younger members of Generation Z are either entirely opting out of getting their license or delaying the process, according to a 2024 USA Today article. Since 2000, the number of 16-year-olds with driver’s licenses has decreased nearly 27% nationwide.

That’s why a small section in an Indiana …

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