Kentucky Gas Prices
- Recent State High: 2.69 (per gallon)
- Recent State Low: 2.32 (per gallon)
Kentucky Speed Limits
- 25-35 MPH – within city limits
- 55 MPH – on two-lane parkways
- 65 MPH – highways outside metropolitan areas
Kentucky Vehicle Hazard Rates
Car accidents: In Kentucky the number of fatalities due to car accidents was 826 in 2008, from 864 in 2007. This is a -4% change. 226 of these deaths, or 27%, involved alcohol impairment.
DUI Prevalence: 4,112 DUI arrests in 2007.
Traffic Jam Info: click here for details
Kentucky Car Events, Shows, Expos
Jun 5 WWJD Top 50 Car Show Vine Grove Optimist Park, 300 Knox Ave Vine Grove KY US
Jun 25-27 Tear Jerker Rod Run 3051 Leestown Rd Lexington KY US
Jul 16 National Corvette Homecoming 1021 Wilkinson Trace Bowling Green KY US
Aug 21 AMVETS Post 61 Car Show 9405 Smyrna Rd Louisville KY US
(For up-to-date info on car events please click here)
Popular Kentucky Car Dealerships
Island Honda
110 S Hana Hwy | Wailuku, HI , 96793
PH: (808) 873-8081 | FX: N/A
Mercedes Benz of Honolulu
818 Kapiolani Blvd | Honolulu, HI , 96813
PH: | FX: (808) 592-5666
Lexus
650 Kapiolani Blvd | Honolulu, HI , 96813
PH: (808) 545-3987 | FX: N/A
Big Island Toyota Suzuki
811 Kanoelehua Ave | Hilo, HI , 96720
PH: (808) 969-3112 | FX: N/A
Island Subaru
110 Hana Hwy | Kahului, HI , 96732
PH: (808) 877-0045 | FX: N/A
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Servco Pacific
4337 Rice St | Lihue, HI , 96766
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Aloha Kia
94-081 Farrington Hwy | Waipahu, HI , 96797
PH: (808) 677-4500 | FX: N/A
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Cutter Family Auto Centers
94-245 Farrington Hwy | Waipahu, HI , 96797
PH: (808) 564-9950 | FX: N/A
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Kentucky Driver’s License
Driver Education:
If you're under 18 years of age, you are required to complete at least 60 hours of behind-the-wheel experience with a licensed adult, and at least 10 of those hours must be driven at night.
When applying for your license a parent or guardian has to provide written consent to you having put in these hours of driving practice.
Additionally, drivers under 18 are required to complete a Graduated Licensing education class for four hours within the first year of obtaining a license. All counties provide courses via the Transportation Cabinet at no cost to state residents.
To enroll in the class, contact the DDL at (502) 564-0276.
Driver’s Permits: Click here for details
Divers Training: Click here for details
Kentucky Driving Laws/Info
First Kentucky DUI Offense
- Jail – From 2 Days up to 30 Days
- Jail – Aggravated DUI – 4 Days
- Fine – From $200 to $500
- License Suspension – From 30 to 120 Days
- Alcohol or Drug Treatment Program – 90 Days
- Community Labor – 48 Hours to 30 Days
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Second Kentucky DUI Offense
- Jail – From 7 Days up to 6 Months
- Jail – Aggravated DUI – 14 Days
- Fine – From $350 to $500
- License Suspension – From 12 to 18 Months
- Alcohol or Drug Treatment Program – 1 Year
- Community Labor – 10 Days to 6 Months
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Third Kentucky DUI Offense
- Jail – From 30 Days up to 12 Months
- Jail – Aggravated DUI – 60 Days
- Fine – From $500 to $1,000
- License Suspension – From 24 to 36 Months
- Alcohol or Drug Treatment Program – 1 Year
- Community Labor – 10 Days to 12 Months
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Forth Kentucky DUI Offense
- Felony Offense
- Jail – Minimum 120 Days
- Jail – Aggravated DUI – 240 Days
- Fine – From $500 to $1,000
- License Suspension – 60 Months
- Aggravated DUI Circumstances
- Speed Limit – Driving 30 MPH over Limit
- Driving the Wrong Way on Limited Access Highway
- Causing an Accident that Results in Injury or Death
- Alcohol Level is .18 or Above
- DUI Test Refusal
- Passengers Under the Age of 12
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KY License Point System:
Three-point Violations
- Driving 11 to 15 mph over the speed limit on a limited-access highway
- Driving 15 mph or less over the speed limit on any non-limited access highway
- Driving 15 mph over speed limit in a commercial motor vehicle
- Stop violations (electric signal, railroad crossing, stop sign)
- Failing to yield, including failing to yield right-of-way to a funeral procession
- Driving the wrong direction on a one-way street
- Driving too fast/slow for conditions
- Improper driving, starting, turning
- Failing to illuminate/dim headlights
- Driving carelessly
- Improper lane usage, including improper left lane/limited-access highway usage
- Failing to comply with instructional permit requirements/regulations
- Any other hazardous moving violations
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Four-point Violations
- Driving recklessly
- Following too closely
- Driving on the wrong side of the road
- Changing drivers in a moving vehicle
- Not having control of the vehicle
- Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle
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Five-point Violations
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Six-point Violations
- Driving 16 to 25 mph over speed the limit on any road or highway
- Commission of hazardous moving violation involving an accident
- Combination of any two or more hazardous moving violations in any one continuous occurrence
- Failing to stop for a school or church bus
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Zero-point Violations
- Although the following violations carry no points, they are still considered and listed as serious offenses:
- Driving 10 mph or less over speed limit on limited-access highway (you will pay a fine if convicted)
- Out-of-state conviction of driving 15 mph or more over the speed limit in a commercial motor vehicle
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Hearings and Suspensions
- The following violations can lead to an immediate hearing and possible 90-day suspension of your driving privileges:
- Driving 26 mph over the speed limit on any road or highway
- Attempting to elude a police officer
- Racing
