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
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
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
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
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
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
Five-point Violations
- Improper passing
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
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
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
