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Kentucky Statutes, Title XVI

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Title XVI, Motor Vehicles

8 chapters · 518 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title XVI518 Ch 186, LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, OPERATO…151 Ch 189, TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- VEHICLE EQUIP…151 Ch 186A, AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION…88 Ch 190, MOTOR VEHICLE SALES -- RECYCLERS57 Ch 189A, DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE35 Ch 187, FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAW15 Ch 190A, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SALES14 Ch 188, SERVICE OF PROCESS ON NONRESIDENT MO…7

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KRS § 186.402 Statement of legislative intent relating to young drivers
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It is the goal of the General Assembly to improve traffic safety and reduce traffic accident injuries and fatalities by controlling a young driver's exposure and progressively moving the driver into more difficult driving experiences prior to full licensure.
KRS § 186.403 Voluntary travel ID instruction permits, operator's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification cards -- Application -- Fees -- Issuance -- Administrative regulations
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driver's licenses, and personal identification cards -- Application -- Fees -- Issuance -- Administrative regulations. (1) The Transportation Cabinet shall develop a system of issuing voluntary travel ID instruction permits, operator's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and …
KRS § 186.405 Registration with United States Selective Service System -- Duties of cabinet
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cabinet. (1) Any United States male citizen or immigrant who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty-six (26) years of age shall be registered for the United States Selective Service System when applying to the Transportation Cabinet for the issuance, renewal,…
KRS § 186.407 Annual report on identity document issuance

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(1) Beginning no later than October 1, 2024, and annually thereafter, the cabinet shall report to the Legislative Research Commission for referral to the Interim Joint Committee on Transportation on identity document issuance at each regional licensing office. (2) The report requ…

KRS § 186.410 Operators' license -- Requirements and issuance -- Personal identification cards -- Driver training programs -- Application for travel ID or standard document -- Owner of motor vehicle considered operator when fully autonomous vehicle system engaged

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cards -- Driver training programs -- Application for travel ID or standard document -- Owner of motor vehicle considered operator when fully autonomous vehicle system engaged. (1) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, every person not exempted by KRS 186.420 and 1…

KRS § 186.4101 Renewal of license -- Reconciliation of four-year and eight-year renewal periods

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periods. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a license to operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped, or a personal identification card shall be renewed every eight (8) years prior to its expiration. Except as provided in KRS 186.410, a person seeking to …

KRS § 186.4102 Photograph required for operator's license, instructional permit, or personal identification card -- Identification number -- Age and organ donor designations -- Voluntary travel ID identity document -- When photograph not required

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personal identification card -- Identification number -- Age and organ donor designations -- Voluntary travel ID identity document -- When photograph not required. (1) Except as provided in subsection (9) of this section, the Transportation Cabinet shall issue operator's licenses…

KRS § 186.411 Issuance of driver's license to person with a seizure condition -- Conditions -- Notice and hearing -- Option for determination of ability by medical review board

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-- Notice and hearing -- Option for determination of ability by medical review board. (1) If a person with a seizure condition applies for an original, duplicate, modified, or renewal operator's license, or applies for an instruction permit, he or she shall be required by the cab…

KRS § 186.412 Application of United States citizen or permanent resident for instruction permit or operator's license -- Information and documents required -- Applicant without fixed residence -- Photograph -- Scanning and retaining of application information -- Temporary license or permit -- Birth certificate -- Oath

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permit or operator's license -- Information and documents required -- Applicant without fixed residence -- Photograph -- Scanning and retaining of application information -- Temporary license or permit -- Birth certificate -- Oath. (1) As used in this section, "applicant" means a…

KRS § 186.4121 Instruction permit or operator's license application for non-United States citizen or permanent resident -- Immigration status and personal identity documentation and verification -- Renewal or duplicate license -- Term of license

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citizen or permanent resident -- Immigration status and personal identity documentation and verification -- Renewal or duplicate license -- Term of license. (1) As used in this section, "applicant" means a person who: (a) Is not a United States citizen; (b) Has not been granted s…

KRS § 186.4122 Personal identification card application for United States citizen or permanent resident -- Photograph -- Scanning and retaining application information -- Proof of residency -- Homeless child or youth -- Issuance of personal identification card and operator's license or instruction permit -- Term of identification card

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permanent resident -- Photograph -- Scanning and retaining application information -- Proof of residency -- Homeless child or youth -- Issuance of personal identification card and operator's license or instruction permit -- Term of identification card. (1) As used in this section…

KRS § 186.4123 Personal identification card application for non-United States citizen or permanent resident -- Photograph -- Scanning of application documents -- Proof of residency -- Applicant without fixed residence -- Immigration documentation -- Immigration status and personal identity verification -- Term of identification card

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permanent resident -- Photograph -- Scanning of application documents -- Proof of residency -- Applicant without fixed residence -- Immigration documentation -- Immigration status and personal identity verification -- Term of identification card. (1) As used in this section, "app…

KRS § 186.4124 Definitions for section -- Administrative regulations -- Third-party application processors for identity documents -- Eligibility -- Fees

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application processors for identity documents -- Eligibility -- Fees. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Identity document" means an operator's license or personal identification card issued under KRS 186.4102, 186.412, 186.4121, 186.4122, or 186.4123; and (b) "Third-party entity"…

KRS § 186.4125 Documentation required for voluntary travel ID

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In order to apply for a voluntary travel ID identity document under KRS 186.403, the applicant shall present: (1) The applicant's certified birth certificate; (2) A valid, unexpired, United States passport or Permanent Resident Card (Form I- 551); or (3) For persons who meet the …

KRS § 186.415 Application for operator's license by military enlistee -- Conditions

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(1) Notwithstanding KRS 186.450, 186.452, and 186.454, a person who is under eighteen (18) years of age may apply for an operator's license if the person has: (a) Held an instruction permit for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days; and (b) Enlisted in the United States Arme…

KRS § 186.416 Renewal and update of operator's license electronically or by mail for military personnel and spouse and dependents stationed outside of Kentucky -- Veteran's designation on operator's license or personal ID card -- Administrative regulations

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military personnel and spouse and dependents stationed outside of Kentucky -- Veteran's designation on operator's license or personal ID card -- Administrative regulations. (Effective July 15, 2026) (1) If a resident of the Commonwealth currently serving in the United States mili…

KRS § 186.417 Issuance of operator's license or personal identification card to released felon -- Documentation required -- Processing and issuance -- Administrative regulations governing operator's licenses for eligible current inmates

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felon -- Documentation required -- Processing and issuance -- Administrative regulations governing operator's licenses for eligible current inmates. (1) The Transportation Cabinet shall issue to any felony offender, if the felony offender is eligible, released from the Kentucky D…

KRS § 186.418 Voluntary statewide child identification program -- Travel ID child identification -- Fee -- Term of child identification card

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identification -- Fee -- Term of child identification card. (1) The Transportation Cabinet shall implement a voluntary statewide child identification program. The program shall issue a photo personal identification card to a child two (2) to fifteen (15) years of age. (2) A paren…

KRS § 186.419 Additional documentation required for voluntary travel ID permit, license, or identification card -- Administrative regulations -- Proof of physical address and citizenship or immigration status

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or identification card -- Administrative regulations -- Proof of physical address and citizenship or immigration status. (1) In addition to the information required under KRS 186.412, 186.4121, 186.4122, and 186.4123, an applicant for a voluntary travel ID instruction permit, ope…

KRS § 186.420 Exemption of operators of road or farm machinery and persons in Armed Forces

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Forces. (1) No person need obtain an operator's license to operate a road roller, road machinery or any tractor or implement of husbandry temporarily drawn or propelled on the highways. (2) Every person in the service of the Army, Navy or Marine Corps of the United States, when f…

KRS § 186.430 Exemptions from Kentucky operator's license requirement

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) or (6) of this section, a person over the age of sixteen (16) who is a United States citizen and who is not a resident of Kentucky may drive in Kentucky for a period of time not to exceed one (1) year from the date the person enters Kentuc…

KRS § 186.435 Application for operator's license by driver who becomes Kentucky resident -- Verification of status in other jurisdiction -- Procedures for permanent residents -- Application of driver who becomes Kentucky resident

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resident -- Verification of status in other jurisdiction -- Procedures for permanent residents -- Application of driver who becomes Kentucky resident. (1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, a licensed driver who becomes a Kentucky resident shall, within thirty …

KRS § 186.440 Persons ineligible for operator's license -- Reinstatement fee

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An operator's license shall not be granted to: (1) Any person who is not a resident of Kentucky; (2) Any person under the age of sixteen (16); (3) Any person under the age of eighteen (18) who holds a valid Kentucky instruction permit issued pursuant to KRS 186.450, but who has n…

KRS § 186.442 Suspension or revocation of license or driving privileges in another jurisdiction -- Persons eligible for restricted license -- Application and supporting documents -- Issuance of license valid only in Kentucky -- Removal of restrictions -- Inapplicability to commercial driver's license

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jurisdiction -- Persons eligible for restricted license -- Application and supporting documents -- Issuance of license valid only in Kentucky -- Removal of restrictions -- Inapplicability to commercial driver's license. (1) The Transportation Cabinet shall, before issuing or rene…

KRS § 186.444 Medical review board -- Purpose -- Members -- Informal hearing -- Forms -- Procedures -- Medical report may supersede medical review board -- Authority of cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations -- Prohibition against age-based licensing limitations -- Appeal

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-- Procedures -- Medical report may supersede medical review board -- Authority of cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations -- Prohibition against age-based licensing limitations -- Appeal. (1) A medical review board shall be established to receive cases relating to the a…

KRS § 186.447 Motorcycle operator's license restriction -- Three-wheeled motorcycles

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The Transportation Cabinet shall establish a restriction on motorcycle operator's licenses which limits the operator to the operation of a three (3) wheeled motorcycle only.

KRS § 186.450 Instruction permits for motor vehicle and motorcycle -- Application -- Age requirements -- Restrictions on driving with permit -- Assessment of points -- Exemption from permit for applicant who completes motorcycle rider training course -- Administrative regulations -- Minors and adults who assume responsibility for them

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requirements -- Restrictions on driving with permit -- Assessment of points -- Exemption from permit for applicant who completes motorcycle rider training course -- Administrative regulations -- Minors and adults who assume responsibility for them. (1) A person who is at least fi…

KRS § 186.452 Intermediate license to operate a motor vehicle

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(1) Except as provided in KRS 186.415, a person who is under eighteen (18) years of age may apply for an intermediate license to operate a motor vehicle if the person has: (a) Attained the age of sixteen (16) years; (b) Held an instruction permit a minimum of one hundred eighty (…

KRS § 186.454 Intermediate license holder application process

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(1) Except as provided in KRS 186.415, a person with an intermediate license who is under the age of eighteen (18) years may apply for an operator's license to operate a motor vehicle if the person has: (a) Attained the age of seventeen (17) years; (b) Held an intermediate licens…

KRS § 186.456 Pilot project to provide operator's license skills testing in counties where testing is not offered -- Administration by Department of Kentucky State Police -- Report

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testing is not offered -- Administration by Department of Kentucky State Police -- Report. (1) As used in this section, "state police" means the Department of Kentucky State Police. (2) From September 1, 2024, until December 31, 2028, the state police shall operate a pilot progra…

KRS § 186.470 Application of minor -- Renewal of minor's license or permit -- Consent to release of academic information to cabinet -- Cancellation

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release of academic information to cabinet -- Cancellation. (1) (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this subsection, the application of any minor under the age of eighteen (18) for an operator's license, motorcycle operator's license, intermediate license, or any …

KRS § 186.480 Examination of applicants by Department of Kentucky State Police -- Vision test to be administered in compliance with KRS 186.577 -- Exemptions -- Road skills test

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Vision test to be administered in compliance with KRS 186.577 -- Exemptions - - Road skills test. (1) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall examine every applicant for an operator's license as identified in KRS 186.635, except as otherwise provided in this section. The ex…

KRS § 186A.500 Legislative finding

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The General Assembly finds that purchasers when buying vehicles are entitled to know if the vehicle has sustained prior severe damage. The most feasible mechanism for conveying that information is a designation on the title that the vehicle has previously sustained severe damage …

KRS § 186A.510 Definitions for KRS 186A.500 to 186A.550

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As used in KRS 186A.500 to 186A.550, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Brand" means a designation that is affixed as required by this chapter, or that has previously been affixed, to a motor vehicle title that establishes a portion of the history of the motor vehicle an…

KRS § 186.510 License to be in possession and to be shown on demand

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The licensee shall have his or her license in his or her immediate possession at all times when driving a motor vehicle and shall display it upon demand to a peace officer, a member of the Department of Kentucky State Police, or a field deputy or inspector of the Department of Ve…

KRS § 186A.520 Salvage titles -- Conditions for issuance -- Operation of vehicle with salvage title

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salvage title. (1) Except as provided in KRS 186A.555, a salvage title shall be obtained by the owner of a motor vehicle that meets the following definition of a salvage vehicle: (a) 1. A vehicle that has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged, to the extent that the total estimated…

KRS § 186.520 Duplicate license

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(1) A person whose license has been legitimately lost or destroyed, shall apply to the Transportation Cabinet in order to make application for a duplicate license. The person shall furnish satisfactory proof by affidavit substantiating the loss or destruction when applying for a …

KRS § 186A.525 Title for motor vehicle previously with branded title or salvage title

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If a motor vehicle had a brand previously affixed to its title or previously has been issued a salvage title in this or any other jurisdiction, the applicant for a title for that motor vehicle may, at the time of the application, notify the Transportation Cabinet of the prior exi…

KRS § 186A.530 Titles of rebuilt, water-damaged, and junk vehicles -- Insurance claim settlements for salvage vehicles -- Disclosure of title brand by owner or dealer -- Voidability of sale without disclosure -- Exemption -- Administrative regulations

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settlements for salvage vehicles -- Disclosure of title brand by owner or dealer - - Voidability of sale without disclosure -- Exemption -- Administrative regulations. (1) The owner of a motor vehicle that meets the definition of a salvage vehicle as set forth in KRS 186A.520(1) …

KRS § 186.531 Fees for licenses, permits, and identification cards -- Exceptions, when fee not to be assessed for personal identification cards -- Voluntary donation to organ donor program -- Acceptance of payment methods

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not to be assessed for personal identification cards -- Voluntary donation to organ donor program -- Acceptance of payment methods. (1) As used in this section: (a) "GF" means the general fund; (b) "IP" means instruction permit; (c) "License Fund" or "LF" means the KYTC photo lic…

KRS § 186.535 Earmark of funds from operator's license and motorcycle registration fees

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(1) From the portion of the fee for each eight (8) year original or renewal operator's license which is assigned to the photo license account under KRS 186.531, two dollars ($2) shall be credited to a special account within the road fund, and shall be used exclusively by the Tran…

KRS § 186A.535 Title for classic motor vehicle project -- Administrative regulations

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(1) The owner of a motor vehicle that meets the definition of a classic motor vehicle project may apply for a classic motor vehicle project certificate of title, which shall: (a) Bear on the face of the title the words "CLASSIC MOTOR VEHICLE PROJECT--NOT FOR ROAD USE"; and (b) No…

KRS § 186A.540 Written disclosure of damages to motor vehicle

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(1) An individual, or a dealer required to be licensed pursuant to KRS Chapter 190, shall disclose all damages to a motor vehicle: (a) Of which the individual or the dealer has direct knowledge; (b) Which result in repairs, for items other than wheels, tires, or glass, that excee…

KRS § 186.540 Application for corrected license or identification card upon change of address or name -- No charge for corrected identity document if street name or postal address changed or if document contains error

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address or name -- No charge for corrected identity document if street name or postal address changed or if document contains error. (1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, when any person, after applying for or receiving an operator's license or person…

KRS § 186A.550 Authority for administrative regulations to conform to federal requirement of uniformity, if imposed

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requirement of uniformity, if imposed. Notwithstanding the provisions of KRS 186A.510, 186A.520, and 186A.530, if the United States Department of Transportation requires a uniform method for titling salvage and junk vehicles, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet shall promulgate a…

KRS § 186.550 Courts to report convictions and send licenses to cabinet -- Exception for offenses committed under KRS Chapter 189A

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offenses committed under KRS Chapter 189A. (1) Except for offenses committed under KRS Chapter 189A, the clerk of any court having jurisdiction over offenses committed under motor vehicle laws shall report upon a form furnished by the cabinet the conviction, pleas or forfeiture o…

KRS § 186A.555 Titles of hail-damaged vehicles. (Effective until January 1, 2027)

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(1) Notwithstanding KRS 186A.500 to 186A.550, the owner of a motor vehicle that has been damaged solely by hail shall have the regular title of the vehicle branded as follows "Hail Damage" if: (a) The vehicle is in a condition that it can be legally operated on the highway; (b) T…

KRS § 186.560 Mandatory revocation or denial of license -- Causes -- Period of revocation or denial -- Prohibition against reductions of certain revocations or denials -- Limited exception relating to enrollment in alcohol or substance abuse education or treatment programs

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or denial -- Prohibition against reductions of certain revocations or denials -- Limited exception relating to enrollment in alcohol or substance abuse education or treatment programs. (1) The cabinet shall forthwith revoke the license of any operator of a motor vehicle upon rece…

KRS § 186.570 Denial or suspension of license -- Informal hearing -- Appeal -- Surrender of certificate -- Medical review board -- Prohibition against raising insurance on basis of denial or suspension for child support arrearage

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of certificate -- Medical review board -- Prohibition against raising insurance on basis of denial or suspension for child support arrearage. (1) The cabinet or its agent designated in writing for that purpose may deny any person an operator's license or may suspend the operator'…

KRS § 186.572 Assessment of penalty points for speeding on limited access highway

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Conviction for any one (1) of the following moving hazardous violations on a limited access highway or a limited access highway of four (4) or more lanes in Kentucky on which the speed limit is sixty-five (65) mph or higher shall be cause for assessment of the penalty points indi…