Kentucky has numerous regulations regarding your driver’s license, registration, and insurance, each with different fines, added points, license suspension requirements, and jail time. At Busald Funk Zevely, we want you to be aware of the ramifications of these offenses so that you can be prepared from the start. If you have any additional questions about the provided information, contact one of our traffic violation attorneys today.
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| Fine | Court Costs | Points Assessed | Potential Immediate License Suspension | Potential Jail Time | Offense Level | |
| License to be in Possession | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 90 days. KRS 532.090(2) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| No Operators/Moped License | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 90 days. KRS 532.090(2) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Failure to Notify Address Change to Department of Transportation | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 90 days. KRS 532.090(2) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Owner to Notify Clerk of Residence / Name Change | $500. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 12 months. KRS 532.090(1) | Class A Misdemeanor |
| Operating Vehicle with Expired Operators License | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 90 days. KRS 532.090(2) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Failure to Surrender Revoked Operators License | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 90 days. KRS 532.090(2) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Operating on Suspended / Revoked Operators License | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 90 days. KRS 532.090(2) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| No / Expired Kentucky Registration Receipt | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | No | Violation |
| Registration and Title Requirements of Vehicle Not Operated on Highway | $500. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 12 months. KRS 532.090(1) | Class A Misdemeanor |
| No / Expired Registration Plates | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | No | Violation |
| Improper Registration Plate | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | No | Violation |
| Improper Display of Registration Plate | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | No | Violation |
| Display of Illegal / Altered Registration Plate | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | No | Violation |
| Failure of Transferee of Vehicle to Promptly Apply for New Title / Registration | $500. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 12 months. KRS 532.090(1) | Class A Misdemeanor |
| Failure to Register Transfer of Motor Vehicle | $500. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 12 months. KRS 532.090(1) | Class A Misdemeanor |
| Permitting Operation of Motor Vehicle with Improper Registration | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | No | Violation |
| None / Improper Use of Temporary Tag When Required | $500. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 12 months. KRS 532.090(1) | Class A Misdemeanor |
| Improper Use of Dealer-Demonstrator Tags | $25 – $200. KRS 186.991 | $143 | 0 | No | 30 days. KRS 186.991 | Violation |
| Improper Use of Dealers Plates | $500. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | 12 months. KRS 532.090(1) | Class A Misdemeanor |
| Failure to Produce Insurance Card | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 0 | No | No | Violation |
| Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance / Security, 1st Offense | $500 – $1,000. KRS 304.99-060(1)(a)(1) | $143 | 0 | 1 year. KRS 304.99-060(1)(a)(2) | 90 days. KRS 304.99-060(1)(a)(1) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance / Security, 2nd Offense | $1,000 – $2,500. KRS 304.99-060(1)(a)(3) | $143 | 0 | 6 months –2 years. KRS 186.560(5) | 180 days. KRS 304.99-060(1)(a)(3) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Failure of Non-Owner Operator to Maintain Required Insurance, 1st Offense | $500 – $1,000. KRS 304.99-060(2)(a) | $143 | 0 | No | 90 days. KRS 304.99-060(2)(a) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Failure of Non-Owner Operator to Maintain Required Insurance, 2nd Offense | $1,000 – $2,500. KRS 304.99-060(2)(b) | $143 | 0 | 6 months –2 years. KRS 186.560(5) | 180 days. KRS 304.99-060(2)(b) | Class B Misdemeanor |
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