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Kentucky has numerous moving offenses, 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 the most frequently cited moving 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 | |
| Failure to Illuminate Head Lamps | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Failure to Dim Headlights | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Driving Too Slow for Traffic Conditions | $20 –$100. KRS 189.993(12) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Driving Too Fast for Traffic Conditions | $20 –$100. KRS 189.993(12) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Following Another Vehicle Too Closely | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 4 | No | No | Violation |
| Following Emergency Vehicle Too Closely | $60 –$500. KRS 189.993(8) | $143 | 4 | No | 30 days. KRS 189.993(8) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Failure to or Improper Signal | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Improper Passing | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 5 | No | No | Violation |
| Improper Lane Usage / Vehicles Keep Right Except to Pass | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Improper Use of Left Lane / Overtaking Vehicle | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Disregarding Compulsory Turn Lane | $20 –$100. KRS 189.993(12) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Disregarding Traffic Control Device, Traffic Light | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Disregarding Stop Sign | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Disregarding Railroad Crossing Flasher Lights | $30 –$100. KRS 189.990(11) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Failure to Stop at Railroad Crossings | $30 –$100. KRS 189.990(11) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Failure to Give Right of Way to Vehicle Passing Opposite Direction | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Disregard / Failure to Yield Right of Way | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Failure to Yield Right of Way to Funeral Procession | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 3 | No | 90 days. KRS 532.090(2) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Failure to Give Right of Way to Emergency Vehicle | $60 –$500. KRS 189.993(8) | $143 | 4 | No | 30 days. KRS 189.993(8) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Passing Loading / Unloading School / Church Bus, 1st Offense | $100 –$200. KRS 189.990(5) | $143 | 6 | No | 30 –60 days. KRS 189.990(5) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Passing Loading / Unloading School / Church Bus, 2nd Offense | $300 –$500. KRS 189.990(5) | $143 | 6 | No | 60 days –6 months. KRS 189.990(5) | Class A Misdemeanor |
| Driving on Wrong Side of Roadway | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 4 | No | No | Violation |
| Improper Start from Parked Position | $20 –$100. KRS 189.993(12) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Improperly on Left Side of Road | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Improper Turning (Illegal U-Turn) | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Distracted Driving (Texting While Driving) | $25 –$50. KRS 189.990(30)(b) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Careless Driving | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Reckless Driving | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 4 | No | No | Violation |
| Changing Drivers Car in Motion (Reckless Driving) | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 4 | No | No | Violation |
| Disregarding Signals from Officer Directing Traffic | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 3 | No | 90 days. KRS 532.090(2) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Instructional Permit Violations | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 3 | No | No | Violation |
| Leaving Scene of Accident / Failure to Render Aid or Assistance (Hit and Run) | $20 –$2,000. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 6 | No | 1 Year. KRS 189.990(1) | Class A Misdemeanor |
| Leaving the Scene of Accident / Failure to Render Aid with Death or Serious Physical Injury (Hit and Run) | $20 –$2,000. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 6 | No | 1 Year. KRS 189.990(1) | Class D Felony |
| Failure to Notify Owner of Damage to Unattended Vehicle | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 0 | No | No | Violation |
| Failure to Report Traffic Accident | $20 –$100. KRS 189.990(1) | $143 | 0 | No | No | Violation |
| Driving Without License / Negligence in Accident | $250. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | 6 | No | 90 days. KRS 532.090(2) | Class B Misdemeanor |
| Fleeing or Evading Police, 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle) | $1,000-10,000. KRS 534.030(1) | $143 | Hearing; possible suspension | Yes | 1-5 years. KRS 532.060(2) | Class D Felony |
| Fleeing or Evading Police, 2nd Degree (Motor Vehicle) | $500. KRS 534.040(2) | $143 | Hearing; possible suspension | Yes | 12 months. KRS 532.090(1) | Class A Misdemeanor |
| Racing Motor Vehicle on Public Highway | $60 –$200. KRS 189.993(5) | $143 | Hearing; possible suspension | Yes | 30 days. KRS 189.993(5) | Violation |
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