General Provisions

005. Policy on regulation and registration of vehicles -- License plates.

010. Definitions.

014. Branch offices for issuance of licenses.

015. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]

016. Cabinet may prescribe methods of record keeping.

018. Driving history records of operators -- Fees.

Motor Vehicle Licenses

020. Registration requirement -- Application for registration -- Application and other documents to be sent to Transportation Cabinet -- Renewal by mail -- Extension of renewal period for military personnel stationed outside United States.

021. Issuance of replacement plate, decal, registration certificate, or renewal for motor vehicle on which ad valorem taxes are delinquent or which is uninsured -- Option of purchaser to pay delinquent taxes.

023. Title and registration cancelled upon notice of transfer from another jurisdiction.

025. Cabinet to furnish list of owners of registered vehicles to Department of Revenue.

030. Form of application.

035. Repealed, 1962. [Repealed]

040. Issuance of certificate of registration -- Plates -- Clerk's fee -- Donations to child care assistance account -- Additional fees and distribution.

041. Special military-related license plates.

042. Accessible parking registration plates and parking privileges for persons with certain disabilities -- Application procedure -- Issuance.

0422. Display of international symbol of access on accessible parking registration plate.

0425. Accessible parking registration plate for vehicle used to transport persons with a disability -- Extension of legal parking period.

043. Special license plates for historic motor vehicles -- Permanent registration.

0435. Display of vintage Kentucky license plates on historic vehicle.

044. Repealed, July 14, 2000. [Repealed]

045. Discharge by payment in full -- Termination statement and record of termination of security interest -- Filing -- Time -- Fees -- Notations showing security interest.

047. Repealed, 1986. [Repealed]

050. Registration fees -- Voluntary donation for wildlife management and conservation activities and the agricultural program trust fund.

051. Year-round registration system -- Cabinet may designate separate registration years -- Staggered registration system for commercial motor vehicles.

052. License fee for driveaway operations -- Tags.

053. License for dealer-demonstrator trucks or tractors -- Fee -- Tags.

054. Renumbered in part as KRS 186.281.

055. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]

056. Refund of portion of extra weight fees when ownership and use of vehicle are changed; refund or credit when use permanently discontinued.

057. Repealed, 1987. [Repealed]

0571. Repealed, effective April 1, 1987. [Repealed]

058. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]

059. Operation of overweight commercial vehicle -- Ineligibility for exemption -- Department hearing -- Appeal.

060. Motor vehicles leased or owned by governmental units or emergency and ambulance vehicles operated by nonprofit corporations organized by units of government -- Use of official plates on motor vehicles leased by governmental entity.

061. Motor vehicles owned by nonprofit volunteer fire department, volunteer fire prevention unit, or volunteer fire protection unit.

065. State-owned vehicles -- How marked -- Exceptions.

067. Publicly owned vehicles, how marked -- Exceptions.

068. Transit tag for transporting motor vehicle out of state -- Administrative regulations -- Exclusion of motor vehicle dealers and distributors.

070. Registration of manufacturers and dealers -- Dealer's plates and stickers -- Names of drivers authorized to use dealer's plates to be available to law enforcement agencies -- Revocation of licenses -- Appeal.

072. Commercial motor vehicle temporary registration placard -- Application process -- Uses -- Record of use -- Activation.

073. Commercial trailer temporary registration placard -- Application process -- Uses -- Record of use -- Activation.

074. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]

076. Repealed, 1986. [Repealed]

080. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

090. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

100. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

110. Interchangeable bodies -- Fees.

115. Registration of vehicle assembled from parts of wrecked or salvaged motor vehicles.

120. Refund of portion of fee when motor vehicle destroyed.

130. Proportionate fees for commercial vehicle operated after registration year began.

140. Reciprocity for nonresidents.

145. Registration of nonresident by use of copy of registration or title document.

150. Residents not to use license of other states.

160. Motor numbers essential to registration -- Assignment of number.

162. Special license plates for members or supporters of certain groups and organizations -- Initial and renewal fees -- Combination of special license plate with personalized license plate -- Special license plates for motorcycles.

164. Collection and distribution of special license plate fees -- Design, printing, and replacement -- Application process -- Voluntary contribution for designated group -- Administrative regulations -- Audit of special license plate funds.

165. Exchange of one special license plate for another -- Transfer of special license plate to another vehicle.

166. Perpetual production of certain special license plates -- Design of Purple Heart license plates.

167. Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. -- Petition for voluntary contributions under KRS 186.164.

168. Voluntary contributions to veterans' program trust fund upon registering vehicle.

170. Display of registration plates, insignia -- Decals to cover corporation trademark -- Registration years.

1701. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

1702. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

171. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

172. Special license plates for firefighters.

1721. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

1722. I Support Veterans special license plate.

1723. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

1724. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

1725. Repealed, 2003. [Repealed]

1726. Repealed, 2003 . [Repealed]

1727. Repealed, 2003. [Repealed]

173. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

1731. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

1732. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

1733. Repealed, 2003. [Repealed]

174. Personalized license plates.

175. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]

1751. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

176. Repealed, 1972. [Repealed]

1761. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

1765. Repealed, 2003. [Repealed]

177. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

1775. Repealed, 2003. [Repealed]

178. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

179. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

180. Duplicate receipts and plates -- Clerk's fees -- Cancellation of registration and issuance of new plates upon loss of plate -- Reporting of lost plates -- Issuance of plates upon removal from one county to another -- Reinstatement after revocation under KRS 186A.040 -- Proof of insurance.

181. Seizure of canceled plates by Department of Kentucky State Police.

182. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

1831. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

1835. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

184. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

185. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

186. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

1861. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

1862. Repealed, 2003. [Repealed]

1863. Repealed, 2003. [Repealed]

1864. Repealed, 2003. [Repealed]

1865. Repealed, 1997 [Repealed]

18651. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

1866. Repealed, 2003. [Repealed]

1867. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

1868. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

18685. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

1869. Repealed, 2003. [Repealed]

187. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

188. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

189. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

190. Change of registration upon transfer of ownership -- Permitted registration plate transfers -- Clerk's fee.

191. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]

1911. Replacement of vehicle identification number.

192. Evidence required of excise tax payment.

193. Evidence required of ad valorem tax payment.

195. Repealed, 1964. [Repealed]

200. Contents of bill of sale.

210. False statements in applications prohibited -- Possession of plates and receipts.

220. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

230. County clerk's duties -- Lien on vehicle, effect -- Issuance of plate without collecting taxes and fees prohibited.

232. Registration not transferable until taxes paid, lien released, and proof of insurance and notarized affidavit presented.

235. Repealed, 1982. [Repealed]

240. Cabinet to furnish forms and plates -- Records -- Receipts -- Reflectorized license plate program fund -- Use of receipts -- Accounting by clerk -- Audit.

245. Posting of notice about 2006 increases in fees of county clerks.

250. Repealed, 1962. [Repealed]

260. Arrests and bail for violations.

270. City license taxes on trucks, tractors and trailers -- Notice of new or increased tax.

275. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]

276. Repealed, 1998. [Repealed]

280. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]

281. Seat and other vehicle taxes.

285. Repealed, 1966. [Repealed]

286. Apportionment of seat taxes.

290. Information on motor vehicle emissions test status and compliance.

Operator's License

400. Duties of Transportation Cabinet -- Administration of laws.

401. Definitions of "operator's license" and "commercial driver's license."

402. Statement of legislative intent relating to young drivers.

405. Registration with United States Selective Service System -- Duties of cabinet.

410. Operators' licenses -- Requirements and issuance -- Personal identification cards, validity -- Driver training programs.

4101. Reconciliation of two-year and four-year renewal periods.

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.

412. License application -- Temporary license -- Personal identification card -- Child identification program -- Renewal of license by mail by citizens in military serving out-of-state -- Limited exemption for citizens with expired licenses who are returning from military -- Medical insignia -- Anatomical gift -- Limitation on number of licenses -- Married woman's name -- Witnesses for anatomical gifts -- "Veteran" designation.

4125. Use of original hospital birth certificate as proof of applicant's age.

413. Repealed, 2002. [Repealed]

414. Repealed, 1978. [Repealed]

415. Application for operator's license by military enlistee -- Conditions.

420. Exemption of operators of road or farm machinery and persons in Armed Forces.

430. Exemption of nonresidents.

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

440. Persons ineligible for operator's license -- Reinstatement fee and exemption.

442. Suspension or revocation of license or driving privileges in another jurisdiction -- Persons eligible for restricted license -- Issuance of license valid only in Kentucky -- Removal of restrictions -- Inapplicability to commercial driver's license.

444. Medical review board -- Purpose -- Members -- Informal hearing -- Authority of cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations -- Prohibition against age-based licensing limitations -- Appeal.

445. Repealed, 1950. [Repealed]

450. Instruction permits for motor vehicle and motorcycle -- Application -- Age requirements -- Restrictions on driving with permit.

452. Intermediate license to operate a motor vehicle.

454. Intermediate license holder application process.

455. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]

460. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]

470. Application of minor -- Renewal of minor's license or permit -- Parental consent to release of academic information to cabinet -- Cancellation.

480. Examination of applicants by Department of Kentucky State Police -- Exemptions.

490. Duties of the circuit clerk.

495. Alphabetical index of operators' licenses.

500. Repealed, 1958. [Repealed]

510. License to be in possession and to be shown on demand.

520. Duplicate license.

530. Repealed, 1948. [Repealed]

531. Fees for licenses, permits, and identification cards.

5315. Posting of notice about 1994 increases in fees of circuit clerks.

535. Earmark of funds from operator's license fees.

540. Licensee to apply for corrected license upon change of address or name -- No charge for corrected license if street name or postal address changed.

550. Courts to report convictions and send licenses to cabinet.

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.

565. Repealed, 1991. [Repealed]

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.

572. Assessment of penalty points for speeding on limited access highway.

574. State traffic school for new drivers and for traffic offenders -- Fee -- Procedures -- County attorney-operated traffic safety program.

575. Repealed, 1956. [Repealed]

576. Definitions for KRS 186.576 to 186.579.

577. Testing applicants for initial operator's license or initial instruction permit -- Restrictions or driving privileges based on visual acuity test -- Certain drivers restricted to use of bioptic telescopic devices.

578. Visual acuity requirements for certified driver training program -- Testing of knowledge of motor vehicle laws -- Out-of-state drivers establishing residence in Kentucky -- Restriction on taking of operator's license examination after three failings -- Consequence of failure to pass examination.

579. Restricted operator's license requiring daytime driving and use of bioptic telescopic device -- Removal of restrictions -- Renewal.

580. Appeals.

590. Minor's negligence imputed to person signing application or allowing him to drive.

600. Repealed, 1990. [Repealed]

610. Prohibited uses of licenses -- Fraud in application.

620. Unlawful to drive or permit another to drive without license -- Display of license on request of peace officer -- Defense.

630. Renting a motor vehicle to another.

640. Driving without operator's license is evidence of negligence in accident.

6401. Persons required to complete examinations under KRS 186.480.

Habitual Violator

641. When abstract of driving record to be certified to county attorney.

642. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

643. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

644. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

645. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

646. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

647. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

648. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

649. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

Registration of Trailers

650. Definitions for KRS 186.650 to 186.700.

655. Time of registration -- Application -- Affidavit -- Sales tax.

660. Trailer, semitrailer, mobile home or recreational vehicle last registered in another state.

665. Inability to register trailer, semitrailer, mobile home or recreational vehicle before April 1.

670. Application blanks -- Registration receipt and plate.

675. Annual fees -- Permanent registration and fee.

680. Registration fees for portion of year.

685. Registration plates -- Design.

690. Application of KRS 186.045 and 186.070 to 186.240.

695. Exemptions.

700. Department of Vehicle Regulation to administer KRS 186.650 to 186.700 -- Cooperation with Transportation Cabinet.

750. Definitions for KRS 186.750 and 186.752.

752. Safety inspection required for vehicles converted to the use of natural gas after January 1, 2013 -- Certification to owner and cabinet -- Administrative regulations -- Directions to cabinet.

Nonresident Violators' Compact

860. Authorization to develop and join the Nonresident Violator Compact.

865. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]

870. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

875. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

880. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

885. R epealed, 2005.

890. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

891. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

892. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

893. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

894. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

895. Repealed, 2005. [Repealed]

Penalties

990. Penalties.

991. Penalties.

992. Repealed, 2000. [Repealed]