• Traffic Tickets

     
    Sponsored By
    Enter your Zip Code below to get a Free Quote. We suggest getting quotes from both companies to ensure you get the best rate. There is no obligation to purchase.
    • You could save hundreds!
    • Get a FREE quote
    • 24/7 live support

    • Get fast, free quotes in minutes
    • Buy your policy instantly online
    • Print your ID cards right away

    Driving infractions are recorded on your driving record according to the state's point system as a way of controlling unsafe and reckless drivers in Kentucky.

    Your driver's license can actually be suspended once you have accumulated a certain number of points (12 points within two years, or seven points if you're under 18), and some driving violations go beyond just earning you a ticket and points―they could cause immediate suspension or revocation of your license. Check out our Suspended License section for more details.

    Top Moving Violations and Non-Moving Violations

    Whether intentional or accidental, there are several mistakes drivers make that often result in costly consequences―tickets and accidents. These include both moving and non-moving traffic violations.

    Moving violations include those traffic infractions that occur when a vehicle is in motion, and non-moving violations include traffic infractions that occur when a vehicle is not in motion.

    Moving Violation Examples

    • Driving too fast or too slow
    • Ignoring or failing to notice road signs and changes in traffic lights
    • Not using your turn signals or failing to notice another driver's turn signals
    • Driving too close to other vehicles
    • Failing to correctly pass or attempting to prevent another driver from passing you

    Non-Moving Violation Examples

    • Parking in front of a fire hydrant
    • Parking in a no-parking zone
    • Parking in front of an expired meter

    Receiving traffic tickets can result in a big increase in your insurance premiums, even if you take care of them through standard channels. The best way to avoid unnecessary rate increases is simply to be a safe driver and follow the rules of the road at all times.

    Top State Traffic School

    The Kentucky State Traffic School (STS) program can help you lower the points accumulated on your driver license and possibly satisfy a citation.

    In order to be eligible for STS, you must:

    • Not be under suspension.
    • Only attend for minor traffic violations.
    • Only attend once every 12 months.
    • Be referred by the court.

    If you're eligible for STS, the court will send a referral (which is basically an order) to the Division of Driver Licensing (DDL) and the DDL will send you a letter with instructions to follow. When you reply with the $15 enrollment fee, the DDL will send a letter with your STS date, time, and location.

    Once you're signed up for traffic school, it becomes a court requirement that must be satisfied. If you fail to attend the scheduled session, your license could be suspended until you complete the course.

    If there's an emergency reason you need to reschedule, please email the DDL at the address on the agency Web site (scroll down to Contact Information). Be sure to include your name, address, driver license number, and the reason you need to reschedule.

    Out-of-State Issues

    Kentucky drivers who receive tickets in other states may attend the Kentucky STS if their out-of-state judge gives them permission. If this is the case for you, simply send the $15 enrollment fee and a letter to the DDL explaining the situation. Include your name, address, and license and Social Security numbers, as well as the location of the school you'd like to attend.

    Out-of-state drivers who receive tickets in Kentucky will have the option of attending the Kentucky STS or the traffic school in their home state.

    For more information regarding STS, including locations and scheduling times, check out the DDL's information page and the main STS Web site and FAQ.


     
    Sponsored Links
    www.progressive.com
    Enjoy average savings of $550. Get your free auto insurance quote now.
    www.progressive.com
    www.GEICO.com
    $300? $400? $500? See how much you could save on auto insurance.
    www.GEICO.com
    www.Travelers.com
    Get a Free Instant Insurance Quote. See How Much You Could Save.
    www.Travelers.com

    Our content is updated based on input from users like you. Help make it better!

    Give your input
    Products & Services Products & Services
    • Auto Loans

      Auto Loans

      Shop online for a competitive loan that offers affordable payments and low interest rates.

    • Driving Record

      Driving Record

      Obtain a copy of your driving record. Find quality services for obtaining a copy of your driving record.

    • Changing Your Name

      Changing Your Name

      After tying the knot, update your name with the state on your driver's license, registration and title.

    • Practice Test

      Practice Test

      Be prepared for test day by taking sample multiple-choice exams on traffic laws and road signs.

    • Buying & Selling

      Buying & Selling

      Get the right price whether you are buying a new or used vehicle or selling your old set of wheels.

    Find Traffic Ticket Attorneys

    Fight your traffic ticket now!
    Free consultation from a local traffic ticket attorney. No office visits necessary. No court visits, either.

    State: Kentucky
    County:

    Traffic Attorneys for:
    DUI, Speeding, Disregarding a Red Light, Stop Sign Violation, Failure to Yield, Drivers License Violations, Failure to Appear in Court and more.


    TixNix

    Fight your traffic ticket now.