Kentucky Code — 38025
Browse 261 sections in division 38025 of the Kentucky code. Each section page includes the full statutory text, official source links, and citation guidance.
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- § 186.005. Policy on regulation and registration of vehicles -- License plates.
- § 186.010. Definitions for chapter.
- § 186.014. Branch offices for processing titling and registration transactions.
- § 186.015. Repealed, 1966.
- § 186.016. Cabinet may prescribe methods of record keeping.
- § 186.017. Transportation Cabinet to establish fees relating to titling and registering motor vehicles by administrative regulation.
- § 186.018. Driving history records of operators -- Fees.
- § 186.020. 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 -- Exceptions. (Effective until January 1, 2027)
- § 186.020. 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 -- Exceptions. (Effective January 1, 2027)
- § 186.021. 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.
- § 186.023. Title and registration cancelled upon notice of transfer from another jurisdiction.
- § 186.025. Cabinet to furnish list of owners of registered vehicles to Department of Revenue.
- § 186.030. Form of application.
- § 186.032. Voluntary inclusion of information that an owner, lesser, or operator of a motor vehicle is deaf or hard of hearing or has a communication disorder in Kentucky vehicle registration system database -- Deaf or hard of hearing protection trust fund -- Notice of availability of database designation.
- § 186.035. Repealed, 1962.
- § 186.038. Authorized methods of payment -- Status of fees charged to a county clerk.
- § 186.040. Issuance of certificate of registration -- Plates -- Clerk's fee -- Donations to child care assistance account -- Additional fees and distribution. (Effective until January 1, 2027)
- § 186.040. Issuance of certificate of registration -- Plates -- Clerk's fee -- Donations to child care assistance account -- Additional fees and distribution. (Effective January 1, 2027)
- § 186.041. Special military-related license plates.
- § 186.042. Accessible parking registration plates and parking privileges for persons with certain disabilities -- Application procedure -- Issuance.
- § 186.0422. Display of international symbol of access on accessible parking registration plate.
- § 186.0425. Accessible parking registration plate for vehicle used to transport persons with a disability -- Extension of legal parking period.
- § 186.043. Special license plates for historic motor vehicles -- Permanent registration.
- § 186.0435. Display of vintage Kentucky license plates on historic vehicle.
- § 186.044. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.045. Discharge by payment in full -- Duties of secured party when security interest is discharged -- Filing -- Time -- Fees -- Notations showing security interest -- Clerk not liable for accepting fraudulent termination statement.
- § 186.047. Repealed, 1986.
- § 186.049. Voluntary donation to the Kentucky Circuit Clerks' Trust for Life to promote organ donation.
- § 186.050. Registration fees -- Voluntary donation for wildlife management and conservation activities and the agricultural program trust fund -- Collection of electric vehicle ownership fees.
- § 186.051. Year-round registration system -- Cabinet may designate separate registration years -- Staggered registration system for commercial motor vehicles.
- § 186.052. Repealed, 2015.
- § 186.053. License for dealer-demonstrator trucks or tractors -- Fee -- Tags.
- § 186.054. Renumbered in part as KRS 186.281.
- § 186.055. Repealed, 1966.
- § 186.056. Refund of portion of extra weight fees when ownership and use of vehicle are changed; refund or credit when use permanently discontinued.
- § 186.057. Repealed, 1987.
- § 186.0571. Repealed, April 1, 1987.
- § 186.058. Repealed, 1966.
- § 186.059. Operation of overweight commercial vehicle -- Ineligibility for exemption -- Department hearing -- Appeal.
- § 186.060. 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.
- § 186.061. Motor vehicles owned by nonprofit volunteer fire department, volunteer fire prevention unit, or volunteer fire protection unit. (Effective until January 1, 2027)
- § 186.061. Motor vehicles owned by nonprofit volunteer fire department, volunteer fire prevention unit, or volunteer fire protection unit. (Effective January 1, 2027)
- § 186.065. State-owned vehicles -- How marked -- Exceptions.
- § 186.067. Publicly owned vehicles, how marked -- Exceptions.
- § 186.068. Transit tag for transporting motor vehicle out of state -- Administrative regulations -- Exclusion of motor vehicle dealers and distributors.
- § 186.070. 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.
- § 186.072. Commercial motor vehicle temporary registration placard -- Application process -- Uses -- Record of use -- Activation.
- § 186.073. Commercial trailer temporary registration placard -- Application process -- Uses -- Record of use -- Activation.
- § 186.074. Repealed, 1982.
- § 186.076. Repealed, 1986.
- § 186.077. Street-legal special purpose vehicles -- Requirements -- Prohibitions -- Registration, inspection, and renewal -- Administrative regulations. (Effective until January 1, 2028)
- § 186.077. Street-legal special purpose vehicles -- Requirements -- Prohibitions -- Registration, inspection, and renewal -- Administrative regulations. (Effective January 1, 2028)
- § 186.078. Local government ordinance on operation of street-legal special purpose vehicles permitted.
- § 186.080. Repealed, 1950.
- § 186.090. Repealed, 1950.
- § 186.100. Repealed, 1950.
- § 186.110. Interchangeable bodies -- Fees.
- § 186.115. Registration of vehicle assembled from parts of wrecked or salvaged motor vehicles.
- § 186.120. Refund of portion of fee when motor vehicle destroyed.
- § 186.130. Proportionate fees for commercial vehicle operated after registration year began.
- § 186.140. Reciprocity for nonresidents.
- § 186.145. Registration of nonresident by use of copy of registration or title document.
- § 186.150. Residents not to use license of other states.
- § 186.160. Motor numbers essential to registration -- Assignment of number.
- § 186.162. 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. (Effective until January 1, 2027)
- § 186.162. 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. (Effective January 1, 2027)
- § 186.163. Special license plates for specified military units -- Qualifications -- Proof required.
- § 186.164. 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 -- Annual report.
- § 186.165. Exchange of one special license plate for another -- Transfer of special license plate to another vehicle.
- § 186.166. Perpetual production of certain special license plates -- Design of Purple Heart license plates.
- § 186.167. Repealed, 2019.
- § 186.168. Voluntary contributions to veterans' program trust fund upon registering vehicle.
- § 186.170. Retention of receipt -- Display of registration plates -- Registration years.
- § 186.1701. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.1702. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.171. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.172. Special license plates for firefighters.
- § 186.1721. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.1722. I Support Veterans special license plate.
- § 186.1723. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.1724. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.1725. Repealed, 2003.
- § 186.1726. Repealed, 2003 .
- § 186.1727. Repealed, 2003.
- § 186.173. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.1731. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.1732. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.1733. Repealed, 2003.
- § 186.174. Personalized license plates.
- § 186.175. Repealed, 1966.
- § 186.1751. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.176. Repealed, 1972.
- § 186.1761. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.1765. Repealed, 2003.
- § 186.177. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.1775. Repealed, 2003.
- § 186.178. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.179. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.180. 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. (Effective until January 1, 2027)
- § 186.180. 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. (Effective January 1, 2027)
- § 186.181. Seizure of canceled plates by Department of Kentucky State Police.
- § 186.182. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.1831. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.1835. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.184. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.185. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.186. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.1861. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.1862. Repealed, 2003.
- § 186.1863. Repealed, 2003.
- § 186.1864. Repealed, 2003.
- § 186.1865. Repealed, 1997
- § 186.18651. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.1866. Repealed, 2003.
- § 186.1867. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.1868. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.18685. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.1869. Repealed, 2003.
- § 186.187. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.188. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.189. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.190. Change of registration upon transfer of ownership -- Permitted registration plate transfers -- Clerk's fee. (Effective until January 1, 2027)
- § 186.190. Change of registration upon transfer of ownership -- Permitted registration plate transfers -- Clerk's fee. (Effective January 1, 2027)
- § 186.191. Repealed, 1982.
- § 186.1911. Replacement of vehicle identification number -- Fee.
- § 186.192. Evidence required of excise tax payment.
- § 186.193. Evidence required of ad valorem tax payment.
- § 186.195. Repealed, 1964.
- § 186.200. Contents of bill of sale.
- § 186.210. False statements in applications prohibited -- Possession of plates and receipts.
- § 186.220. Repealed, 1950.
- § 186.230. County clerk's duties -- Lien on vehicle, effect -- Issuance of plate without collecting taxes and fees prohibited.
- § 186.232. Registration not transferable until taxes paid, lien released, and proof of insurance and notarized affidavit presented.
- § 186.235. Repealed, 1982.
- § 186.240. Cabinet to furnish forms and plates -- Records -- Receipts -- Reflectorized license plate program fund -- Use of receipts -- Accounting by clerk -- Audit.
- § 186.245. Posting of notice about 2006 increases in fees of county clerks.
- § 186.250. Repealed, 1962.
- § 186.260. Arrests and bail for violations.
- § 186.270. City license taxes on trucks, tractors and trailers -- Notice of new or increased tax.
- § 186.275. Repealed, 1966.
- § 186.276. Repealed, 1998.
- § 186.280. Repealed, 1966.
- § 186.281. Repealed, 2015.
- § 186.285. Repealed, 1966.
- § 186.286. Repealed, 2015.
- § 186.290. Information on motor vehicle emissions test status and compliance.
- § 186.400. Duties of Transportation Cabinet -- Administration of laws.
- § 186.401. Definitions for KRS 186.400 to 186.640.
- § 186.402. Statement of legislative intent relating to young drivers.
- § 186.403. Voluntary travel ID instruction permits, operator's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and personal identification cards -- Application -- Fees -- Issuance -- Administrative regulations.
- § 186.405. Registration with United States Selective Service System -- Duties of cabinet.
- § 186.407. Annual report on identity document issuance.
- § 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.
- § 186.4101. Renewal of license -- Reconciliation of four-year and eight-year renewal periods.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 186.4124. Definitions for section -- Administrative regulations -- Third-party application processors for identity documents -- Eligibility -- Fees.
- § 186.4125. Documentation required for voluntary travel ID.
- § 186.413. Repealed, 2002.
- § 186.414. Repealed, 1978.
- § 186.415. Application for operator's license by military enlistee -- Conditions.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 186.418. Voluntary statewide child identification program -- Travel ID child identification -- Fee -- Term of child identification card.
- § 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.
- § 186.420. Exemption of operators of road or farm machinery and persons in Armed Forces.
- § 186.430. Exemptions from Kentucky operator's license requirement.
- § 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.
- § 186.440. Persons ineligible for operator's license -- Reinstatement fee.
- § 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.
- § 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.
- § 186.445. Repealed, 1950.
- § 186.447. Motorcycle operator's license restriction -- Three-wheeled motorcycles.
- § 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.
- § 186.452. Intermediate license to operate a motor vehicle.
- § 186.454. Intermediate license holder application process.
- § 186.455. Repealed, 1958.
- § 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.
- § 186.460. Repealed, 1958.
- § 186.470. Application of minor -- Renewal of minor's license or permit -- Consent to release of academic information to cabinet -- Cancellation.
- § 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.
- § 186.490. Repealed, 2023.
- § 186.495. Repealed, 2019.
- § 186.500. Repealed, 1958.
- § 186.510. License to be in possession and to be shown on demand.
- § 186.520. Duplicate license.
- § 186.530. Repealed, 1948.
- § 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.
- § 186.5315. Repealed, 2019.
- § 186.535. Earmark of funds from operator's license and motorcycle registration fees.
- § 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.
- § 186.550. Courts to report convictions and send licenses to cabinet -- Exception for offenses committed under KRS Chapter 189A.
- § 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.
- § 186.565. Repealed, 1991.
- § 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.
- § 186.572. Assessment of penalty points for speeding on limited access highway.
- § 186.574. State traffic school for new drivers and for traffic offenders -- Fees -- Fee in lieu of court costs -- Procedures -- County attorney-operated traffic safety program.
- § 186.575. Repealed, 1956.
- § 186.576. Definitions for KRS 186.576 to 186.579.
- § 186.577. Testing applicants for initial operator's license or initial instruction permit -- Restrictions or driving privileges based on visual acuity test -- Testing not required for license renewal -- Certain drivers restricted to use of bioptic telescopic devices -- Administrative regulations -- Fees to cover costs of testing -- Deposit of fees in photo license account.
- § 186.578. Visual acuity requirements for certified driver training program -- Testing of knowledge of motor vehicle laws -- Daytime and nighttime operator's license examinations -- 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.
- § 186.579. Restricted operator's license requiring daytime driving, use of bioptic telescopic device, and vehicle with left and right outside mirrors -- Removal of restrictions -- Annual submission of comprehensive visual examination -- Suspension of license.
- § 186.580. Appeals.
- § 186.590. Minor's negligence imputed to person signing application or allowing him or her to drive.
- § 186.600. Repealed, 1990.
- § 186.610. Prohibited uses of licenses -- Fraud in application.
- § 186.620. Unlawful to drive or permit another to drive without license -- Display of license on request of peace officer -- Defense.
- § 186.630. Renting a motor vehicle to another.
- § 186.635. Persons required to complete examinations under KRS 186.480 -- Reinstatement.
- § 186.640. Driving without operator's license is evidence of negligence in accident.
- § 186.6401. Renumbered as KRS 186.635.
- § 186.641. When abstract of driving record to be certified to county attorney.
- § 186.642. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.643. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.644. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.645. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.646. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.647. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.648. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.649. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.650. Definitions for KRS 186.650 to 186.700.
- § 186.655. Time of registration -- Application -- Affidavit -- Sales tax.
- § 186.660. Trailer, semitrailer, mobile home or recreational vehicle last registered in another state.
- § 186.665. Inability to register trailer, semitrailer, mobile home or recreational vehicle before April 1.
- § 186.670. Application blanks -- Registration receipt and plate.
- § 186.675. Annual fees -- Permanent registration and fee. (Effective until January 1, 2027)
- § 186.675. Annual fees -- Permanent registration and fee. (Effective January 1, 2027)
- § 186.680. Registration fees for portion of year.
- § 186.685. Registration plates -- Design.
- § 186.690. Application of KRS 186.045 and 186.070 to 186.240.
- § 186.695. Exemptions.
- § 186.700. Department of Vehicle Regulation to administer KRS 186.650 to 186.700 -- Cooperation with Transportation Cabinet.
- § 186.750. Definitions for KRS 186.750 and 186.752.
- § 186.752. 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.
- § 186.760. Definitions for KRS 186.760 to 186.779.
- § 186.763. Use of fully autonomous vehicle permissible -- Conditions -- Law enforcement interaction plan.
- § 186.766. Insurance requirements for operation of fully autonomous vehicle.
- § 186.769. Title and registration requirements.
- § 186.770. Use of motor vehicle with automated driving system permissible -- Conditions.
- § 186.773. Application of KRS Chapter 281 to fully autonomous vehicle that is a motor carrier.
- § 186.776. Transportation Cabinet is sole agency for implementation of KRS 186.760 to 186.779 -- Administrative regulations.
- § 186.779. Limitation on regulatory authority of other public agencies regarding fully autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems.
- § 186.860. Authorization to develop and join the Nonresident Violator Compact.
- § 186.865. Repealed, 2000.
- § 186.870. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.875. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.880. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.885. R epealed, 2005.
- § 186.890. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.891. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.892. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.893. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.894. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.895. Repealed, 2005.
- § 186.990. Penalties.
- § 186.991. Penalties.
- § 186.992. Repealed, 2000.