I was pulled over in Kentucky with expired tags for two years and no insurance. The officer cited me for these violations. I have no prior violations, and although I am getting insurance today, I don't have the funds to renew my tags. What are my options, and what potential penalties am I facing?

Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 16, 2025

If the tags are corrected, they will likely be dismissed. If you did not have insurance, that will likely be a $500 fine and court costs, part of which may be suspended by the Court. No insurance is also an enhanceable offense, which means if you get another No Insurnace charge within five years... View More

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Need Togo to court and ask judge if I can go to traffic school. What's gonna happen to me

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answered on May 28, 2024

When you go to court for your first citation, the judge will review the details of your case, including the fact that you were going 22 miles over the limit in a work zone and following too closely. Be prepared to explain your situation and express your willingness to take responsibility for your... View More

I know someone that was pulled over 3 days after I was and they received something in the mail about their court date about a week ago but I haven’t. Do I need to show? What happens if I don’t show?

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answered on May 7, 2024

Call the County Court where you were stopped and see if there is a charge against you. If near a City then also call that City Court. Your Citation should tell you what Court your are charged in and what the Docket # is. If you miss Court then your license will be suspended or you will be... View More

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I have the title. I just need someone else to get the car out of there with a valid license and I have that too. They're saying that. I can't get it out with my license even though i'm the car owner c I found out this morning, My license is suspended, but it says on the kentucky.gov... View More

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answered on Mar 26, 2024

The laws and regulations regarding towing and impound retrieval can vary significantly depending on the location and the specific policies of the towing service. In Kentucky, as mentioned on the official state website, a licensed driver is typically allowed to pick up an impounded vehicle on behalf... View More

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Suspended. The judge lifted the FTA today so will my license be reinstated now automatically?

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answered on Feb 1, 2024

In Kentucky, when a Failure to Appear (FTA) is lifted by a judge, it means that the court has recognized and addressed your absence from the scheduled court date. However, the lifting of the FTA itself does not automatically reinstate your driver's license if it has been suspended due to the... View More

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DURING THE STOP I TOLD HIM HE COULD NOT SEARCH MY VEHICLE BUT HE DID ANYWAY AND USED EXCESSIVE FORCE HURTING MY SHOULDER WHAT CAN I DO

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answered on Jan 21, 2024

In Kentucky, if you were stopped for a seatbelt violation that you believe was unjustified, you can contest the ticket in court. During the hearing, you can explain the circumstances, such as adjusting your seatbelt at a red light, and present any evidence you have to support your case. It's... View More

I once was told that a friend was offered a deal if he was to plead guilty. He would receive no points in his record after he completed his assigned course. But three-days later, was called in for a hearing and was handed out a 90 days suspension on top of that.

Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 13, 2023

What you describe is two fold. Part of the penalties (criminal) are administered and enforced by the Court. Other half of penalties (admin) are administered and enforced by Drivers Licensing. They are separate and distinct but the don’t give you this information when you are going through it.

I rented a car from Enterprise on June 11, which had only temporary plates that expired on June 15. I wasn't aware of the expiration until I received a citation for expired plates in July. After notifying Enterprise, they offered me reward points but didn't provide any initial... View More

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answered on Jul 12, 2025

You're right to feel frustrated—Enterprise had a responsibility to provide you with a properly registered vehicle, and expired temporary plates put you at unnecessary legal risk. While rental agreements often include clauses limiting their liability for tickets, that doesn’t mean they’re... View More

I live in Kentucky and recently received a ticket for expired tags that I thought my mother had renewed. She forgot, and they're now expired for nearly a year. The car title is in both our names, so I'm required to pay $240 for her expired tags, plus $40 for my own tags, which I cannot... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 6, 2025

Transfer the vehicle into your sole name and pay the amount necessary to correct the tags. You are both jointly responsible for the payment of the tags as the vehicle is in both your names.

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I was arrested on December 13, 2023, for a traffic offense and a felony possession charge. After bonding out, I attended court for the traffic ticket but never received a court date for the possession charge. Now, I apparently have a warrant for felony possession, but I was never contacted about... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 6, 2025

Yes. You can.

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Over five years ago, I was pulled over in Kentucky and received a ticket for no insurance, speeding, and a suspended license. I recently discovered I have a failure to appear (FTA) notice because I was unaware of my court date, as I did not receive an actual ticket at the time. Currently living in... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 24, 2025

Your best bet is to hire a lawyer and let them appear for you and get the penalties reduced, rather than attempting to handle it yourself. Should be fairly easy to resolve.

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I was borrowing a friend's car and got pulled over because the car didn't have insurance. On the day of the court hearing, a few minutes before the scheduled time, I contacted the Court Clerk’s office for the Zoom link and was informed that I had to be there in person. I requested to... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Jun 24, 2025

You’ll either need to get proof from the owner or purchase a policy on yourself to show to the Court when you go.

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I received a speeding ticket for driving 84 mph in a 55 mph zone. The officer mentioned a specific court date, but the ticket indicates a different date. How can I confirm the correct court date, especially since I've had previous infractions, and my court appearance is scheduled at the... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on May 23, 2025

Call the Campbell County District Court Clerk's Office and give them your info. They will confirm the date and time of your appearance.

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My friend got a warrant for not paying a seatbelt ticket. The clerk said he has to show up to pay and sign a release form to clear the warrant, which I've never heard of. I googled it, and it says the form signs off that he paid his dues and the warrant will be removed. We asked if someone... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on May 21, 2025

Also depends on what county this case occurred in.

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My friend received a warrant for an unpaid seatbelt ticket issued last year, which his attorney postponed until this year. The fine went through in March without notification from his attorney. Last night, the police informed him about the warrant but did not arrest him. He contacted the court and... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on May 20, 2025

Send someone else to pay the seatbelt ticket and the warrant will be recalled.

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I was suspended due to a DUI conviction, and my suspension period ends on April 25, 2025. I am currently in the process of completing the required substance abuse classes. I contacted the transportation cabinet to inquire about a hardship license but was informed that I won't be eligible for... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 23, 2025

If you are caught inner before April 25, you could be charged with osl-dui 1st. After April 25, it would just be osl.

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I am currently under "Terms and Conditions of Dismissal" for a disorderly conduct charge in Kentucky. This agreement, signed on May 2, 2023, states that I should not violate any laws of the Commonwealth of KY to avoid a contempt charge. On April 1, 2025, I received a seatbelt citation... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Apr 14, 2025

Technically, yes, but practically, no. Most likely will not affect your diversion agreement.

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I missed my court date for an expired registration (4 months past the due date) and also missed my FTA review date. I received a notice after the original missed date that mentioned the FTA review but have not received any notice since missing that review, which was last week. My case status online... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 27, 2025

You should redocket the case and resolve asap to avoid an fta or a warrant. Sometimes it takes days before the public Courtnet us updated.

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I missed my traffic court date in Louisville, KY for a "no registration" offense, and now there is a bench warrant issued for me. Given that I don't have any previous warrants, if I go to the courthouse to get my case redocketed, is it possible that I will get arrested on that day?

Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 8, 2025

It’s possible you could be arrested, but with the charge and you redocketing the case, it is very unlikely you will be arrested.

I have a court date in two months regarding a traffic stop in Kentucky where I was cited for having an expired license, expired tags, and speeding 10 mph over the limit. I have a clean record and am in the process of renewing both my license and tags. I was advised to call a specific number to... View More

Timothy Denison
answered on Mar 2, 2025

No. You will not face jail time on these charges.