Kentucky Traffic Tickets Questions & Answers
Q: I didn't pay a seatbelt violation and now they are saying my license is suspended....is that possible?
Absolutely. If you fail to appear in court or resolve a citation, they notify the DOT to suspend your license.
Q: I have an unpaid speeding ticket and I’m worried I have a warrant or something. It was an honest mistake. What do I do?
Check with the district court clerk in the county where you got the ticket. They can tell you the status of your case.
Q: I was pulled over and the cop told me I would not be getting a ticket. Can I still get a ticket in the mail?
No. If he didn’t give you a ticket at the scene, you will not be getting a ticket.
Q: What penalties am I looking at, best and worse case scenario, and what can I do to lessen my chance of jail time?
Get your permit, registration and six months insurance. Hire a lawyer if you can. It is highly unlikely that you will receive anything other that fines and court costs.
Q: I got a ticket for expired tags what do i need to do? Can i show proof and not have to show up to court?
Depends what county you’re in but probably. Check with the clerks office and they’ll tell you for sure.
Q: I have a bench warrant for no registration or insurance ticket i never received 3 years ago. What do i do?
Answered on Jan 14, 2019
You definitely need an attorney to clean this up. There are several things you can possibly do but first you need the bench warrant set aside and a new court date.
Q: They also suspended my DL licences so im not driving right now. Will they give me my lisence back. I have my auto tags
It all depends on WHY your license was suspended, but there are likely ways for you to have it reinstated.
Q: I got a citation for expired tags
Get your tags corrected and take them to the district clerks office and they should be able to resolve it for you.
Q: Can I get a drivers license in Georgia, if I have a suspended license for unpaid taxes in Kentucky?
No. Both states are on the National Register, meaning Georgia will see your Kentucky license suspension and refuse to issue you a license until the suspension in Kentucky is resolved.
Q: Do you think I will lose my Drivers License?
It depends on what county you received the ticket in. Each county handles cases differently. Speeding 26 Over it great is a suspension level ticket and you should hire an attorney.
Q: I was pulled over for failure to give right of way to an emergency vehicle. Says I have to show to to court?
No. You cannot pay the ticket and not appear in court. You can, however, hire an attorney to appear for you in that court and possibly resolve it without you coming to court.
Q: Can I get out of my speeding ticket or get no points?
27 over is a suspension level ticket. It depends on where you got the ticket as to what the resolution may be. In any event, you need a lawyer rather than handling it yourself.
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