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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?
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 
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
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
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
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.
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 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
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.
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
answered on Apr 14, 2025
Technically, yes, but practically, no. Most likely will not affect your diversion agreement.
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
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.
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?
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
I got pulled over in Kentucky for driving with an expired license, tags, and registration. I received a court date, and I plan on updating all my documents a few months before the court appearance. I have a clean record, and the officer mentioned not to worry too much about it. Could I still be... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
No. You will not be arrested on the court date. Zero chance as long as you show up to court.
answered on Dec 9, 2024
Most likely, yes, because you cannot receive traffic school until or unless you have an agreement to refer to state traffic school and you cannot receive that until or unless you have gone to court.
charge 1: failure to wear seat belts was observed operating the vehicle with a child in a child restraint seat but not buckled in.
My kid is 5 years old. He was on his front facing child seat in the backside, was still buckled in, but he slipped his shoulder belt down by the time police... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2024
There should be an exception but there is not. However, you may be able to explain what happened and get the case diverted and ultimately dismissed.
answered on Oct 31, 2024
Yes, but you might want to go to court instead since it is your first ticket. It might get diverted or dismissed.
Should I hire a lawyer? I assume I’ll likely have slightly leniency no matter what but would it be smart to get a lawyer just in case?
answered on Oct 29, 2024
Yes. A lawyer can protect you from the things you don’t know.
I was caught going 89mph on a 70 and I was paced doing 100
answered on Oct 6, 2024
Hire a lawyer to handle for you and possibly it can be diverted or dismissed since it is your first offense.
It was dark and the vehicle behind me had their brights on. I couldn't see the lane well due to the brights and they passed me. I had trouble judging the lane. There was a cop behind us and they pulled me over. They said I was in both both lanes. I pulled over and gave them my permit and my... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2024
Hire a good criminal defense lawyer to protect yourself and your license.
answered on Oct 1, 2024
Redocket and resolve the case. Then take the driving test and pass it and you can get a new license.
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