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Suspension and Revocation of License
In accordance with Kentucky driving law, your license may be Suspended or Revoked for any of the following violations of Kentucky traffic laws:
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  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances (DUI).
  • Manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle.
  • Perjury or false affidavit to the Transportation Cabinet.
  • Felony involving use of a motor vehicle.
  • Reckless driving — three convictions within twelve months.
  • Leaving the scene of an accident, failure to stop and disclose identity.
  • Theft of a motor vehicle or any part thereof.
  • Failure to maintain Liability Insurance.
  • Failure to satisfy a Citation or Court Summons.
  • Failure to enroll in or complete State Traffic School upon sentence by the Court.
  • Failure to complete a Graduated Licensing course for newly licensed drivers 16 and 17 years of age.

Any person failing to satisfy a judgment rendered against him for damages resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle within 60 days from the date of said judgment will have his driving privilege suspended by the Transportation Cabinet.


The suspension will remain in effect until 15 years have elapsed, or until the judgment has been satisfied. Upon satisfaction, a court-attested copy of the satisfaction is to be sent to the Cabinet, and the necessary reinstatement procedures must be followed.

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