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Kentucky Chapter 186 — Licensing of Motor Vehicles, Operators, and Trailers

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  • KRS 186.015— Repealed, 1966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  • KRS 186.035— Repealed, 1962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  • KRS 186.044— Repealed, 2000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  • KRS 186.047— Repealed, 1986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  • KRS 186.052— Repealed, 2015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  • KRS 186.055— Repealed, 1966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  • KRS 186.057— Repealed, 1987
  • KRS 186.058— Repealed, 1966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