Kentucky permits the re-issuance of driver's licenses which had previously been suspended in other states under certain conditions.
A person whose operator's license has been suspended or revoked in another state or the holder of a Kentucky operator's license whose driving privileges have been suspended in another state may be issued and/or renew a Kentucky operator's license under certain conditions. The conditions include :
- The conviction causing the suspension or revocation is more than five (5) years old;
- The conviction is for a traffic offense other than a felony traffic offense or a habitual violator offense; and
- The person has been a resident of the Commonwealth for at least five (5) years prior to the date of application for issuance or renewal.
However, certain restrictions will apply, namely:
- The operator may only drive in Kentucky and their license will be marked "Valid in Kentucky Only"
- The operator will be required to sign a statement that the person understands that he or she may be subject to arrest and detention if stopped by a law enforcement officer in another state while operating a motor vehicle on this Kentucky restricted license.
- The license will not apply to Commercial Driver's Licenses.
Of note, once a person satisfies the requirements to have the suspension or revocation in another state lifted, the person may apply for an unrestricted license.
Post by Nicholasville Kentucky Criminal Defense Attorney, Stephen J. Isaacs, Isaacs Law Office.
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