Penalty For Driving Without Car Insurance in Kentucky?
Reader’s Question:
What is the fine for driving without car insurance in Kentucky?
Collins
Owensboro, KY
Driving without auto insurance in Owensboro and in all areas in Kentucky can be rather severe. For the first offense you are cited, you will be required to go to court and can be fined between $500 up to $1000 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days or both.
Your KY license plates and registration can be suspended for 1 year or until proof of car insurance is presented. You could also lose your drivers license for up to one year. The penalties increase for each subsequent offenses of not having proper proof of car insurance liability.
If you were found driving without auto insurance in the state of Kentucky you may contact the court listed on your ticket for information on the possible penalties you may receive in court. The clerk of the court can likely advise you what the normal fine amount is for a first time violation of driving uninsured in the county in which you were cited.
Teen Driver Caught Driving With Out Car Insurance in Kentucky?
Reader’s Question:
Im 18 years old and I was pulled over and was caught driving without auto insurance. What will happen to me? I live in Kentucky.
Bill
Lexington-Fayette, KY
According to the State of Kentucky all motorists are required to carry liability coverage in the amounts of 25/50/10.These numbers stand for $25,000 total for bodily injury per person up to $50,000 total for bodily injury coverage per accident and $10,000 total for property damage per accident.
The penalties for operating a vehicle without Kentucky car insurance can be severe. For the first offense you are cited to go to court and can be fined between $500 – $1000 or be imprisoned for not more than 90 days or both.
Your KY motor vehicle registration and license plates can be suspended or revoked for 1 year or until proof of motor vehicle insurance is provided. You could also lose your license for up to 1 year. The penalties increase for each subsequent infraction of not having proper proof of car insurance.
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