Traffic Rules for Drivers from Kentucky
If you drive a car, you are probably very familiar with the laws you must follow in your state. However, different states have different traffic laws, which means you need to familiarize yourself with them if you plan to move to or visit a particular state. Below are the rules of the road for Kentucky drivers, which may differ from the state in which you normally drive.
Permits and licenses
Children must be 16 years of age to obtain a permit in Kentucky.
Permit drivers may only drive with a licensed driver who is 21 years of age or older.
Permit holders under the age of 18 are not allowed to drive from 12 pm to 6 pm unless the person can prove there is a good reason to do so.
Passengers are limited to one person who is not a relative and is under 20 years of age.
Permit holders must pass a driving skills test after holding the permit within 180 days for those aged 16 to 20 or after 30 days for those over 21 years of age.
Kentucky does not accept laminated Social Security cards when applying for permits or licenses.
New residents must obtain a Kentucky license within 30 days of obtaining residence in the state.
Necessary equipment
Wipers - All vehicles must have a working windshield wiper on the driver's side of the windshield.
Muffler Silencers are required on all vehicles to limit both noise and smoke.
Steering mechanisms — The steering mechanism must not allow free play of more than ¼ turn.
Seat belts - Post-1967 vehicles and post-1971 light trucks must have seat belts in good working order.
funeral processions
Funeral processions always have the right of way.
The passage of the procession is illegal if not told by a law enforcement officer.
It is also illegal to turn on headlights or attempt to become part of a procession to gain the right of way.
Seat belts
All drivers and passengers must wear and properly adjust their seat belts.
Children who are 40 inches tall or less must be in a child seat or child seat sized for their height and weight.
Fundamental rules
Additional lights - Vehicles may have a maximum of three additional fog lights or driving lights.
right of way — Drivers are required to give way to pedestrians at intersections, pedestrian crossings and when turning when pedestrians cross the road at traffic lights.
Left Lane - When driving on a restricted highway, it is forbidden to stay in the left lane. This lane is for overtaking only.
Keys - Kentucky requires all drivers to take out their keys when no one is in the car.
Headlamps - Drivers should turn on their headlights at sunset or in fog, snow or rain.
Speed Limit — Speed limits are given to ensure maximum speed. If traffic, weather conditions, visibility or road conditions are poor, drivers should slow down to a safer speed.
Next — Drivers must leave a distance of at least three seconds between the vehicles they are following. This cushion of space should increase to four to five seconds at higher speeds.
Buses Drivers must stop when a school or church bus is loading or dropping off passengers. Only vehicles on the opposite side of a four-lane or more highway are not required to stop.
Children without supervision - It is forbidden to leave a child under the age of eight unattended in a car if this creates a serious danger to life, for example, in hot weather.
Accidents — Any incident that causes more than $500 in property damage or results in injury or death must be reported to the police.
These rules of the road in Kentucky may differ from those in other states, so it's important that you are familiar with them and other general rules of the road that remain the same in all states. For more information, please refer to the Kentucky Driver's Handbook.
