Parking Laws in Kentucky: Understanding the Basics
Counties, as well as cities and towns throughout Kentucky, generally have their own rules and schedules for parking tickets. It is important for drivers to learn the rules in the area where they live and even in places where they may be traveling. Most of the time, you will be able to rely on the basic Kentucky parking rules, but you will always pay attention to the signs indicating whether you are allowed to park in certain areas or not. This will help prevent getting a ticket or towing the car.
Be aware of where you park
If you need to park on a public road, you must be very careful about how you do it. You need to make sure that you are not interfering with the flow of traffic. You should try to move the car as far away from the road as possible so that it does not get into traffic. If there is a shoulder on the side of the road, drive as far as you can to it. If there is a curb, you want to be as close to the curb as possible (within 12 inches).
Always keep an eye on what is around you when you are parking so you can see if your car will interfere with traffic in any way. For example, if there is an obstacle on the road, you do not want to park next to or in front of it, as this will make it difficult and more dangerous for vehicles to pass. By using common sense when looking for a parking spot, you can reduce the risk of getting a ticket or causing problems for other road users.
Unless you are disabled, or if you are not traveling with a disabled person, you cannot park in disabled parking spaces. You will need to have special license plates or a sign that will allow you to park in areas often marked with blue paint for people with disabilities. If you do, the fine can range from $50 to $200.
Keep in mind that there are several different counties, towns and cities across the state and they are likely to have different penalties for even the same type of violation. As mentioned, it is important to be aware of local regulations as well as the cost of fines.
If you have a ticket, you must pay for it as soon as possible. If you do not take care of the fine before the date indicated on the ticket, the price of the fine may increase. Failure to pay may allow the municipality to charge you, which may affect your credit score.
Typically, there will be signs that will let you know if you can park in certain areas or not. Always watch the signs and follow their rules so you don't risk getting your ticket.
