As a Kentucky driver, you likely know that every time you receive a traffic conviction, points become added to your driver’s license. But do you know how Kentucky’s point system actually works? The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety explains that points stay on your...
Pulled over in Kentucky? Know your options so you don’t panic
When you’re running late to work or picking your kids up from school, it’s easy to get distracted by the time-crunch and forget to obey the rules of the road. Suddenly, you’re pulled over by a police officer for speeding or reckless driving, and you have much more to...
8 Actions to avoid after getting pulled over
Whether your driving to or from work, school, the bar or the gym, anytime you see a cop car pull behind us, we get nervous. We may not have even done anything wrong. In some cases, the police officer is just pulling onto the street. In other cases, those blue and red...
What you need to know about fighting a traffic ticket in Kentucky
When you are pulled over by a police officer, they can use their best judgement as to whether you violated a traffic law. But what happens when you don’t agree with the officer’s decision to give you a ticket? Many people don’t realize that you have the legal right to...
How the Kentucky point system works for drivers
Most drivers are aware that the state uses a point system for traffic violations. The idea is to encourage good driving habits while identifying negligent drivers who pose a risk to themselves and others. The state compiles the number of points over 5 years, but...
