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DUI Programs of Ky

KY State approved DUI Classes - Lexington, Richmond, and Winchester

DUI Laws in Kentucky

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What is a DWI / DUI?

The abbreviations DWI (driving while intoxicated) and DUI (driving under the influence) refer to an individual driving under the influence of alcohol or any substance(s) which impair driving ability. Other substances can include illegal drugs, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and/or inhalants such as glue, gasoline, spray paint, etc.

Changes to Suspension Times

DUI suspension periods have changed. Before SB 85, courts selected the suspension time from a date range based on the offense. As of July 1, 2020, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will administer a static suspension time based on the type of conviction. The new suspension times are as follows:

1st Offense Within a 10 Year Period

90 Days of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Program
6 month License Suspension

2nd Offense Within a 10 Year Period

one (1) Year of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
18 Month License Suspension

3rd Offense Within a 10 Year Period

one (1) Year of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
36 Month License Suspension

4th Offense Within a 10 Year Period

one (1) Year of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
60 Month License Suspension

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Any commercial driver convicted of a DUI in any motor vehicle will be suspended for one (1) year. The driver will be required to pay a $50.00 reinstatement fee and pass the written and vision tests before starting over with a permit. After holding a valid commercial learner's permit for fourteen (14) days, the driver will be required to pass all applicable skills tests before obtaining a commercial license.

License Suspension for Refusal to Take Alcohol or Subsequent Tests

If the court finds that the person did refuse to submit to the testing, the court shall suspend the person's driver's license for the period of time the license would have been suspended upon conviction (see above suspension times).

Introduction of the Kentucky Ignition Interlock Program (KIIP)
If the individual decides to enroll in the KIIP, they are eligible for a reduction of their suspension period. An ignition interlock license will restrict the individual to operating only a motor vehicle or motorcycle equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device. To qualify for the suspension reduction program, participants must be violation-free for 90 or 120 consecutive days, based on their offense. Suspension times can be reduced to as little as:

1st Offense Within a 10 Year Period

90 Days of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Program
90 Days of Violation-Free KIIP participation
4 month License Suspension

2nd Offense Within a 10 Year Period

one (1) Year of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
120 Days of Violation-Free KIIP Participation
12 Month License Suspension

3rd Offense Within a 10 Year Period

one (1) Year of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
120 Days of Violation-Free KIIP Participation
18 Month License Suspension

4th Offense Within a 10 Year Period

one (1) Year of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
120 Days of Violation-Free KIIP Participation
30 Month License Suspension

KIIP Violations

The following are violations, and commission of any will result in a stoppage in the consecutive day requirement:

Failure to take any random breath alcohol test unless a review of the digital image confirms that a driver did not occupy the motor vehicle or motorcycle at the time of the missed test.
Failure to pass any random retest with a breath alcohol level of 0.02 or lower unless a subsequent test performed within 10 minutes registers a breath alcohol concentration lower
Failure of the person, or their designee, to appear at the ignition interlock device provider when required for maintenance, repair, calibration, monitoring, inspection, or replacement of the device
Failure to pay statutorily required fees (KRS 189A.340)
Tampering with an installed ignition interlock device with the intent of rendering it defective
Altering, concealing, hiding, or attempting to alter, conceal, or hide the person’s identity from the ignition interlock device’s camera while providing a breath sample

Kentucky Ignition Interlock Program (KIIP)

For more information on the Kentucky Ignition Interlock Program, click the box below. It will take you directly to the State's website where you can view the necessary steps.

TIP - look for "Step Two" under the application process for the paper application.

Once the application has been completed, you can email it to KIIP@ky.gov or fax to 844.535.7209.

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