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CHAPTER 186 LICENSING OF MOTOR VEHICLES, OPERATORS, AND TRAILERS

• 186.005 Policy on regulation and registration of vehicles -- License plates.
• 186.010 Definitions for KRS 186.010 to 186.640.
• 186.014 Branch offices for issuance of licenses.
• 186.015 Repealed, 1966.
• 186.016 Cabinet may prescribe methods of record keeping.
• 186.018 Driving history records of operators -- Fees.
• 186.020 Registration requirement -- Application for registration -- Application and other documents to be sent to Transportation Cabinet -- Renewal by mail -- Extension of renewal period for military
• 186.021 Issuance of replacement plate, decal, registration certificate, or renewal for motor vehicle on which ad valorem taxes are delinquent or which is uninsured -- Option of purchaser to pay delinq
• 186.023 Title and registration cancelled upon notice of transfer from another jurisdiction.
• 186.025 Cabinet to furnish list of owners of registered vehicles to Department of Revenue.
• 186.030 Form of application.
• 186.035 Repealed, 1962.
• 186.040 Issuance of certificate of registration -- Plates -- Clerk's fee -- Donations to child care assistance account -- Additional fees and distribution.
• 186.041 Special military-related license plates.
• 186.042 Accessible parking registration plates and parking privileges for persons with certain disabilities -- Application procedure -- Issuance.
• 186.0422 Display of international symbol of access on accessible parking registration plate.
• 186.0425 Accessible parking registration plate for vehicle used to transport persons with a disability -- Extension of legal parking period.
• 186.043 Special license plates for historic motor vehicles -- Permanent registration.
• 186.0435 Display of vintage Kentucky license plates on historic vehicle.
• 186.044 Repealed, July 14, 2000.
• 186.045 Discharge by payment in full -- Termination statement and record of termination of security interest -- Filing -- Time -- Fees -- Notations showing security interest.
• 186.047 Repealed, 1986.
• 186.050 Registration fees -- Voluntary donation for wildlife management and conservation activities and the agricultural program trust fund.
• 186.051 Year-round registration system -- Cabinet may designate separate registration years -- Staggered registration system for commercial motor vehicles.
• 186.052 License fee for driveaway operations -- Tags.
• 186.053 License for dealer-demonstrator trucks or tractors -- Fee -- Tags.
• 186.054 Renumbered in part as KRS 186.281.
• 186.055 Repealed, 1966.
• 186.056 Refund of portion of extra weight fees when ownership and use of vehicle are changed; refund or credit when use permanently discontinued.
• 186.057 Repealed, 1987.
• 186.0571 Repealed, effective April 1, 1987.
• 186.058 Repealed, 1966.
• 186.059 Operation of overweight commercial vehicle -- Ineligibility for exemption -- Department hearing -- Appeal.
• 186.060 Motor vehicles leased or owned by governmental units or emergency and ambulance vehicles operated by nonprofit corporations organized by units of government.
• 186.061 Motor vehicles owned by nonprofit volunteer fire department, volunteer fire prevention unit, or volunteer fire protection unit.
• 186.065 State-owned vehicles -- How marked -- Exceptions.
• 186.067 Publicly owned vehicles, how marked -- Exceptions.
• 186.070 Registration of manufacturers and dealers -- Dealer's plates and stickers -- Names of drivers authorized to use dealer's plates to be available to law enforcement agencies -- Revocatio
• 186.072 Commercial motor vehicle temporary registration placard -- Application process -- Uses -- Record of use -- Activation.
• 186.073 Commercial trailer temporary registration placard -- Application process -- Uses -- Record of use -- Activation.
• 186.074 Repealed, 1982.
• 186.076 Repealed, 1986.
• 186.080 Repealed, 1950.
• 186.090 Repealed, 1950.
• 186.100 Repealed, 1950.
• 186.110 Interchangeable bodies -- Fees.
• 186.115 Registration of vehicle assembled from parts of wrecked or salvaged motor vehicles.
• 186.120 Refund of portion of fee when motor vehicle destroyed.
• 186.130 Proportionate fees for commercial vehicle operated after registration year began.
• 186.140 Reciprocity for nonresidents.
• 186.145 Registration of nonresident by use of copy of registration or title document.
• 186.150 Residents not to use license of other states.
• 186.160 Motor numbers essential to registration -- Assignment of number.
• 186.162 Special license plates for members or supporters of certain groups and organizations -- Initial and renewal fees -- Combination of special license plate with personalized license plate -- Spec
• 186.164 Collection and distribution of special license plate fees -- Design, printing, and replacement -- Application process -- Voluntary contribution for designated group -- Administrative regulatio
• 186.165 Exchange of one special license plate for another.
• 186.166 Perpetual production of certain special license plates -- Kentucky slogan not to be included on Purple Heart license plates.
• 186.167 Masonic Homes of Kentucky, Inc. -- Petition for voluntary contributions under KRS 186.164.
• 186.168 Voluntary contributions to veterans' program trust fund upon registering vehicle.
• 186.170 Display of registration plates, insignia -- Decals to cover corporation trademark -- Registration years.
• 186.1701 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.1702 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.171 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.172 Special license plates for firefighters.
• 186.1721 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.1723 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.1724 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.1725 Repealed, 2003.
• 186.1726 Repealed, 2003.
• 186.1727 Repealed, 2003.
• 186.173 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.1731 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.1732 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.1733 Repealed, 2003.
• 186.174 Personalized license plates.
• 186.175 Repealed, 1966.
• 186.1751 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.176 Repealed, 1972.
• 186.1761 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.1765 Repealed, 2003.
• 186.177 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.1775 Repealed, 2003.
• 186.178 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.179 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.180 Duplicate receipts and plates -- Clerk's fees -- Cancellation of registration and issuance of new plates upon loss of plate -- Reporting of lost plates -- Issuance of plates upon removal f
• 186.181 Seizure of canceled plates by Department of Kentucky State Police.
• 186.182 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.1831 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.1835 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.184 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.185 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.186.186 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.186.1861 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.186.1862 Repealed, 2003.
• 186.186.1863 Repealed, 2003.
• 186.186.1864 Repealed, 2003.
• 186.186.1865 Repealed, 1997
• 186.186.18651 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.186.1866 Repealed, 2003.
• 186.186.1867 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.186.1868 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.186.18685 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.186.1869 Repealed, 2003.
• 186.187 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.188 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.189 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.190 Transfer of registration upon transfer of ownership -- Clerk's fee.
• 186.191 Repealed, 1982.
• 186.1911 Replacement of vehicle identification number.
• 186.192 Evidence required of excise tax payment.
• 186.193 Evidence required of ad valorem tax payment.
• 186.195 Repealed, 1964.
• 186.200 Contents of bill of sale.
• 186.210 False statements in applications prohibited -- Possession of plates and receipts.
• 186.220 Repealed, 1950.
• 186.230 County clerk's duties -- Lien on vehicle, effect -- Issuance of plate without collecting taxes and fees prohibited.
• 186.232 Registration not transferable until taxes paid, lien released, and proof of insurance and notarized affidavit presented.
• 186.235 Repealed, 1982.
• 186.240 Cabinet to furnish forms and plates -- Records -- Receipts -- Reflectorized license plate program fund -- Use of receipts -- Accounting by clerk -- Audit.
• 186.245 Posting of notice about 2006 increases in fees of county clerks.
• 186.250 Repealed, 1962.
• 186.260 Arrests and bail for violations.
• 186.270 City license taxes on trucks, tractors and trailers -- Notice of new or increased tax.
• 186.275 Repealed, 1966.
• 186.276 Repealed, 1998.
• 186.280 Repealed, 1966.
• 186.281 Seat and other vehicle taxes.
• 186.285 Repealed, 1966.
• 186.286 Apportionment of seat taxes.
• 186.290 Information on motor vehicle emissions test status and compliance.
• 186.400 Duties of Transportation Cabinet -- Administration of laws.
• 186.401 Definitions of "operator's license" and "commercial driver's license."
• 186.402 Statement of legislative intent relating to young drivers.
• 186.405 Registration with United States Selective Service System -- Duties of cabinet.
• 186.410 Operators' licenses -- Requirements and issuance -- Personal identification cards, validity -- Driver training programs.
• 186.4101 Reconciliation of two-year and four-year renewal periods.
• 186.411 Issuance of driver's license to person with a seizure condition -- Conditions -- Notice and hearing -- Option for determination of ability by medical review board.
• 186.412 License application -- Temporary license -- Personal identification card -- Child identification program -- Renewal of license by mail by citizens in military serving out-of-state -- Limited e
• 186.4125 Use of original hospital birth certificate as proof of applicant's age.
• 186.413 Repealed, 2002.
• 186.414 Repealed, 1978.
• 186.415 Application for operator's license by military enlistee -- Conditions.
• 186.420 Exemption of operators of road or farm machinery and persons in Armed Forces.
• 186.430 Exemption of nonresidents.
• 186.435 Application for operator's license by driver who becomes Kentucky resident -- Verification of status in other jurisdiction -- Procedures for permanent residents.
• 186.440 Persons ineligible for operator's license -- Reinstatement fee and exemption.
• 186.442 Suspension or revocation of license or driving privileges in another jurisdiction -- Persons eligible for restricted license -- Issuance of license valid only in Kentucky -- Removal of restric
• 186.444 Medical review board -- Purpose -- Members -- Informal hearing -- Authority of cabinet to promulgate administrative regulations -- Prohibition against age-based licensing limitations -- Appeal
• 186.445 Repealed, 1950.
• 186.450 Instruction permit -- Application -- Age requirements -- Restrictions on driving with permit.
• 186.452 Intermediate license to operate a motor vehicle.
• 186.454 Intermediate license holder application process.
• 186.455 Repealed, 1958.
• 186.460 Repealed, 1958.
• 186.470 Application of minor -- Renewal of minor's license or permit -- Parental consent to release of academic information to cabinet -- Cancellation.
• 186.480 Examination of applicants by Department of Kentucky State Police -- Exemptions.
• 186.490 Duties of the circuit clerk.
• 186.495 Alphabetical index of operators' licenses.
• 186.500 Repealed, 1958.
• 186.510 License to be in possession and to be shown on demand.
• 186.520 Duplicate license.
• 186.530 Repealed, 1948.
• 186.531 Fees for licenses and permits.
• 186.5315 Posting of notice about 1994 increases in fees of circuit clerks.
• 186.535 Earmark of funds from operator's license fees.
• 186.540 Licensee to apply for corrected license upon change of address or name -- No charge for corrected license if street name or postal address changed.
• 186.550 Courts to report convictions and send licenses to cabinet.
• 186.560 Mandatory revocation or denial of license -- Causes -- Period of revocation or denial -- Prohibition against reductions of certain revocations or denials -- Limited exception relating to enrol
• 186.565 Repealed, 1991.
• 186.570 Denial or suspension of license -- Informal hearing -- Appeal -- Surrender of certificate -- Medical review board -- Prohibition against raising insurance on basis of denial or suspension for
• 186.572 Assessment of penalty points for speeding on limited access highway.
• 186.574 State traffic school for new drivers and for traffic offenders -- Fee -- Procedures.
• 186.575 Repealed, 1956.
• 186.576 Definitions for KRS 186.576 to 186.579.
• 186.577 Testing applicants for initial operator's license or initial instruction permit -- Restrictions or driving privileges based on visual acuity test -- Certain drivers restricted to use of bi
• 186.578 Visual acuity requirements for certified driver training program -- Testing of knowledge of motor vehicle laws -- Out-of-state drivers establishing residence in Kentucky -- Restriction on taki
• 186.579 Restricted operator's license requiring daytime driving and use of bioptic telescopic device -- Removal of restrictions -- Renewal.
• 186.580 Appeals.
• 186.590 Minor's negligence imputed to person signing application or allowing him to drive.
• 186.600 Repealed, 1990.
• 186.610 Prohibited uses of licenses -- Fraud in application.
• 186.620 Unlawful to drive or permit another to drive without license -- Display of license on request of peace officer -- Defense.
• 186.630 Renting a motor vehicle to another.
• 186.640 Driving without operator's license is evidence of negligence in accident.
• 186.6401 Persons required to complete examinations under KRS 186.480.
• 186.641 When abstract of driving record to be certified to county attorney.
• 186.642 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.643 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.644 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.645 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.646 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.647 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.648 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.649 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.650 Definitions for KRS 186.650 to 186.700.
• 186.655 Time of registration -- Application -- Affidavit -- Sales tax.
• 186.660 Trailer, semitrailer, mobile home or recreational vehicle last registered in another state.
• 186.665 Inability to register trailer, semitrailer, mobile home or recreational vehicle before April 1.
• 186.670 Application blanks -- Registration receipt and plate.
• 186.675 Annual fees -- Permanent registration and fee.
• 186.680 Registration fees for portion of year.
• 186.685 Registration plates -- Design.
• 186.690 Application of KRS 186.045 and 186.070 to 186.240.
• 186.695 Exemptions.
• 186.700 Department of Vehicle Regulation to administer KRS 186.650 to 186.700 -- Cooperation with Transportation Cabinet.
• 186.860 Authorization to develop and join the Nonresident Violator Compact.
• 186.865 Repealed, 2000.
• 186.870 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.875 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.880 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.885 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.890 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.891 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.892 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.893 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.894 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.895 Repealed, 2005.
• 186.990 Penalties.
• 186.991 Penalties.
• 186.992 Repealed, 2000.