Traffic stops
Getting pulled over, documents, searches, and what happens roadside.
23 sections
- Traffic StopsKRS 186.510 — the license in immediate possession, shown on demand
- Driving Without a LicenseKRS 186.620 — no driving while a license is denied, suspended or revoked, or never applied for
- The Learner's PermitKRS 186.450 — a permit at fifteen, and an intermediate license after 180 days and 60 hours of practice
- Your Phone Behind the WheelKRS 189.292 — no texting while moving, and no phone at all for a driver under eighteen
- Careless and Reckless DrivingKRS 189.290 — driving in a careful manner, with regard for the safety of others
- Lanes and PassingKRS 189.300 — keep right, slower traffic to the right edge, and three feet past a bicycle
- Turn SignalsKRS 189.380 — a signal for the last 100 feet before a turn or a lane change
- Speed LimitsKRS 189.390 — 65 on interstates and parkways, 55 on other state highways, 35 in town
- Passing a School BusKRS 189.370 — a stop from any direction while the stop arm and red lights are out
- After a CrashKRS 189.580 — stop, help anyone hurt, and give a name, address and insurance on request
- Pedestrians in the RoadKRS 189.570 — yielding to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, and no passing a car stopped for one
- Seat Belts and Car SeatsKRS 189.125 — every occupant belted, a car seat at 40 inches or less, a booster to 57 inches
- Stop Signs and Right of WayKRS 189.330 — the vehicle on the left yields, and a full stop at the line
- Pulling Over for a SirenKRS 189.930 — to the edge and stopped for lights or a siren, and a lane over for one on the shoulder
- Window TintKRS 189.110 — nothing on the windshield but a strip at the top, or a film letting through 70 percent
- Riding a MotorcycleKRS 189.285 — eye protection for every rider, and a helmet under 21 or on a permit
- Railroad CrossingsKRS 189.560 — a stop for a signal, a lowered gate, a train in sight, or a flagger
- Fleeing the PoliceKRS 520.100 — driving on after a recognized officer's direction to stop is a Class D felony
- The DUI StopKRS 189A.103 — consent to a test is implied, and refusing brings a suspension at arraignmentalso here
- The Ignition Interlock LicenseKRS 189A.340 — the license a person can apply for at any time after a DUI suspensionalso here
- A Gun in the CarKRS 527.020 — a gun in a factory compartment is not concealed on the personalso here
- Refusing the TestKRS 189A.105 — a refusal suspends the license, and a breath refusal can be used in courtalso here
- A Hardship LicenseKRS 189A.410 — limited driving for work, school, medical care or treatment, from the sentencing courtalso here
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