Driving Without a License
KRS 186.620 — no driving while a license is denied, suspended or revoked, or never applied for
- Before driving a motor vehicle, motorcycle or moped on a highway, a person not exempted secures an operator's license.
- No one drives on the highways while a license is denied, canceled, suspended or revoked, or without having applied for one.
- No one authorizes or knowingly permits a vehicle the person owns or controls to be driven by someone with no legal right to drive it.
Sources for this section (2)
- KRS 186.620 — Unlawful to drive or permit another to drive without license -- Display of license on request of peace officer -- Defense
- KRS 186.410 — Operators' license -- Requirements and issuance -- Personal identification cards -- Driver training programs -- Application for travel ID or standard document -- Owner of motor vehicle considered operator when fully autonomous vehicle system engaged
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