DUI in Kentucky

DUI IN KENTUCKY

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What is a DUI?

The abbreviation DUI (driving under the influence) refers to an individual driving under the influence of alcohol or any substances including illegal drugs, prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and/or inhalants such as glue, gasoline, spray paint, etc.

  • A man is sitting in a car holding a bottle of beer.

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:

01

1st Offense Within a 10 Year Period

  • 20 hour Education for Alcohol/Substance use, or Alcohol/Substance Use Treatment
  • 6 month License Suspension

02

2nd Offense Within a 10 Year Period

  • 52 groups of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment with possible early release
  • 18 Month License Suspension

03

3rd Offense Within a 10 Year Period

  • 52 weeks/ 1 year of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
  • 36 Month License Suspension

04

4th Offense Within a 10 Year Period

  • 52 weeks/1 yearYear 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 need to talk with a DOT SAP certified assessor for further information.

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:

01

1st Offense Within a 10 Year Period

  • 20 hour Education for Alcohol/Substance use, or Alcohol/Substance Use Treatment
  • 90 Days of Violation-Free KIIP participation
  • 4 month License Suspension

02

2nd Offense Within a 10 Year Period

  • 52 groups of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment with possible early release
  • 120 Days of Violation-Free KIIP Participation
  • 12 Month License Suspension

03

3rd Offense Within a 10 Year Period

  • 52 weeks/1 Year of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
  • 120 Days of Violation-Free KIIP Participation
  • 18 Month License Suspension

04

4th Offense Within a 10 Year Period

  • 52 weeks/1 Year of Alcohol or Substance Abuse Treatment
  • 120 Days of Violation-Free KIIP Participation
  • 30 Month License Suspension
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KIIP Violations

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

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Failure to pay statutorily required fees (KRS 189A.340).

5. Tampering with an installed ignition interlock device with the intent of rendering it defective.

6. 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)

Changed Lives provides Ignition interlock program as part of our DUI Service.

We will help you fill out the application and collect necessary paperwork, and submit it to the DOT.

Approval takes 7 to 10 business days at which time you will receive an approval.

Once we receive approval we will immediately install your ignition interlock with one of the following providers:

  • Lifesafer
  • Toxilock
  • Smart Start

Ignition Interlock Coupons can be found on provider websites, or requested during assessment.

Cost for Services:

01

DUI Education Classes (20 hour education)

1) Assessments are $50.00

2) Classes are $225.00

Total= $275.00

02

DUI Second Classes (26 to 52 weeks)

1) Assessments are $50.00

2) 30.00 dollars per class with reduction in cost, based on participation and not missing any classes

Total= 1,560.00 (This cost is before the rewards based reduction mentioned above)

03

DUI Third or Greater (52 weeks)

1) Assessment $50.00

2) 30.00 dollars per class with reduction in cost based on participation and not missing any classes

Total= $1,560.00 (This is cost before rewards based reduction mentioned above)

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