Kentucky License Points Lookup
Enter your point total to see where it sits against Kentucky's levels, how long points count, and whether a course can help, from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Kentucky law. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026.
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Kentucky
Kentucky assigns penalty points to traffic convictions, and points expire two years from the conviction date. A driver 18 or older gets a warning letter at 6 points and faces a hearing that can lead to suspension or probation at 12 points within two years (4 and 7 points for drivers under 18).
Other consequences
A single conviction for racing, speeding 26 mph or more over the limit, or attempting to elude police can bring a 90-day suspension or probation.
Other consequences
Probation used instead of suspension lasts twice as long as the suspension would have.
Other consequences
Not appearing for the 12-point hearing means a suspension of six months for a first accumulation.
How long points count
Points expire two years from the conviction date, but the conviction stays on the driving record for five years.
Point reduction or driver improvement
A hearing officer can place the driver on probation instead of suspension, which includes a driver improvement clinic. A driver cannot get probation again until two years after the previous probation ends.
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KYTC Drive: Driver History Record (DHR)
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How Kentucky license points work
Kentucky assigns penalty points to traffic convictions, and points expire two years from the conviction date. A driver 18 or older gets a warning letter at 6 points and faces a hearing that can lead to suspension or probation at 12 points within two years (4 and 7 points for drivers under 18). (601 KAR 13:025 (Kentucky point system))
The rule is set in 601 KAR 13:025.
Kentucky point levels
Adult (18 and older)
- 6 points within 2 years: warning letter from the Transportation Cabinet (601 KAR 13:025 (Kentucky point system))
- 12 points within 2 years: administrative hearing; the hearing officer can order a suspension (90 days to 6 months for a first accumulation, 1 year for a second, 2 years after that) or probation instead (601 KAR 13:025 (Kentucky point system))
Driver under 18
- 4 points within 2 years: warning letter from the Transportation Cabinet (601 KAR 13:025 (Kentucky point system))
- 7 points within 2 years: administrative hearing; the hearing officer can order a suspension (90 days to 6 months for a first accumulation, 1 year for a second, 2 years after that) or probation instead (601 KAR 13:025 (Kentucky point system))
Points for common violations in Kentucky
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Speeding 15 mph or less over | 3 |
| Speeding 16-25 mph over | 6 |
| Reckless driving | 4 |
| Following too closely | 4 |
| Failure to stop at a signal, railroad crossing or stop sign | 3 |
| Failure to yield | 3 |
| Texting while driving | 3 |
| Improper passing | 5 |
The full schedule is in 601 KAR 13:025 Section 4 point schedule.
How long points count in Kentucky
Points expire two years from the conviction date, but the conviction stays on the driving record for five years. (KYTC Drive: Kentucky Point System)
Point reduction and driver improvement in Kentucky
A hearing officer can place the driver on probation instead of suspension, which includes a driver improvement clinic. A driver cannot get probation again until two years after the previous probation ends. (601 KAR 13:025 (Kentucky point system))
Tickets from another state
Points are assessed for convictions under any state's motor vehicle laws for listed violations, except that speeding in another state carries no Kentucky points. (601 KAR 13:025 (Kentucky point system))
Other consequences
- A single conviction for racing, speeding 26 mph or more over the limit, or attempting to elude police can bring a 90-day suspension or probation. (601 KAR 13:025 (Kentucky point system))
- Probation used instead of suspension lasts twice as long as the suspension would have. (601 KAR 13:025 (Kentucky point system))
- Not appearing for the 12-point hearing means a suspension of six months for a first accumulation. (KYTC Drive: Kentucky Point System)
What this page does not do
- It does not read your driving record. Only Kentucky Transportation Cabinet can confirm your current total.
- It does not predict a suspension: levels count only convictions inside each window, and the agency decides.
- It does not cover commercial (CDL) disqualifications or DUI suspensions, which follow separate rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points before your license is suspended or revoked in Kentucky?
Kentucky's first level for an adult license is 12 points within 2 years: administrative hearing; the hearing officer can order a suspension (90 days to 6 months for a first accumulation, 1 year for a second, 2 years after that) or probation instead. Lower levels apply to some younger or provisional drivers; see the levels above.
How long do points stay on your license in Kentucky?
Points expire two years from the conviction date, but the conviction stays on the driving record for five years.
Can you remove points from your license in Kentucky?
A hearing officer can place the driver on probation instead of suspension, which includes a driver improvement clinic. A driver cannot get probation again until two years after the previous probation ends.
How do I check my driving record in Kentucky?
Request it from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: KYTC Drive: Driver History Record (DHR). A three-year record online for $6.00 (fee as stated on the page); other options listed on the page.
Sources
Official sources checked on October 21, 2026. General information, not legal advice.
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