Reader’s Question:

I have a DUI conviction from another state nearly five years ago and I heard that my Kentucky driving privileges can be restored. How can I be able to renew my Kentucky driver’s license?

Zachary

Lexington-Fayette, KY

The state of Kentucky actually permits the re-issuance of driver’s licenses which had previously been suspended in other states under certain conditions such as a DUI conviction. If your driver’s license has been suspended or revoked in another state or if your Kentucky driving privileges have been suspended in another state, you may be issued and/or renew a Kentucky driver’s license under certain conditions. These conditions include:

-the conviction causing the suspension or revocation is more than five years
-the conviction is for a traffic offense other than a felony offense or a habitual violator offense
-the person has been a resident of Kentucky for at least five years prior to the date of application for issuance or renewal

The restrictions on the driver’s license include:

-the person may only drive in Kentucky and their license will be marked “Valid in Kentucky Only”
-the person will be required to sign a statement that he/she understands that he/she may be subject to arrest and detention if stopped by a law enforcement officer in another state while operating a motor vehicle on this Kentucky restricted license
-the license will not apply to Commercial Driver’s Licenses

Once you satisfy the requirements to have the suspension or revocation in another state lifted, you may apply for Kentucky unrestricted license.

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