DUI License Suspension in Kentucky: Hearing Deadline and Hardship License

How to Request a Hearing in Kentucky

Kentucky suspends the license through the court, not an administrative hearing: at arraignment the court suspends the license of a driver who refused testing, has a prior DUI or refusal suspension within 10 years, or caused death or serious injury. You may file a motion for judicial review, and the court must hold the review within 30 days after the motion is filed.

Official source: how to request a hearing (Kentucky)

Suspension if You Refuse a Test in Kentucky

license suspended by the court at arraignment for the pendency of the case; if not convicted but the court finds you refused, suspended for the period that would apply upon convictionKRS 189A.200(1)-(2), (6); KRS 189A.107

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Getting a Hardship License (Drug-Based DUI Only); Ignition Interlock License for Alcohol-Based DUI in Kentucky

the court may grant hardship driving privileges for employment, school, medical care, alcohol or substance programs or court-ordered programs only when the suspension is for a drug-based DUI under KRS 189A.010(1)(c) or (d); not available to anyone who refused testing; for alcohol-based DUI the only license available is an ignition interlock license

Official source: getting a hardship license (drug-based dui only); ignition interlock license for alcohol-based dui (Kentucky)

More on DUI Law in Kentucky

See the full overview of DUI laws in Kentucky and read about hardship licenses in every state.

• Kentucky DUI Penalties: First, Second and Third Offense
• Ignition Interlock Rules in Kentucky
• Can a DUI Be Expunged in Kentucky?
• Refusing a Breath or Blood Test in Kentucky

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