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Kentucky Drivers: Effect New York Traffic Ticket Convictions

by Seth Azria on 4/05/2020
Out-of-State Drivers 3 min read

Kentucky Drivers: Effect of New York Traffic Ticket Convictions

By Seth M. Azria, Esq.

How Kentucky Handles NY Speeding Tickets

Kentucky has a nuanced position when it comes to recording out-of-state traffic ticket convictions. First, New York speeding ticket convictions do not transfer points to a standard Kentucky driver's license.

Commercial Drivers (CDL) Exception: If the driver holds a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), the points for an out-of-state speeding ticket will transfer. For more information, see Kentucky’s Points System .

All Other Moving Violations Transfer Points

Second, while standard speeding tickets do not transfer points, all other “moving hazardous violations” received in another state do transfer to your Kentucky driving record. Examples include:

  • Texting while driving: 3 points
  • Improper lane usage: 3 points
  • Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle: 4 points
  • Stop sign violation: 3 points
Suspension Warning: In Kentucky, accumulating 12 points within any two-year period will cause a mandatory license suspension.

Out-of-State Tickets Must Be Satisfied

Regardless of whether Kentucky records a specific conviction or transfers points, if a Kentucky driver does not take care of an out-of-state ticket, Kentucky’s Division of Driver Licensing will take action. They will serve notice upon the driver requiring them to resolve the ticket within 30 days. If no action is taken, the Kentucky driver's license will be suspended.

Insurance Premiums Are Always a Concern

As with almost all states, because Kentucky and New York share traffic information, you should assume that an auto insurance carrier will learn of the conviction during routine audits. Increased insurance premiums are the primary concern for most drivers, and rightfully so.

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