Kentucky Traffic School Requirements
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Kentucky’s official .gov page or with the court handling your citation before you act. This rule is compiled at medium confidence and should be confirmed before you rely on it. This page is general information, not legal advice.
In Kentucky, eligibility for traffic school is governed by a pre-conviction election rule under 601 KAR 13:025. When a district court refers a driver to traffic school, attendance must occur before conviction in order to avoid the accrual of points on the driving record. The program may be utilized once per 12-month period.
Eligibility for traffic school attendance is not uniform across all traffic violations and typically depends on several factors, including the nature of the specific offense, the driver's existing driving record, and the discretion of the court handling the citation. Drivers should confirm their eligibility by contacting the district court that issued the citation or by consulting with the Kentucky Department of Motor Vehicles, as requirements and availability can vary by jurisdiction and circumstance.
This information is provided for general reference purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Eligibility / notes | With district-court referral, attend traffic school before conviction to avoid points; once per 12 months. |
| Frequency | once / 12 months |
| Points effect | avoids points (pre-conviction) |
| Governing statute | 601 KAR 13:025 |