186.442 Suspension or revocation of license or driving privileges in another jurisdiction -- Persons eligible for restricted license -- Issuance of license valid only in Kentucky -- Removal of restric
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<![CDATA[ Page 1 of 2 186.442 Suspension or revocation of license or driving privileges in another jurisdiction -- Persons eligible for restricted license -- Issuance of license valid <br>only in Kentucky -- Removal of restrictions -- Inapplicability to commercial <br>driver's license. (1) The circuit clerk shall, before issuing or renewing a Kentucky operator's license, verify through the National Drivers Register that the person applying for an initial <br>or renewal Kentucky operator's license does not currently have his or her operator's <br>license or driving privilege suspended or revoked in another licensing jurisdiction. (2) If the person's operator's license or driving privilege is currently suspended or revoked in another licensing jurisdiction for a traffic offense where the conviction <br>for the offense is less than five (5) years old, the circuit clerk shall not issue the <br>person an initial or renewal Kentucky operator's license until the person resolves the <br>matter in the other licensing jurisdiction and complies with the provisions of this <br>chapter. (3) A person whose operator's license has been suspended or revoked in another licensing jurisdiction, or the holder of a Kentucky operator's license whose driving <br>privileges have been suspended in another licensing jurisdiction, may be issued a <br>Kentucky license, or may renew a Kentucky license if: <br>(a) The conviction causing the suspension or revocation is more than five (5) years old; (b) The conviction is for a traffic offense other than a felony traffic offense or a habitual violator offense; and (c) The person has been a resident of the Commonwealth for at least five (5) years prior to the date of application for issuance or renewal. (4) (a) A person applying for an operator's license under subsection (3) of this section shall submit an application to the Transportation Cabinet in Frankfort or a <br>Transportation Cabinet field office. (b) The Transportation Cabinet shall, within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the application, determine if the person is eligible to receive a license under <br>subsection (3) of this section. (c) If the Transportation Cabinet determines the person may be issued a license under subsection (3) of this section, the cabinet shall issue the person an <br>official form that the applicant shall present to the circuit clerk of the county <br>where the person resides. Upon receipt of this notice, and completion of any <br>examinations required under KRS 186.480, the circuit clerk shall issue the <br>applicant a license under subsection (3) of this section. (5) A person issued a Kentucky operator's license in accordance with subsection (3) of this section shall be issued an operator's license marked "Valid in Kentucky Only" <br>and shall sign a statement that the person understands that he or she may be subject <br>to arrest and detention if stopped by a law enforcement officer in another state while <br>operating a motor vehicle on this restricted license. (6) If a person granted a license under subsection (3) of this section satisfies the requirements to have the suspension or revocation in another state lifted, the person Page 2 of 2 shall apply to the circuit clerk to be issued a new license without the restrictions <br>outlined in subsection (3) of this section. (7) The provisions of subsection (3) of this section shall not apply to a commercial driver's license. Effective: June 24, 2003 <br>History: Created 2003 Ky. Acts ch. 189, sec. 1, effective June 24, 2003. ]]>