2022 Kentucky Revised Statutes Chapter 186 - Licensing of motor vehicles, operators, and trailers 186.480 Examination of applicants by Department of Kentucky State Police -- Exemptions. (Effective until July 1, 2024).
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186.480 Examination of applicants by Department of Kentucky State Police -Exemptions.
(Effective until July 1, 2024)
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The Department of Kentucky State Police shall examine every applicant for an
operator's license as identified in KRS 186.635, except as otherwise provided in this
section. The examination shall be held in the county where the applicant resides
unless:
(a) The applicant is granted written permission by the Transportation Cabinet to
take the examination in another county, and the Department of Kentucky State
Police agree to arrange for the examination in the other county; or
(b) The applicant is tested using a bioptic telescopic device.
The examination shall include a test of the applicant's eyesight to ensure compliance
with the visual acuity standards set forth in KRS 186.577. The examination shall
also include a test of the applicant's ability to read and understand highway signs
regulating, warning, and directing traffic, the applicant's knowledge of traffic laws,
and an actual demonstration of the applicant's ability to exercise ordinary and
reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle. The provisions of this
subsection shall not apply to an applicant who:
(a) At the time of application, holds a valid operator's license from another state,
provided that state affords a reciprocal exemption to a Kentucky resident; or
(b) Is a citizen of the Commonwealth who has been serving in the United States
military and has allowed his or her operator's license to expire.
In addition to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, an applicant for a
motorcycle operator's license shall be required to show his or her ability to operate a
motorcycle. An applicant who successfully completes the skills portion of the test
under this subsection on a:
(a) Three (3) wheeled motorcycle shall be issued a motorcycle operator's license
restricted to the operation of three (3) wheeled motorcycles under KRS
186.447; or
(b) Two (2) wheeled motorcycle shall be issued a motorcycle operator's license
without the restriction identified in KRS 186.447, and may operate both two
(2) and three (3) wheeled motorcycles.
Any person whose intermediate license or operator's license is denied, suspended, or
revoked for cause shall apply for reinstatement at the termination of the period for
which the license was denied, suspended, or revoked by submitting to the
examination. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any person whose
license was suspended for failure to meet the conditions described in KRS 186.411
when, within one (1) year of suspension, the driving privileges of such individuals
are reinstated.
An applicant shall not use an autocycle for any road skills testing administered
under the provisions of this section.
Effective: June 29, 2021
History: Amended 2021 Ky. Acts ch. 188, sec. 2, effective June 29, 2021. -- Amended
2020 Ky. Acts ch. 51, sec. 17, effective March 27, 2020. -- Amended 2017 Ky. Acts
ch. 69, sec. 3, effective June 29, 2017; and ch. 100, sec. 37, effective January 1,
2019. -- Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 195, effective June 26, 2007. -Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 65, sec. 6, effective July 12, 2006. -- Amended 2002
Ky. Acts ch. 264, sec. 9, effective July 15, 2002. -- Amended 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 396,
sec. 5, effective January 1, 2001. -- Amended 1994 Ky. Acts ch. 86, sec. 2, effective
July 15, 1994. -- Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 122, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1986;
and ch. 123, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1986. -- Amended 1976 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky.
Acts ch. 36, sec. 6. -- Amended 1970 Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 5. -- Amended 1968 Ky.
Acts ch. 63, sec. 8, effective June 13, 1968. -- Amended 1948 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec.
6. -- Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky.
Stat. sec. 2739m-33, 2739m-67.
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