Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes — Motor Vehicles (Ch. 186–189A)

KRS (Motor Vehicles) § 189A.440: Prohibition against use of vehicle other than for purpose authorized by hardship license -- Penalty -- Penalty for false application statement

Gross Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person with a hardship license cannot operate a vehicle outside its authorized purposes. Violations and knowingly assisting false applications are Class A misdemeanors with license suspension penalties.

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