Kentucky Laws & Penal Code

Driving at speeds exceeding the posted speed limit.

Discretion is permitted based on the severity of the offense.

Up to $100 Fine

Parking, with no revisable permission, in an Illegal Zone.

Illegal zones include government facilities, areas impeding traffic, and places that endanger pedestrians or drivers.

Up to $200 Fine + Vehicular Impound

Repeated changing of lanes without due cause.

Repeated lane switching is G-03, permanent driving in the wrong lane is G-04.

Up to $200 Fine + Vehicular Impound

Driving on the left side of a dual highway.

Only G-04 if subject permanently (or for an extended amount of time) is driving on the left side. Repeatedly switching between lanes of traffic is a G-03 offence.

Up to $150 Fine + 5 Months Jail Time

Failing to stop at a traffic control device.

Traffic control devices include stop signs, red lights, blockades, and police roadblocks.

Up to $150 Fine

Failing to stop by command of an emergency vehicle.

Includes ambulances, police vehicles, and military convoys.

Up to $150 Fine + 3 Months Jail Time

Operating a vehicle deemed unroadworthy.

Includes off-road vehicles, unregistered vehicles, and damaged vehicles.

Up to $200 Fine + Vehicular Impound

Consuming alcohol or being intoxicated on public property and disturbing public peace.

Up to $50 Fine

Wearing a face covering that prevents identification by law enforcement.

Officers may order individuals to remove face and head coverings of individuals they have lawfully detained.

Up to $75 Fine + 2 Months Jail Time

Conducting oneself in a way that breaches social norms and disturbs others.

Charges only apply if the victim presses charges.

Up to $150 Fine + 2 Months Jail Time

Prank-calling 911, lying to dispatchers, or any other behavior that occupies the emergency frequency.

Up to $150 Fine + 2 Months Jail Time

Participating in a violent protest without the authorization of local or federal government.

If organizing the riot, upgrade to GM-19.

Up to $100 Fine + 3 Months Jail

Improper disposal of waste in public spaces.

A small quantity of discarded items that generally have low impact on the beauty, value, or ecosystem of an area.

Up to $200 Fine + 1 Month of Community Service

Acting in a manner that disturbs public peace.

Applies to public fighting, causing public disturbances, etc.

Up to $100 Fine + 3 Months Jail

Remaining in a public space for the purpose of gambling, or for partaking in mind altering substances.

Up to $50 Fine

Crossing the street outside designated crosswalks.

There must be a crosswalk within a reasonable distance from the infraction.

Up to $25 Fine

Creating excessive noise or discomfort in public (e.g., loud music, shouting).

Applies to individuals and businesses.

Up to $75 Fine

Refusing to provide proper license or permit when requested by appropriate law enforcement agent.

Drivers License for driving - Hunting License or Fishing License for hunting and fishing.

Up to $100 Fine

Entering and remaining on private property when asked to leave or entering into restricted property.

A person must be given an opportunity to leave after they have been warned. A restricted property is a property that has posted signs restricting access and/or fencing or gates to restrict access.

Up to $150 Fine + 1 Month Jail

Gathering in a public space which causes a disruption to traffic or normal operations, without proper authorization.

If the gathering becomes violent, upgrade to GM-19.

Up to $100 Fine + 3 Months Jail

Defacing public, government, or private property without permission.

Includes graffiti, small damages, or property defacement.

Up to $100 Fine + 2 Months Jail + Damages

Allowing private property to become unsafe or unsightly.

Includes failing to repair damages, overgrown yards, or unsafe buildings.

Up to $100 Fine

Obstructing a public pathway, sidewalk, or road.

Includes placing objects or vehicles that obstruct the public right of way.

Up to $100 Fine

Urinating in a public space.

Up to $50 Fine

Placing signs, banners, or advertisements in public areas without permission.

Includes handbills, posters, and signs on public property.

Up to $100 Fine

Failure to control pets or allowing pets to create a nuisance in public.

Includes excessive barking, failure to clean up after pets, and leash violations.

Up to $75 Fine

Excessively using water resources during periods of restriction or drought.

Up to $200 Fine

Ignoring instructions from authorized crossing guards in public zones.

Up to $100 Fine

Generating excessive noise during restricted hours.

Applies to construction, parties, and loud machinery. Unless other ordinances or permits are in effect. General restricted hours are 10PM to 6AM.

Up to $150 Fine

Smoking in areas designated as non-smoking.

Up to $50 Fine

Transporting items on public roads in a vehicle without securing them safely, causing debris or hazards.

Up to $200 Fine

Dumping waste, garbage, or hazardous materials in unauthorized locations.

A large or hazardous quantity of discarded items that generally have high impact on the beauty, value, or ecosystem of an area.

Up to $500 Fine + 6 Months of Community Service

Using public utilities, parks, or spaces for unauthorized purposes (e.g., washing cars, electrical theft).

Up to $100 Fine

Parking or placing objects in designated fire lanes.

Fire lanes must remain clear for emergency use.

Up to $200 Fine

Discharging fireworks without permission or in restricted areas.

Up to $150 Fine

Spitting on public property, creating a health or safety hazard.

Up to $25 Fine

Failing to clean up after a pet in a public space.

Up to $50 Fine

Obstructing public transport services or access points.

Up to $150 Fine

Operating a vehicle while it carries more passengers than legally permitted.

Up to $100 Fine

Operating a street vendor or selling goods in public areas without proper permits.

Up to $150 Fine + Confiscation of Goods

Walking against pedestrian crossing signals, causing traffic disruption.

Up to $50 Fine

Soliciting funds, goods, or services without a legal permit.

Up to $100 Fine

Using public transportation without paying the fare or causing disturbances on board.

Up to $100 Fine

Minor graffiti or tagging on public or private property without consent.

Up to $150 Fine + Restitution

Failing to comply with public health directives (e.g., during a pandemic).

Up to $250 Fine

Failing to remove snow from sidewalks adjacent to your property.

Up to $100 Fine

Obstructing or interfering with public works projects or road construction.

Up to $200 Fine