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Can I take traffic school for a ticket in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, State Traffic School referrals must come from the Kentucky District or Federal court where the violation occurred. Only minor violations qualify, and a driver can complete the school only once every 12 months. A referral is a court order, and not attending will suspend driving privileges.

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Who needs it
Referrals come from the Kentucky District or Federal court where the violation occurredAsk the court that cited you.
Verified. drive.ky.gov (opens state website) · checked Nov 13, 2026
Use limit
State Traffic School can be completed only once every 12 monthsCheck the date of your last course.
Same source and date as above
Which violations
Only minor violations qualify; a conviction with a mandatory suspension does notRead your citation before you plan around a course.
Same source and date as above
Cost
Classroom: 4 hours, $15 (non-refundable), enroll within 30 days of referral or convictionPut the deadline on your calendar.
Same source and date as above

How to get it done

  1. Step 1. Check that your ticket is for a minor offense. A driver cannot attend State Traffic School for a conviction carrying a mandatory license suspension, and can only attend if they have minor traffic violations. You also can't attend if your license was suspended when you got the ticket, or if you have no license.

  2. Step 2. Choose online or classroom. The online course costs $39.00 (non-refundable) and must be completed within 30 days of the referral or conviction date. A classroom class lasts 4 hours and costs $15 (non-refundable), and you must sign up within those same 30 days.

  3. Step 3. Attend the school. Once referred, it becomes a court order, and a driver who does not comply with it will have driving privileges suspended.

Before you pay

Ask the court that cited you whether it will send you to the school.

Check the date of your last course. It can be completed only once every 12 months.

Ask your insurer whether a course changes your rate.

Questions

Can I reschedule a class?

Yes, one time. If you miss a scheduled class, your license becomes suspended.

Does State Traffic School show on my driving record?

Not on the 3-year public driving record. It does show on the 5-year record, which law enforcement, courts and other government agencies use.

I hold a CDL. Does the school keep the ticket off my record?

Only the points. For a CDL holder, or a conviction in a CMV, the school prevents points from being assessed, but the conviction still appears on the record.

I got a ticket in Kentucky but live in another state. Can I attend?

Drivers from other states are not eligible for the program unless the court specifically orders them to attend Kentucky State Traffic School.

Why do referred drivers get suspended?

Many people referred to Kentucky State Traffic School get suspended because the address on their license is incorrect. State law says an address change must be made on the license within 10 days.

What to do next

Ask the court that handled your ticket about a referral. Then read the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's page on State Traffic School.

drive.ky.gov

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