Kentucky Statutes 189A.440 – Prohibition against use of vehicle other than for purpose authorized by hardship license — Penalty — Penalty for false application statement
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(1) No person who is issued a hardship license shall operate a motor vehicle at any time, place, or for any purpose other than those authorized upon the face of the hardship license issued under KRS § 189A.410.
(2) Any defendant who violates the provisions of subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, and shall have his or her license suspended by the Transportation Cabinet for the initial period of suspension under KRS § 189A.070 for an additional six (6) months.
For details, see § 532.090
(3) Any defendant or any other person who knowingly assists the defendant in making a false application statement is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall have his or her motor vehicle or motorcycle operator’s license suspended by the Transportation Cabinet for six (6) months.
Effective: July 1, 2020
History: Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 103, sec. 22, effective July 1, 2020. — Amended
2015 Ky. Acts ch. 124, sec. 12, effective June 24, 2015. — Created 1991 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 15, sec. 28, effective July 1, 1991.
(2) Any defendant who violates the provisions of subsection (1) of this section is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, and shall have his or her license suspended by the Transportation Cabinet for the initial period of suspension under KRS § 189A.070 for an additional six (6) months.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 189A.440
- Cabinet: means the Transportation Cabinet. See Kentucky Statutes 189A.005
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- License: means any driver's or operator's license or any other license or permit to operate a motor vehicle issued under or granted by the laws of this state including:
(a) Any temporary license or instruction permit. See Kentucky Statutes 189A.005
(3) Any defendant or any other person who knowingly assists the defendant in making a false application statement is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall have his or her motor vehicle or motorcycle operator’s license suspended by the Transportation Cabinet for six (6) months.
Effective: July 1, 2020
History: Amended 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 103, sec. 22, effective July 1, 2020. — Amended
2015 Ky. Acts ch. 124, sec. 12, effective June 24, 2015. — Created 1991 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 15, sec. 28, effective July 1, 1991.