Kentucky DUI Laws
Kentucky DUI Defense
What you're facing, what the deadlines are, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Kentucky (KY) law.
BAC Limit
0.08
Enhanced BAC
0.15
Higher penalties above this
Lookback Period
10 years
Prior offenses count within
First Offense Penalties in Kentucky
Implied Consent & Test Refusal
Like all 50 states, Kentucky has an implied consent law, by driving on Kentuckyroads, you've already agreed to submit to a chemical test (breath, blood, or urine) if an officer has probable cause to believe you're impaired.
Refusal Penalty
2 – 6 month license suspension
Kentucky-Specific Detail
Kentucky is one of the few states where a first-offense DUI carries a mandatory minimum jail sentence of at least 2 days, with no exceptions.
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Important: This page provides general legal information about Kentucky DUI laws as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. For guidance specific to your case, speaking with a Kentucky-licensed attorney is one option, or take the free Masked Researcher’s First Read to see where your case stands.