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 Kentucky roads, 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. Consult a Kentucky-licensed attorney for guidance specific to your case.