Except for novice drivers and bus drivers, there is no prohibition on cell phone use while driving in Kentucky. However, all Kentucky drivers are prohibited from texting.
Cell Phone Use
There is no handheld cell phone prohibition for drivers except that novice drivers in Kentucky - drivers under the age of 18 – are prohibited from using cell phones (handheld or hands-free) while driving.
Texting
All drivers are prohibited from texting while driving.
Bus Drivers
School bus drivers are prohibited from from using any cell phone (handheld or hands-free) while driving with children in bus. And, as with all drivers, they are prohibited from texting while driving.
How is it Enforced?
Text messaging fines are $25 (first offense) and then $50, plus court costs. Kentucky’s text messaging and cell phone laws are considered “primary” laws. A primary law means that an officer can pull you over for the offense without having to witness some other violation. That is, the officer sees you texting and issues a citation.
Read more about Kentucky’s distracted driving laws.
More Information on Kentucky's Cell-Phone Driving Law
Here is the State of Kentucky's government website that has information regarding Kentucky's cell-phone driving law.
State Website- Kentucky's Cell-Phone Driving Law for a School Bus Operator
State Website- Kentucky's Cell-Phone Driving Law for Minors
