KRS § 186.480 — KY Code / Title XVI / Chapter 186 / Section 186.480
186.480 Examination of applicants by Department of Kentucky State Police -- Vision test to be administered in compliance with KRS 186.577 -- Exemptions -- Road skills test
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186.480 Examination of applicants by Department of Kentucky State Police --

Vision test to be administered in compliance with KRS 186.577 -- Exemptions -

- Road skills test.

(1) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall examine every applicant for an

operator's license as identified in KRS 186.635, except as otherwise provided in this

section. The examination shall be held in the county where the applicant resides

unless:

(a) The applicant is granted written permission by the Transportation Cabinet to

take the examination in another county; or

(b) The applicant is tested using a bioptic telescopic device.

(2) The examination shall include a test of the applicant's eyesight to ensure

compliance with the visual acuity and visual field standards set forth in KRS

186.577. The vision testing outlined in this subsection shall be administered under

the provisions established in KRS 186.577 at, or prior to, the time of application.

The examination shall also include a test of the applicant's ability to read and

understand highway signs regulating, warning, and directing traffic, the applicant's

knowledge of traffic laws, and an actual demonstration of the applicant's ability to

exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle. The

provisions of this subsection shall not apply to an applicant who:

(a) At the time of application, holds a valid operator's license from another state,

provided that state affords a reciprocal exemption to a Kentucky resident;

(b) At the time of application for a motorcycle instruction permit or motorcycle

operator's license, presents evidence of successful completion of an approved

rider training course under KRS 176.5062; or

(c) Is a citizen of the Commonwealth who has been serving in the United States

military and has allowed his or her operator's license to expire.

(3) In addition to the requirements of subsection (2) of this section, an applicant for a

motorcycle operator's license who does not present evidence of successful

completion of an approved rider training course under KRS 176.5062 shall be

required to show his or her ability to operate a motorcycle. An applicant who

successfully completes the skills portion of the test under this subsection on a:

(a) Three (3) wheeled motorcycle shall be issued a motorcycle operator's license

restricted to the operation of three (3) wheeled motorcycles under KRS

186.447; or

(b) Two (2) wheeled motorcycle shall be issued a motorcycle operator's license

without the restriction identified in KRS 186.447, and may operate both two

(2) and three (3) wheeled motorcycles.

(4) Any person whose intermediate license or operator's license is denied, suspended,

or revoked for cause shall apply for reinstatement at the termination of the period

for which the license was denied, suspended, or revoked by submitting to the

examination. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any person whose

license was suspended for failure to meet the conditions described in KRS 186.411

when, within one (1) year of suspension, the driving privileges of the person are

reinstated.

(5) An applicant shall not use an autocycle for road skills testing administered under

the provisions of this section.

(6) The Department of Kentucky State Police shall include, in the educational materials

it produces for prospective drivers, information about the purposes, processes, and

benefits of the organ donation program.