Paying Your Traffic Ticket

Failing to pay your traffic ticket in Kentucky could result in losing your driving privileges, among other consequences.

In-state Tickets

You can pay your in-state citation in person or through the mail at the Circuit Court Clerk's office of the county in which you were issued the citation. Bring or send a copy of the citation along with a check or money order.

Out-of-state Tickets

Sometimes paying a ticket you get in another state can be a bit more of a hassle simply because you don't live in that state. Yet the payment process won't differ that much from paying a ticket you receive in Kentucky.

In the event that you receive a ticket in another state, make sure to ask the officer for information on where to appear for court, payment procedures, and locations, etc. You can also check the back of the citation or contact the magistrate court in the county where you received the ticket.

Misplaced Tickets

If you've lost your ticket you'll need to contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office of the county in which you were issued the ticket.

In addition, the Kentucky Court of Justice and the Administrative Office of the Courts do host a database of all pending cases. You can look up your case by searching by your last name or case number if you have that.

State Traffic School

Any option you have of attending a Kentucky State Traffic School in order to lower ticket cost, or as an alternative to paying a ticket, is entirely up to the court. Visit our Traffic Tickets section for more information.

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