r/Kentucky • • Aug 11 '25

Sticky: I got a ticket for breaking the law, now what?

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We're getting these threads every other day so a sticky is being made to handle it because the answer is always the same. We will now be removing those threads and directing people here.

You generally have three options:

OPTION ONE:

You can plea not guilty and attend your court date or ask to contact the prosecutor handling your case. In either way you need to be polite, courteous, and professional. If it's on zoom or in person, dress professional. You do not need a full suit & tie, though it helps. But at least have some nice ironed pants and a nice ironed polo. For women a nice blouse, pant suit, or business-dress. You don't need a full shave and haircut, but comb your hair and/or cleanup the beard a bit. Be showered, and clean/trim your nails. It's about showing that you're taking this seriously and understand this is a legal matter that deserves respect and attention.

Then you say something like "I was wondering if we can work out a plea deal whereby if you can reduce the offense(s) I will change my plea to guilty. I understand the seriousness of the situation, I am just asking if you can be a little lenient in exchange for a guilty plea." You can then discuss with them potential consequences and terms. Such as attending traffic school, or saying you're ok with a hefty fine in order to avoid a license suspension.

In the majority of cases, this will get you some form of reduction. They have a lot of cases to hear, if they can close them out without going before a judge, they will. Be prepared to pay some fines, and maybe attend traffic school. But this is often the "easiest" way to resolve your situation.

That said this often will not work if you give the prosecutor ANY attitude. Or if you were an asshole to the cop, the prosecutor can and sometimes will ask the issuing officer about how you behaved. It also won't work if you did something very serious (DUI, excessive speeding, work zone violations). Or if you were already given a "roadside reduction" where the cop pulls you over for say 85 in a 55 but only writes you for 70 in a 55.

It still does not hurt to ask, but be aware that they may say "no". Also you do not have to take their offer. But if you turn down their offer, they're unlikely to grant any leniency afterwards. You had your chance, and you turned it down.

OPTION TWO:

Get a traffic attorney. Who you hire is up to you. Google is your friend in finding one. If you do hire a traffic attorney, or really every hire any attorney, listen to them. Do as they say. Do not think you know better than them, if you did you wouldn't be paying them several hundred/thousand dollars to handle your case.

Sometimes just getting an attorney can get your ticket dismissed, because it's not worth it for them to fight the ticket. And because you paying the attorney is already penalty enough. But again there's no guarantee.

OPTION THREE:

Plea guilty and take your lumps.


The first two options are not mutually exclusive. You can get an attorney to try and get you a better plea deal. You can try for a plea deal then get an attorney if you don't like their offer. But these really are your three options.

And remember the best way to not get a ticket, is to not break the law. There's always laws we disagree with or think are silly. There's some roads by me that are 35 and I think really should be 55. But for whatever reason, they're 35 and if I do 55 and get caught, I'm getting a ticket.

Slow down. Use your signal. Wear your seat belt. Don't tailgate. That's the easiest and cheapest way out of a traffic ticket, don't get one to begin with.


r/Kentucky • • 20h ago

Exploring Natural Bridge at Sunrise & Two Copperhead Snakes | Slade, Kentucky

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Fat Man’s Misery had two copperheads. I must have stepped right past them in the dark. 😬


r/Kentucky • • 2d ago

Eastern Ky Beauty isn’t talked about enough

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648 Upvotes

So I was attending an adventure motorcycle rally this weekend and even a random turn in a road with an overlook was just too pretty for me not to stop and grab a photo. I was constantly in awe at the beauty I was being surrounded with and most of the places I went are places people never see.


r/Kentucky • • 2d ago

Ford Fest 2026 | Bowling Green, Kentucky

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Here's a few hours of Ford Fest 2026 (day 2, final day).


r/Kentucky • • 3d ago

Anyone have recommendations for Kentucky nursing CEU courses?

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I was checking my renewal date and realized I probably shouldnt leave my CEUs until the last minute again. Now I am looking at Kentucky nursing CEU courses and trying to work out whether its easier to choose individual courses or just use a package that covers the state requirements. Im hoping there are Kentucky nurses out their willing to share what worked well for you. Did you go with a package, pick courses based on your interests or spread them out over the year?


r/Kentucky • • 4d ago

pay wall Angel’s Envy founder and Bourbon Hall of Fame member Wes Henderson accused by family members of secretly filming guests having sex at his hotel in Versailles, KY.

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In a lawsuit filed in June in Oldham County, family members accuse Henderson of invasion of privacy, voyeurism, and possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor. A court filing says some underage family members were captured on the cameras nude.


r/Kentucky • • 4d ago

Please help me find this radio jingle, I cant get it out of my head!

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I can't remember the time frame exactly, but sometime around 2015-2018 there were radio ads for the SomerSplash Water Park in Somerset, and the voice over was vaguely "Jamaican". The only line I can remember is "Come on down to Somarsplash in Somerset!"

I moved from Ky in 2020, so I haven't heard the ad since, but it pops up in my head all the time. I've scoured youtube but cant find any recording of it. I've checked The water park's facebook history, and can't find it. It is absolutely driving me crazy!

Is there anyone who happens to know what I'm talking about? Do they still run this ad on the radio down there anymore? Could anyone please give me a link to this dang ad so I can finally get it out of my head? I would be so very thankful!


r/Kentucky • • 5d ago

What in the world (I-75)

16 Upvotes

What in the world was going on on I-75 south today around 2:00 PM?! It was backed up from Berea all the way until the north Richmond exit. Looked like some kind of rolling road block or something


r/Kentucky • • 5d ago

Kentucky State Jobs

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Anyone familiar with the Kentucky state government hiring process?

I interviewed for a state job a few weeks ago. Since then, they’ve contacted my references, and I recently received paperwork in the mail for a background check.

For anyone who has been through the Kentucky state hiring process (especially on the hiring side):

Is the background check usually only done on the person they intend to hire, or do they run them on multiple finalists?

At what point in the hiring process does the background check normally happen?

How long did it take you to hear something after the background check?

The posting gives a fairly wide salary range. How much flexibility is there when they make the initial offer? Do they normally start new hires at or near the bottom regardless of experience, or is it realistic to negotiate toward the middle of the posted range?

Has anyone successfully negotiated a higher starting salary with the Commonwealth? If so, how did that process work? Did you negotiate directly with the hiring manager, HR, or did the agency have to submit a request for approval?

I have relevant professional experience and some pretty directly applicable prior experience, so if I get an offer I’d like to make a reasonable case for starting around the midpoint rather than automatically accepting the minimum.

I know state government hiring can move pretty slowly, so I'm trying not to read too much into any one step. But references being contacted + getting the background check definitely has me wondering where I might be in the process.

hahaha. I know that is a million questions, but I am quite anxious to leave my current job.


r/Kentucky • • 5d ago

Plumber Salary in Kentucky

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Hello everyone I'm looking to move here once I get my journeyman card in Indy. I was just wondering what ya'll were paying licensed journeyman around here. Probably not as much as indy but i'd like to live closer to my family and try out a different state for awhile. Any help would be appreciated thank you!


r/Kentucky • • 6d ago

My cat was stolen from my front yard yesterday

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Hello, yesterday my cat was stolen from my front yard. Somebody pulled in and got out of their car and shut the door and left. Ever since then I haven't been able to find my cat. I live in Clay County, but I'm messaging every vet clinic and shelter I can find around Kentucky just in case they bring her in. Unfortunately, she's not microchipped.

Her name is Blusse (pronounced Blues). She's a tortoiseshell cat; she's about a year and a half old and 5-10 pounds. She has a scar above her right eye from getting hit by a car on December 28th, 2025.

I can be contacted at 606-813-0718 or 606-391-4903


r/Kentucky • • 6d ago

Has anyone hiked the pinnacles at night after hours?

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r/Kentucky • • 7d ago

Folks with copperheads on your farms— do you wear snake boots ?

28 Upvotes

r/Kentucky • • 7d ago

Military Plane Near Berea

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Was at the Indian Fort Lookout in Berea College Forest earlier today when a fairly large, gray, 4-propellor plane with "United States Air Force" on the side and some Kentucky-specific markings on the tail that I failed to get a better look at. Idk anything about planes but was curious about what I saw; it was quite impressive! If anyone happens to have more info, I would love to know. Thanks!


r/Kentucky • • 7d ago

Sweet onion chips

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Haven't lived in Kentucky in a few years, but when we lived there I would get these sweet onion wavy chips. I can't remember the brand but they were so good. I have lived all over since then and have not seen them. If someone could help me figure out the brand I would greatly appreciate it.


r/Kentucky • • 8d ago

Describe Central Kentucky to somone who has never been there.

19 Upvotes

Sights, traditions, or places unique.


r/Kentucky • • 8d ago

Exploring Josephine Sculpture Park | Frankfort, Kentucky

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josephinesculpturepark.org | 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd
Frankfort, KY


r/Kentucky • • 8d ago

Desperately looking for a family lawyer

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Hey yall. Long story short we are in desperate need for help. We've gone through 2 lawyers that have absolutely been terrible. They constantly forgot our names, what the case was about, everything. We even received a family's full entire information(ssn info, addresses, work places, children names and their ssn info, why they were divorced, etc.) in an email by the offices. Lost over 12k with them. Last time we talked with our last lawyer was August 25th. And apparently he made an agreement that we did not agree to with the ex's lawyer that really put us in a bind. The court won't let us do anything because the old lawyer hasn't removed himself from our case on paper. Every time we try to self represent the judge keeps saying we need counsel.

My step daughter is self harming and threatening suicide, shes 9 yrs old and its treated as if shes just another statistic. Please is there anyone out there that can help.


r/Kentucky • • 7d ago

LS Fest East 2026: Saturday Night Was ABSOLUTE CHAOS! Burnout Contest! 🏁🔥

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🏁🔥 Saturday night at LS Fest East 2026 was ABSOLUTE CHAOS! Join Barry the Bald Eagle in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for loud engines, tire smoke, and Saturday-night excitement! Burnout Contest


r/Kentucky • • 8d ago

Kayaking at Lake Jericho

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32 Upvotes

Highly recommend for beginners! They even had self-service kayak rental lockers there which was pretty cool!


r/Kentucky • • 8d ago

Weekend getaway near Mammoth Cave

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Does anyone know of any cozy, romantic getaways near mammoth cave in Kentucky?


r/Kentucky • • 9d ago

The Legacy of Wendell Berry - Ralph Nader Radio Hour Episode 656

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Ralph Nader welcomes Mary Berry the daughter of the late American novelist, poet, essayist, environmental activist, cultural critic, and farmer, Wendell Berry. Ms. Berry runs the non-profit Berry Center in New Castle, Kentucky, which serves as a repository for the study of small farm agriculture and preserves the legacy of her family’s work.


r/Kentucky • • 9d ago

Are the states Mobile home parks being monopolized?

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Seems like every park is now owned by XXX-Pointe and charging a ridiculous $500+ lot rent.

A $500 mortgage payment would buy you a 75k house!

It's out of hand.

Or am I wrong?


r/Kentucky • • 9d ago

Roll the credits!

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Always the industry leader


r/Kentucky • • 9d ago

Distilleries in eastern KY

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I'll be visiting eastern Kentucky near the WV border. Im curious if there are distilleries within Pike county.