{"id":43409,"date":"2022-07-12T11:42:04","date_gmt":"2022-07-12T11:42:04","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=43409"},"modified":"2022-08-10T04:33:54","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T04:33:54","slug":"kentucky-license-plates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/kentucky-license-plates\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Kentucky License Plates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Registering your vehicle is only one part of the ownership process in Kentucky. You need to set up your Kentucky license plates properly too! In this post, we break down everything you need to know about it.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No matter who tells you otherwise, license plates are an important part of driving laws in Kentucky. Don&#8217;t make the mistake of driving without having them properly in place! Despite some changes here and there with respect to the laws (<em>Kentucky is a one-plate state<\/em>), it&#8217;s wise to keep track of all the rules in one place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Here&#8217;s a lowdown of everything you need to know!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #e71346;color:#e71346\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/kentucky-license-plates\/#What_rules_should_you_follow_for_Kentucky_license_plates\" >What rules should you follow for Kentucky license plates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/kentucky-license-plates\/#What_color_are_the_Kentucky_license_plates\" >What color are the Kentucky license plates?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/kentucky-license-plates\/#Does_Kentucky_require_a_front_license_plate\" >Does Kentucky require a front license plate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/kentucky-license-plates\/#Are_license_plate_frames_legal_in_Kentucky\" >Are license plate frames legal in Kentucky?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/kentucky-license-plates\/#Are_license_plate_covers_illegal_in_KY\" >Are license plate covers illegal in KY?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/kentucky-license-plates\/#Are_tinted_license_plate_covers_illegal_in_KY\" >Are tinted license plate covers illegal in KY?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/kentucky-license-plates\/#How_to_get_a_custom_license_plate_in_Kentucky\" >How to get a custom license plate in Kentucky?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/kentucky-license-plates\/#Is_Kentucky_a_two-plate_state\" >Is Kentucky a two-plate state?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/kentucky-license-plates\/#How_much_does_a_KY_license_plate_cost\" >How much does a KY license plate cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/kentucky-license-plates\/#What_are_the_different_types_of_KY_license_plates\" >What are the different types of KY license plates?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_rules_should_you_follow_for_Kentucky_license_plates\"><\/span>What rules should you follow for Kentucky license plates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">You will be furnished with a new Kentucky license plate when you register and title your vehicle with the Kentucky Department of Motor Vehicles Licensing (DMV). Unlike some other states,<strong> Kentucky does not require a front license plate<\/strong> &#8211; you only need to affix one plate at the rear.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\/car-insurance-in-kentucky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Car-insurance-savings.png\" alt=\"everything you want to know about kentucky license plates\" width=\"794\" height=\"294\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_are_the_Kentucky_license_plates\"><\/span>What color are the Kentucky license plates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The license plates in Kentucky have evolved over the decades but have maintained the same basic template. Until 2019, they consisted of dark blue lettering embossed on a white plate, with &#8216;KENTUCKY&#8217; in large letters followed by &#8216;BLUEGRASS STATE&#8217; in smaller ones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">However, after 2019, they have transitioned to a flat, digitally printed plate with dark blue letters on a white and light blue background.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-43423 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/4686093425_5207db1881_c.jpg\" alt=\"Kentucky license plates\" width=\"800\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/4686093425_5207db1881_c.jpg 800w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/4686093425_5207db1881_c-300x159.jpg 300w, http:\/\/wordwblog02.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/4686093425_5207db1881_c-768x407.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0 \u00a0Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/woodysworld1778\/4686093425\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jerry &#8220;Woody&#8221; from Flickr<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Kentucky_require_a_front_license_plate\"><\/span>Does Kentucky require a front license plate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No,<strong> KY is a one-plate state<\/strong>. You only need a rear license plate when driving in Kentucky. Other states that have a one-plate rule include Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, etc.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_license_plate_frames_legal_in_Kentucky\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW50284831 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50284831 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Are license plate frames legal in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50284831 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Kentucky<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50284831 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW50284831 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Yes, according to Kentucky state law, license frames are legal. However, they should be attached in such a way that no lettering or numbers are obscured by the frame.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_license_plate_covers_illegal_in_KY\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW845581 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW845581 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Are license plate covers illegal in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW845581 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">KY<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW845581 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW845581 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">No, <strong>license plate covers are not illegal in KY as long as they don&#8217;t obscure any of the text\/decals on the plate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tinted_license_plate_covers_illegal_in_KY\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Are tinted li<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cense plate covers illegal in KY?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tinted license plate covers can obscure parts of your plate and can make it harder to read. Hence, they are deemed illegal in Kentucky.<span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_a_custom_license_plate_in_Kentucky\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to get a custom license plate in Kentucky?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can personalize your license plate by submitting a request to the Kentucky Cabinet&#8217;s Plate Review Committee.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The process is as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Go to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.kentucky.gov\/kytc\/plates\/web\/#511884fe-6ea1-498b-9d3f-051c55d13c20\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plate List application page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and enter your character combination to check if it is available. You can do this by clicking the image of the plate you want and selecting &#8216;Personalize Your Plate.&#8217;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After making the required changes, click on &#8216;Request This Plate&#8217; to formally apply for it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Depending on the availability, you will receive an email notifying you whether your application has been pre-approved<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If pre-approved, you can go straight to the County Clerk&#8217;s office and pay $25 as a &#8216;personalized plate fee&#8217;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your customized character combination cannot be more than six letters including spaces. You also cannot discriminate against race, religion, color, sex, or nationality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW189455297 BCX0\" href=\" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-license-plate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW189455297 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW189455297 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Also read: How long does it take to get a license plate?<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW189455297 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><em>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/em><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Kentucky_a_two-plate_state\"><\/span>Is Kentucky a two-plate state?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, <strong>Kentucky is a one-plate state<\/strong>, which means you do not need to have a front plate. It is perfectly legal to drive here with just a rear plate.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_KY_license_plate_cost\"><\/span>How much does a KY license plate cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A standard KY license plate costs $21. Renewing a license plate and personalizing it both also cost $25.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_types_of_KY_license_plates\"><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW121468348 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW121468348 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">What are the different types of KY license plates?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW121468348 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:40,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Kentucky Department of Motor Vehicles allows the following types of license plates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standard License Plates<\/li>\n<li>Occupational License Plates<\/li>\n<li>Military License Plates<\/li>\n<li>Classic Car License Plates<\/li>\n<li>Membership License Plates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\/car-insurance-in-kentucky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.way.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/MicrosoftTeams-image-82.png\" alt=\"Texas license plates\" width=\"2382\" height=\"882\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Here\u2019s more info on\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/airport-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link top-rated airport parking\">top-rated airport parking<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link the best parking spots in your city\">the best parking spots in your city<\/a>, affordable\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link auto insurance\">auto insurance<\/a>, easy\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/auto-refinance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link auto refinance\">auto refinance<\/a>, and\u00a0<a title=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" href=\"https:\/\/www.way.com\/car-wash-near-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Link high-quality car washes near you\">high-quality car washes near you<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Registering your vehicle is only one part of the ownership process in Kentucky. You need to set up your Kentucky license plates properly too! In this post, we break down everything you need to know about it. No matter who tells you otherwise, license plates are an important part of driving laws in Kentucky. 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