Kentucky Underage DUI Cost Calculator 2026

State-specific DUI cost estimates for Kentucky, including fines, attorney fees, SR-22 insurance, ignition interlock, and more.

Data verified May 2026

Kentucky DUI Cost Calculator

Enter your case details for a state-specific cost estimate.

BAC Level0.05%
0.00%0.20%

Many states apply zero-tolerance laws for drivers under 21. Even a very low BAC may trigger charges.

At or above the adult limit, adult DUI charges may apply in addition to or instead of zero-tolerance charges.

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Answer the questions and press the button. You will get a low, typical and high figure, with each cost listed on its own line.

  • Uses this state's own fines, suspension and interlock rules
  • Market costs such as attorney fees are labelled as estimates
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Kentucky DUI FAQ

How much does a DUI cost in Kentucky?

Attorney fees for a first-offense DUI in Kentucky typically run $1,500 to $5,000 on our estimates, and the fine is $200 to $500 before court costs. Adding insurance, interlock, education, reinstatement and lost time from work, our calculator puts a typical first offense at about $11,846 (range $6,338 to $18,063) with its default answers; the median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615.

How long is your license suspended for a first DUI in Kentucky?

A first-offense DUI conviction in Kentucky carries a license suspension of 120 days. A hardship or restricted license may be available during this period.

Is an ignition interlock device required in Kentucky for a first DUI?

Not for a first offense. In Kentucky a first-offense interlock is optional: an interlock license can shorten the suspension.

How long is SR-22 insurance required after a DUI in Kentucky?

Kentucky requires SR-22 high-risk insurance filing for 3 years following a DUI conviction.

Can a DUI be expunged in Kentucky?

Kentucky allows DUI expungement under certain conditions, typically after a waiting period of 10 years following completion of your sentence.

Kentucky DUI figures this calculator uses

Under-21 BAC limit (zero tolerance)
0.02%
License suspension, first offense (adult)
120 days
Fine, first DUI
$200 to $500

Statutory figures were checked against Kentucky law (primary source) and last verified May 2026. Typical ranges are market estimates, not law; see our methodology.

Worked example

With the calculator's default answers (driver age: 19 years old; bac level at arrest: 0.05%; was the bac at or above the adult legal limit (0.08%, or 0.05% in utah)?: No - below the adult limit):

CostTypical
Zero-Tolerance Fines and Fees$240
Defense Attorney Fees$2,113
License Reinstatement Fee$40
Insurance Premium Increase$3,120
DUI School / Alcohol Education$425
Estimated total (range $3,772 to $9,502)$5,938

Change the answers in the calculator above to see your own estimate.

On our estimates, a typical first-offense DUI in Kentucky comes to about $11,846, the 46th highest of the 50 states. The median of our 50 state estimates is $17,615. These come from the total-cost calculator with its default answers, not from a national survey.

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