What Is the penalty for driving on a DUI suspended license in Kentucky?

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The penalty for a first offense of driving on a DUI suspended license is not more than ninety (90) days of jail time and the fine is not more than $250.00. The District Judge will suspend the driver's license for six months. If you are driving DUI while DUI suspended, it is a Class A misdemeanor with not more than 12 months jail time and a fine of not more than $500.00. The license suspension is one year.

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