KRS §189.337 / §189.450 — Sign Required and Visible
Under Kentucky Revised Statutes §189.337 and §189.450, parking restrictions imposed by signs must be (a) posted, (b) conforming to the Kentucky MUTCD, and (c) sufficiently visible to give a reasonably observant driver notice. KRS §189.337 incorporates the principle that a regulatory restriction is not enforceable absent proper signage. This creates a complete affirmative defense statewide where a sign was missing, faded illegible, knocked down, obscured by vegetation, or covered. Louisville Metro and Lexington-Fayette Urban County hearing officers regularly dismiss tickets on this basis when the driver presents date-stamped photographs.
Legal basis
KRS §189.337; KRS §189.450; KRS §189.231; Kentucky MUTCD
Sample appeal wording
TO: [Louisville Metro Revenue Commission / LFUCG Parking Authority / other] RE: Citation [TICKET_NUMBER] I request dismissal under KRS §189.337 and §189.450. Parking restrictions imposed by signage must be properly posted and visible. On [DATE] at [TIME], at [LOCATION], the relevant sign was [missing / faded / obscured by foliage / knocked down / covered]. A reasonable driver could not have notice of any restriction. Evidence: (1) date-stamped photos; (2) Street View screenshot; (3) sworn statement. Signed, [FULL_NAME] Date: [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- KRS §189.337
- KRS §189.450
- Kentucky MUTCD