Not Owner / Sold Vehicle / Stolen at Time of Violation
Kentucky parking liability follows ownership at the time of the violation. KRS §186A.215 governs title transfers; KRS §186A.220 covers Notice of Sale (filed with the County Clerk). A registered owner who sold the vehicle and timely filed Notice of Sale has a complete defense. Stolen-vehicle defense applies under KRS §514.030 (theft) when a police report predates the violation. Louisville Metro Code §72.99 and Lexington-Fayette ordinances expressly recognize these as dismissal grounds.
Legal basis
KRS §186A.215; KRS §186A.220; KRS §514.030; Louisville Metro Code §72.99
Sample appeal wording
TO: [Louisville Metro Revenue Commission / LFUCG Parking] RE: Citation [TICKET_NUMBER] — Not Owner Defense I was not the owner of the vehicle ([PLATE], [YEAR/MAKE/MODEL]) on [VIOLATION_DATE]. ☐ Sold/transferred to [BUYER] on [DATE_SOLD]; Notice of Sale filed with [COUNTY] County Clerk on [DATE]. ☐ Vehicle was reported stolen on [REPORT_DATE], [DEPARTMENT] Report #[NUMBER]; not yet recovered as of [VIOLATION_DATE]. Liability does not attach. Citation must be vacated and any lien released. Signed, [FULL_NAME] Date: [DATE]
Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.
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- KRS §186A.215
- KRS §186A.220
- KRS §514.030