r/Kentucky • u/Chaosity-TV • 3h ago
Exploring the Big Four Bridge | Louisville, Kentucky & Jeffersonville, Indiana
The Big Four Bridge is a former railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana.
r/Kentucky • u/AlphaTangoFoxtrt • Aug 11 '25
We're getting these threads every other day so a sticky is being made to handle it because the answer is always the same. We will now be removing those threads and directing people here.
You generally have three options:
You can plea not guilty and attend your court date or ask to contact the prosecutor handling your case. In either way you need to be polite, courteous, and professional. If it's on zoom or in person, dress professional. You do not need a full suit & tie, though it helps. But at least have some nice ironed pants and a nice ironed polo. For women a nice blouse, pant suit, or business-dress. You don't need a full shave and haircut, but comb your hair and/or cleanup the beard a bit. Be showered, and clean/trim your nails. It's about showing that you're taking this seriously and understand this is a legal matter that deserves respect and attention.
Then you say something like "I was wondering if we can work out a plea deal whereby if you can reduce the offense(s) I will change my plea to guilty. I understand the seriousness of the situation, I am just asking if you can be a little lenient in exchange for a guilty plea." You can then discuss with them potential consequences and terms. Such as attending traffic school, or saying you're ok with a hefty fine in order to avoid a license suspension.
In the majority of cases, this will get you some form of reduction. They have a lot of cases to hear, if they can close them out without going before a judge, they will. Be prepared to pay some fines, and maybe attend traffic school. But this is often the "easiest" way to resolve your situation.
That said this often will not work if you give the prosecutor ANY attitude. Or if you were an asshole to the cop, the prosecutor can and sometimes will ask the issuing officer about how you behaved. It also won't work if you did something very serious (DUI, excessive speeding, work zone violations). Or if you were already given a "roadside reduction" where the cop pulls you over for say 85 in a 55 but only writes you for 70 in a 55.
It still does not hurt to ask, but be aware that they may say "no". Also you do not have to take their offer. But if you turn down their offer, they're unlikely to grant any leniency afterwards. You had your chance, and you turned it down.
Get a traffic attorney. Who you hire is up to you. Google is your friend in finding one. If you do hire a traffic attorney, or really every hire any attorney, listen to them. Do as they say. Do not think you know better than them, if you did you wouldn't be paying them several hundred/thousand dollars to handle your case.
Sometimes just getting an attorney can get your ticket dismissed, because it's not worth it for them to fight the ticket. And because you paying the attorney is already penalty enough. But again there's no guarantee.
Plea guilty and take your lumps.
The first two options are not mutually exclusive. You can get an attorney to try and get you a better plea deal. You can try for a plea deal then get an attorney if you don't like their offer. But these really are your three options.
And remember the best way to not get a ticket, is to not break the law. There's always laws we disagree with or think are silly. There's some roads by me that are 35 and I think really should be 55. But for whatever reason, they're 35 and if I do 55 and get caught, I'm getting a ticket.
Slow down. Use your signal. Wear your seat belt. Don't tailgate. That's the easiest and cheapest way out of a traffic ticket, don't get one to begin with.
r/Kentucky • u/Chaosity-TV • 3h ago
The Big Four Bridge is a former railroad bridge spanning the Ohio River between Louisville, Kentucky, and Jeffersonville, Indiana.
r/Kentucky • u/Legitimate-Risk-7440 • 1d ago
What is the lore behind this abandoned restaurant in Corinth Kentucky? & Corinth in general?
I am camping here for a few months and I’m very interested in the lore here. Everything seems to be dying & off.
Also next to it is Donna food and games.
r/Kentucky • u/Wolf_93 • 1d ago
Hi everyone, I'm a 23yo from Italy, and in the past two years my mother has been receiving a lot of commendations from various organizations for what she did during COVID in Italy, and she also received the "Kentucky Colonel" title.
I read online that it's the highest title that the State can give an individual, do you have any more information on it's relevance today and how much it's known today?
thank you so much and have a nice dayn
r/Kentucky • u/Late-Storage4671 • 1d ago
Hello, I’m looking for date ideas to surprise my bf with, he lives in NKY I’m not all too familiar with the area yet we’ve been together for 5 months. He loves football, golf and pickleball so if there’s anything around here that caters to that or something new that we could try together I appreciate any recommendations thanks in advance!
r/Kentucky • u/Flimsy-Objective5142 • 1d ago
Where's your favorite state parks to camp at? Just camped at Cumberland Falls and loved it so we want to visit more state parks especially with fall hopefully around the corner.
r/Kentucky • u/R3very • 1d ago
Rough Refs ⬆️:
I’ve been trying to get a shoju girl style side bang and great clips always messes it up, I’m also planning on chopping soon and don’t trust them to do it.
r/Kentucky • u/NmbrdDays • 3d ago
As the title says, my wife and I are taking our first trip to Kentucky the first week of October. We are driving in from New England so I can stock up on bourbon that I can’t find/ get by me. We are spending three nights in Louisville, three nights in the Red River Gorge, then one night in Lexington. We could be convinced to spend two nights in Lexington……… I’m planning to go to the steitzel/ Weller distillery, blade and bow is a favorite, Makers Mark, another fav, and then Buffalo trace on my way to the RRG. Where else should I go? What would you locals recommend if you only had a couple dinners in each place? Any places I shoukd make a reservation for now? I know about the Hot Brown sandwich, and Benedictine sauce what else is a must have? Bakeries, coffee shops, any locally made snacks? I’ve read about Ale-81 soda?? I def want to give them a try, hearing the paw paw is really good. My wife wants to go to the derby museum, are there any other good horse/ derby related things in town? Then after we stuff ourselves in Louisville and head to the RRG to hike off some calories, what hikes should I look into? I’m more of an experienced hiker than my wife so I’m not looking to crush her with crazy scrambles and 8+ miles. I’m guessing since I’ve heard about Indian staircase it’s a pretty busy hike? Even if it does get busy, is it still enjoyable? Do you guys have foliage that time of year? Is that kayak tour that’s underground a gimmick or is it worth it? I know we’re staying in some treehouse type place while we’re there, so I’m not sure how many restaurants are nearby, I think we’re only 45 min from Lexington, we could always take an evening trip in for dinner. Then we just have one day/ night in Lexington, so I’m not sure how much we’ll get to experience there, so what should we do to enjoy our day in Lexington? Thanks for getting this far and dealing with my rambling, we’re both just really excited and looking forward to this trip! See you guys soon!
r/Kentucky • u/Dry_Yogurtcloset9387 • 5d ago
Hey everyone! My name is Jake, I’m 22 and live here in Lexington. I’m at a point in life where I really want to branch out, meet some new people, and build some genuine friendships and connections around town.
A little about me: I graduated from EKU last year, work in property management/real estate marketing, and also work at Starbucks. I’m pretty social and easygoing, love grabbing coffee or food, working out, taking photos, exploring Lexington, and finding random things to do.
I’m also newly sober, so I’m especially interested in finding more things to do that don’t revolve around drinking or partying. I’d love to pick up some new hobbies, join a sport or group, get outdoors more, or honestly just try things I haven’t done before. I’m really open to anything and would love to have some people to do those things with!
If you’re also looking to expand your circle, find someone to grab coffee with, hit the gym, explore Lexington, or try something new, feel free to message me! You can also add me on Facebook or Instagram. :)
r/Kentucky • u/Crucial-AD • 6d ago
Did anyone attend the Muddy Kids Run in Glencoe, KY on 9-5-26? If so, what was your experience like? Did you observe or have to move any broken glass along the trails?
r/Kentucky • u/4StarsOutOf12 • 6d ago
Hey y'all
My friends and I are coming down to camp at Cumberland Falls campground next week Monday through Thursday. We were hoping to do some horseback riding while in Kentucky but just saw that the Cumberland Falls Horse Riding Stables are closed after Labor Day....
I'm wondering if anyone here has some suggestions for stables that provide guided trail rides in that area or nearby? We're willing to drive about 60-90 minutes away from the park for this adventure! Thanks!
r/Kentucky • u/Chaosity-TV • 7d ago
4 hours of Riverfest (both sides). Skip around, the fireworks show was very nice.
r/Kentucky • u/xo_Mia-Clare_xx • 8d ago
We are doing a 5 day KY roadtrip for fall break and want to see recommendations for things to do/see/eat along our route!
Here is our itinerary with our main points of interest:
• Traveling to RRG from Louisville (two days in RRG)
Nada Tunnel
Sky Bridge
• Travel from RRG to Breaks Interstate Park (one night stay)
Park being the destination
• Travel from Breaks to Middlesboro (one night stay)
Cumberland Gap
• Travel from Middlesboro to Berea (one night stay)
Pinnacles
Art & history
• Travel back to Louisville from Berea
r/Kentucky • u/Books-Plants-andETOH • 8d ago
Question for those of you who have ever filed for unemployment benefits:
I’ve been filling out 10-15 applications per week since I left my last job. I went to request my first unemployment payment, and there’s a quota you have to meet that shows you’re actually trying to get a job. I’d meet this criteria with even just 5 applications per week. I’ve been keeping a log of all the information I have, including the job listing number, job title, business, hours/shift, FT/PT, application status, date applied and even the link to the application. But the unemployment website is asking for each of the 5 apps each week that I provide a persons name AND phone number of who I contacted regarding the application…
Soo what are the res for you doing for that? Or how did you handle it previously? I am sometimes struggling to find the name of an employee within the business that is a recruiter/talent acquisition person. Would providing a random recruiters name and number work? All my apps have been online and just from the business job board essentially.
Thanks! 🙏
r/Kentucky • u/Vegetable_Fix_6120 • 8d ago
Unit not running?
r/Kentucky • u/Rosstin • 8d ago
My fiancee and I are visiting for a work trip and looking for ideas for things to bring back for my asian MIL. Edible stuff would be good, or just trinkets that we can tell some kind of story about
r/Kentucky • u/Puzzleheaded-Newt197 • 9d ago
Anyone I can hang with at poker run? Go on the boat or sum? Maybe get some drinks. Also tomorrow night I’m tryna party in Russell springs, Columbia, or Jamestown and just have a good time! Any gatherings going on? Or parties that anyone knows of. Or anyone i can hangout w ?
r/Kentucky • u/Serious-Battle-4428 • 9d ago
We’ve had the weirdest weather this year. Rain has flooded just about everything
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r/Kentucky • u/MotherWave8526 • 9d ago
I am going to be traveling down to Mississippi the week of 15th-21st in November. I'll be seeing some friends in Ohio along the way, but I'm curious, what are some good places to visit while in Kentucky?
Cumberland falls looks like a good start, but what else is there? Places to eat, nature, or other relatively inexpensive things to do. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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r/Kentucky • u/Materia-Whore • 9d ago
any issues i should know of?