Frankfort, KY – A viral social media post claiming that all Kentucky drivers will be required to retake vision, written, and road skills tests in 2026 has been officially debunked by the Kentucky State Police.
The agency issued a public alert Friday emphasizing that the circulating information is “entirely false” and warned residents not to fall for the misleading post, which falsely attributes the initiative to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
According to the Kentucky State Police, they have received numerous inquiries about the fake report and are encouraging Kentuckians to verify any licensing and testing updates through official government sources such as kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/driver-testing or drive.ky.gov.
The false claim, shared by a Facebook user, alleged that beginning in 2026, all licensed motorists—regardless of age or renewal status—would need to pass a series of retests, including vision screening and a road test. The post also falsely stated that drivers would be notified by mail that their licenses were set to expire unless they completed the process.
State officials emphasized that no such statewide retesting program exists or is being planned. Any changes to driver licensing procedures would be announced well in advance through official channels.
Residents are urged to report suspicious or misleading posts and avoid sharing unverified claims, especially those that appear sensational or require widespread action.
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