Kentucky Statutes 520.100 – Fleeing or evading police in the second degree
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(1) A person is guilty of fleeing or evading police in the second degree when:
(a) As a pedestrian, and with intent to elude or flee, the person knowingly or wantonly disobeys a direction to stop, given by a person recognized to be a peace officer who has an articulable reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed by the person fleeing, and in fleeing or eluding the person is the cause of, or creates a substantial risk of, physical injury to any person; or
For details, see § 532.090
(b) While operating a motor vehicle with intent to elude or flee, the person knowingly or wantonly disobeys a recognized direction to stop his vehicle, given by a person recognized to be a peace officer.
(2) No offense is committed under this section when the conduct involved constitutes a failure to comply with a directive of a traffic control officer.
(3) Fleeing or evading police in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: July 15, 2002
History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 8, effective July 15, 2002. — Amended
1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 162, effective July 15, 1998. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 178, effective January 1, 1975.
(a) As a pedestrian, and with intent to elude or flee, the person knowingly or wantonly disobeys a direction to stop, given by a person recognized to be a peace officer who has an articulable reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed by the person fleeing, and in fleeing or eluding the person is the cause of, or creates a substantial risk of, physical injury to any person; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $500 |
(b) While operating a motor vehicle with intent to elude or flee, the person knowingly or wantonly disobeys a recognized direction to stop his vehicle, given by a person recognized to be a peace officer.
(2) No offense is committed under this section when the conduct involved constitutes a failure to comply with a directive of a traffic control officer.
(3) Fleeing or evading police in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
Effective: July 15, 2002
History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 350, sec. 8, effective July 15, 2002. — Amended
1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 162, effective July 15, 1998. — Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 178, effective January 1, 1975.