The County Attorney Traffic Safety (CATS) Program is an optional diversion program for traffic citations. CATS participants have the opportunity for the court to dismiss their traffic citations without the citation showing up on their driving record or having points deducted to their driver’s license.
To complete the CATS Program, a participant must register, pay the fee, and complete a one-hour online course. After completing the course, the County Attorney’s office will file a motion to ask the court to dismiss the citation.
Eligibility is at the discretion of the Hopkins County Attorney’s Office. Some eligible offenses may include: Speeding, Disregarding a Stop Sign, Improper Passing, Careless Driving, etc.
You are not eligible if you already paid for your ticket, signed up for State Traffic School, have a Kentucky Commercial Drivers License (CDL), completed the program within the last year, or received a citation for Speeding 26+ over.
Eligible defendants will be pre-enrolled by the County Attorney’s Office and will receive notice of enrollment in the mail, to ensure participation defendants should contact the County Attorney’s Office after receiving notice to complete registration for the program. A defendant will be removed from the program by contacting the County Attorney’s Office and electing out of the program or by paying the ticket.
If you have been charged with a violation that does not qualify for automatic enrollment but would like to request the CATS program, you can contact the office and request consideration for enrollment.
All payments are processed online through Advent eLearning. You can pay online, over the phone, or by mailing a check, credit card payment, or money order. The course is $170.00 for most offenses. The course is not refundable under any circumstances.
Advent eLearning administers the CATS program for our office. Please call 1-866-494-8556 for program support.
If your court date has not passed, you can request an extension through the CATS program. We will review the extension request and grant it if appropriate.
If your court date has passed, you will need to reach out to the Judge’s office or the Circuit Court Clerk to determine the status of your ticket and discuss your options.
The CATS Program is optional. You have the right to plead “not guilty” to the charge(s) against you and all other guaranteed constitutional rights if you choose not to enter the CATS program.
If you have questions about your eligibility, please call 270.821.3164
