You’ve seen those cool, jazzy Share the Road license plates all around, right? You can have one too – and at the same time help our communities support safe walking and biking.
Proceeds from your purchase fund the annual Paula Nye Memorial Education Grants to communities all across Kentucky.
Getting a Share the Road plate is easy!
For a new plate, simply contact your local county clerk’s office.
You will need to go to your county clerk’s office if you:
- Recently purchased a new vehicle
- Sell or trade your vehicle that has a personalized plate
- Buy a Share the Road license plate
If you want to renew a plate, you can do it online.
What you will need and other tips
- Photo ID.
- Current original (not a copy) proof of Kentucky insurance effective date within 45 days.
- Money for fees and applicable taxes (check with your county clerk’s office for accepted forms of payment).
- Vehicles brought into Kentucky from another state will be required to have a Sheriff’s Inspection.
- At your county clerk, make your request up front for the Share the Road plate.
- When purchasing a new car, sometimes a dealership will obtain the Share the Road plate for you. If not, go to the county clerk with the original plate and exchange it for the Share the Road plate. You will be responsible for the additional $10 fee.
Your bicycle or pedestrian safety project may be eligible for a grant!
The Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission sponsors the Share the Road license plates and administers the Paula Nye Memorial Education Grants. The grants are solely funded by citizen contributions made by purchasing a Share the Road license plate.
The Paula Nye Grant program began in 2009.
- Since its inception, nearly $900,000 have been awarded for walk and bike projects.
- Between $70,000 and $90,000 are awarded annually.
- Grant applications are typically due on October 1 of each year.
- Grants are normally awarded in December of each year.
- The number of projects awarded varies from year to year. Six out of 12 applicants were awarded in 2020.
In general, following are the types of projects awarded:
- Bicycle and pedestrian safety
- Recreation, economic and cultural benefits
- Bike/ped educational programs
- Safety brochures and training
- Videotapes and DVDs
- Limited staff salaries
- Public awareness campaigns
- Traffic education and enforcement
Who Can Apply
- Nonprofit organizations
- State and local government agencies
- Individuals forming a partnership with any of these entities
For More Information, Contact
Division of Planning
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
200 Mero Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Fax: (502) 564-2865
Phone: (502) 564-7183
Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EST, M-F
This project is funded in part by donations made to Kentucky’s “Share the Road” specialty plate program administered by the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission.