Thousands of Kentuckians are beating the system by using out-of-state license plates or temporary tags. This costs Kentucky millions of dollars annually.
Approximately 60% of the property tax proceeds go to the local community, funding your public schools, fire departments, ambulance services, and libraries, with the remainder contributing to the General Fund. (KRS 186.150)
If you see Kentucky residents abusing the system by operating motor vehicles on Kentucky highways for more than 15 days with out-of-state license plates or driving with expired temporary or permanent tags, please help DOR identify those Freeroaders.
Freddie Freeroader tips should include the following information:
- license plate number
- issuing state
- make, model and color of the vehicle
- date, time and location where vehicle was observed
Please provide as much information as possible. You do not need to identify yourself.
The Department of Revenue will take appropriate action to collect taxes due.
You can report Freeroaders at
Tipline.ky.gov or call us at
1-800-590-3921.
This reporting system is not for expired tags, but for out of state tags for KY residents. Expired tags should be reported to the local law enforcement.
When a person with expired tags goes to the Clerk’s office to renew, they will be required to pay any delinquent taxes.