Title XVI, Motor Vehicles
8 chapters · 518 sections in this title.
KRS § 188.010 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Motor vehicles" means all motor propelled vehicles, except electric and steam railways. (2) "Public highway" means every street, road or highway in this state.
KRS § 188.020 Nonresident owner or operator of motor vehicle makes Secretary of State process agent
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process agent. Any nonresident operator or owner of any motor vehicle who accepts the privilege extended by the laws of this state to nonresidents to operate motor vehicles or have them operated within state shall, by such acceptance and by the operation of such motor vehicle wit…
KRS § 188.030 Service of summons and complaint in action against nonresident motorist
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The clerk of the court in which the action is brought shall issue a summons against the defendant named in the complaint and direct it to the sheriff of Franklin County. The sheriff shall execute the summons by delivering two (2) true copies to the Secretary of State and shall al…
KRS § 188.040 Fee of Secretary of State -- Records
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The sheriff serving the summons upon the Secretary of State shall pay to him, at the time of service, a fee of ten dollars ($10), which shall be taxed as costs in the action. The Secretary shall keep a record of each summons, including the day and hour of service upon him.
KRS § 188.050 Continuances
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The court in which the action is pending may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to appear and defend the action.
KRS § 188.060 Other methods of serving process not affected
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This chapter extends the right of service of process upon nonresidents, and does not limit any other provisions for the service of process.
KRS § 188.070 Application of process provisions to resident becoming nonresident
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The provisions of KRS 188.010 to 188.060 shall apply to any operator or owner of any motor vehicle who is a resident of this state at the time any accident or collision or damage occurs and who thereafter becomes a nonresident.