Title XXIV, Public Utilities

Exceptions. (1) As used in this section, "cellular telephone" means a cellular, analog, wireless, or digital telephone. (2) A person shall not operate a school bus, as defined in KRS 281A.010, on any highway while using a cellular telephone while the bus is in motion and transpor…

other controlled substance. (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a person shall not drive a commercial motor vehicle within this state while having any measurable or detectable amount of alcohol or other controlled substances in his system. (2) A person who dr…

influence of alcohol. In addition to the penalties established by this chapter for driving a commercial motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol: (1) Any person convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle while the alcohol concentration of the person's blood or breath is …

controlled substances. (1) A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this state shall be deemed to have given his consent to take a test or tests of his blood, breath, or urine for the purpose of determining alcohol concentration, or the presence of other drugs. (2) A…

(1) Law enforcement agencies may administer preliminary breath tests using devices or equipment which shall ensure an accurate determination of alcohol concentration. The tests may be administered in the field to a person suspected of operating a commercial vehicle in violation o…

jurisdiction -- Effect of foreign convictions. (1) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a person may drive a commercial motor vehicle in this state if the person has a valid commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit issued by any state, Canada, or Mexico in a…

The Commonwealth may enter into or make agreements, arrangements, or declarations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

The Transportation Cabinet may adopt those federally mandated requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R. pt. 383, notwithstanding the fact that the provisions may conflict with other provisions of this chapter.

KRS 281A.010 to 281A.280 shall be known as the "Kentucky Commercial Driver's License Act."

employees for failure to hold commercial driver's license -- Exception -- Requirement for employment. (1) The Transportation Cabinet shall not terminate the services of any employee in a job classification which requires a valid commercial driver's license if: (a) The employee ha…

permits -- Administrative regulations -- Fees. (1) (a) Any person initially applying for, or renewing, a Kentucky CDL or CLP shall be required to undergo a state and national criminal history background check of state and federal wanted or "hot file" records conducted by the Stat…

licenses -- Information for criminal background check -- Fees. Any person initially renewing a commercial driver's license or adding an endorsement after September 30, 2002, shall apply for the renewal at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the license. The pur…

It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this Commonwealth: (1) To provide for fair and impartial regulation of all transportation subject to the provisions of this chapter, so administered as to recognize and preserve the inherent advantages of each type of motor transpo…

void and unenforceable. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Motor carrier transportation contract" means a contract, agreement, or understanding covering: 1. The transportation of property for compensation or hire by a motor carrier; 2. The entrance on property by a motor carrier f…

With prior approval of the secretary and pursuant to KRS Chapter 12, the Department of Vehicle Regulation shall be divided into such divisions as the commissioner of vehicle regulation may deem necessary to perform the duties and functions of the department. Each division shall p…

exempt from federal regulation -- Other motor vehicles exempt from federal regulation -- Department of Kentucky State Police to administer motor carrier safety management audit program. (1) The Department of Vehicle Regulation shall exercise all administrative functions of the st…

The Department of Vehicle Regulation shall have the authority to file the notice of a lien with the county clerk prescribed in KRS 131.515 with respect to any license tax, excise tax, motor fuel tax, or other motor vehicular tax or fee administered by the department.

The provisions of this chapter shall not apply, except as to safety regulations, to: (1) Motor vehicles used as school buses and while engaged in the transportation of students, under the supervision and control and at the direction of school authorities; (2) Except as provided i…

(1) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to interstate commerce, except insofar as such application is in conflict with any provision of the Constitution of the United States or the Acts of Congress. (2) The commissioner may grant a certificate for the transportation of pas…

All disabled persons vehicles shall be in compliance with the provisions of 49 C.F.R. pt. 38 and this chapter. A carrier operating under a disabled persons vehicle certificate may provide service to any person not requiring the use of the specialized equipment. A person requiring…

The department shall promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A to establish requirements and to set forth standards for household goods carriers, including but not limited to the: (1) Determination of weights; (2) Establishment of rates for accessorial ser…

Any person who operates as a U-Drive-It and rents vehicles for less than sixty (60) days shall obtain a U-Drive-It certificate prior to beginning operations. Any person who operates as a U-Drive-It and rents or leases vehicles for sixty (60) days or more may obtain a U-Drive-It c…

Information to be filed -- Agents of utility trailer lessor -- Prohibition against employing services of unauthorized motor carrier -- Powers of department relating to rates, services, and facilities -- Hearings -- Administrative regulations. (1) A person shall not act as a motor…

or employing persons convicted of certain offenses -- Administrative regulations. (1) A person granted a taxicab, limousine, disabled persons vehicle, transportation network company, household goods, charter bus, or bus certificate shall obtain and retain for a period of at least…

-- Requirements for license -- City and county license fees -- Exemption for nonresident motor carriers -- Partial fees for additional carriers -- Administrative regulations. (1) No person shall act as a motor carrier without first obtaining a motor carrier vehicle license from t…

over buses -- Appeal -- Concurrent power of certain local governments over certified carriers -- Exemption for human service transportation delivery vehicles. Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter: (1) All cities of the Commonwealth are vested with the power to grant…

licenses -- Final order -- Renewal of certificate does not preclude subsequent proceedings -- Appeal. (1) Hearings before the department shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of KRS Chapter 13B. (2) After a hearing held upon the department's motion or upon complain…

(1) Before any certificate will be issued or renewed, the applicant or holder of the certificate shall file or shall have on file with the department one (1) or more approved indemnifying bonds or insurance policies issued by some surety company or insurance carrier authorized to…

or insurance policy. Upon the cancellation of any bond or insurance policy required by KRS 281.655, all operating rights granted by the certificate for which said bond or insurance policy was filed shall immediately abate and be suspended; provided, however, that if the bond or i…

company. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Motor vehicle renting company" means a holder of a certificate as required under KRS 281.630 to operate as a U-Drive-It, which regularly engages in renting or leasing motor vehicles to customers for less than a sixty (60) day term as par…

The department may prescribe uniform systems of accounts and the filing of reports by motor carriers.

All public entities operating under the provisions of any regular route bus certificate issued pursuant to this chapter shall provide service to disabled persons as required by federal regulations promulgated pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended (Pu…

Except for vehicles operating under a TNC, peer-to-peer, household goods, property, or U-Drive-It certificate, the department shall prescribe and furnish a motor carrier license plate, which shall at all times be displayed on each motor carrier vehicle authorized to be operated u…

(1) (a) A driveaway business that holds a proper driveaway certificate issued under KRS 281.630 may apply for a driveaway plate with the county clerk in each county in which his or her principal office or place of business, branch office, sub-agent, or agency is located. (b) A dr…

Administrative regulations. (1) A U-Drive-It who becomes an approved entity as defined in KRS 186A.005 may use the electronic title application and registration system established under KRS 186A.017 to: (a) Apply for initial or renewal registration on vehicles in its fleet; or (b…

services. (1) A holder of a taxicab, limousine, disabled persons vehicle, transportation network company, or U-Drive-It certificate shall not advertise or hold itself out as supplying any other services, unless the service is authorized by the carrier's certificate and the motor …

for agricultural commodities and farm supplies during planting and harvesting season. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Agricultural commodity" means any agricultural commodity, nonprocessed food, feed, fiber, or livestock; (b) "Farm supplies for agricultural purposes" means a pr…

(1) The department shall, in its safety regulations, prescribe rules prohibiting overcrowding in the various types of motor vehicles carrying passengers for hire. (2) The owner or driver of any motor vehicle for the transportation of passengers shall not permit any passengers to …

The driver of any motor vehicle used in the transportation of passengers for hire shall stop such motor vehicle before crossing at grade the main track of any railroad, except where the crossing is a guarded crossing protected by gates or a flag controlled or operated by an emplo…

In order that motor vehicles may be properly identified and for the purpose of preventing tax evasion, the department may, by regulations, require such vehicles to display or have painted upon the same such signs, numbers or other identification as may be reasonably necessary.

Trailers or semitrailers which are operated by carriers or motor carriers under the jurisdiction of this department shall be registered by the owner or operator thereof applying to the county clerk of the county in which he resides or in which such vehicle is principally operated…

For motor carriers and heavy equipment motor carriers as defined by KRS 138.655 and for the purposes of tax collection, the department may charge a fee of ten dollars ($10) in each instance for the issuance of such identifying plates, decals, cards, signs, or papers for the ident…

(1) The Department of Kentucky State Police or any other peace officer designated by the department may at any time or place make an inspection of any motor vehicle operating under the provisions of this chapter. They may enter into and upon any such motor vehicle for the purpose…

missing, or obscured lights or reflectors. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Lights" means the lighting devices required on commercial vehicles having a declared gross weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 393 and 49 C.F.R. Part 571; a…

regulations. Every motor carrier operating under a certificate or permit issued by the Department of Vehicle Regulation shall observe traffic rules and regulations of each city and each urban- county while operating therein.

regulations -- Notice to carrier of traffic convictions of license holder. Every holder of a commercial driver's license, issued by Kentucky or another licensing jurisdiction, shall observe traffic rules and regulations of the Commonwealth. If a holder of a commercial driver's li…

regulations. (1) A motor carrier may operate a platoon on the highways of this state if the motor carrier complies with this section. (2) Motor carriers wishing to operate a platoon shall provide notification to the department and the Kentucky State Police, including a plan for g…

Any peace officer, including sheriffs and their deputies, constables and their deputies granted police powers, city police officers, county police or patrols, and special officers appointed by any agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the enforcement of its laws relating to …

in each truck stop’s and bus station’s restrooms -- Penalties. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Truck stop" means a privately owned and operated facility that provides services, including but not limited to: 1. Food; 2. Fuel; 3. Showers or other sanitary facilities; and 4. Lawfu…

The department may conduct any investigation, inquiry, or hearing that it may deem proper in connection with the performance of its duties under this chapter with respect to motor carriers. The investigation and inquiry may be conducted by or before the commissioner or any of his…