Title XVI, Motor Vehicles

The Transportation Cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A to set forth standards for bicycle equipment and the safe operation of a bicycle. The regulations shall include requirements for lights, reflectors, and audible warning devices. Bic…

Exemption from headgear requirements. (1) As used in this section, "autocycle" has the same meaning as in KRS 186.010. (2) (a) A person may operate an autocycle on a highway if the operator has a valid operator's license in his or her possession. (b) An operator of an autocycle s…

path. (1) A person sixteen (16) years of age or older, may operate an electric low-speed scooter on a highway, bicycle lane, or bicycle path. (2) A person operating an electric low-speed scooter under this section shall be subject to traffic regulations outlined in this chapter, …

(1) The operator of any vehicle upon a highway shall operate the vehicle in a careful manner, with regard for the safety and convenience of pedestrians and other vehicles upon the highway. (2) A person shall not willfully operate any vehicle on any highway in such a manner as to …

vehicle in motion on traveled portion of roadway -- Exclusions -- Administrative regulations. (1) As used in this section, "personal communication device" means a device capable of two (2) way audio or text communication that emits an audible signal, vibrates, displays a message,…

operating motor vehicle, motorcycle, or moped in motion on traveled portion of roadway -- Exclusions -- Administrative regulations. (1) As used in this section, "personal communication device" shall have the same meaning as defined in KRS 189.292. (2) Any person under the age of …

The Commonwealth shall provide at least one (1) breath alcohol analysis and simulating unit for each county, paid for by state funds received pursuant to the service fee levied in KRS 189A.050. All units shall be approved by the secretary of the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet …

(1) The operator of any vehicle when upon a highway shall travel upon the right side of the highway whenever possible, and unless the left side of the highway is clear of all other traffic or obstructions for a sufficient distance ahead to permit the overtaking and passing of ano…

Procedure -- Standard. (1) A court may, upon application of the defendant or attorney for the Commonwealth or upon its own motion, and if the facts of the case so indicate, order that a prior conviction not meeting applicable case law regarding admissibility of a prior conviction…

(1) Two (2) vehicles passing or about to pass each other in opposite directions shall have the right-of-way, and no other vehicle to the rear of those two (2) vehicles shall pass or attempt to pass either of those vehicles. (2) Vehicles proceeding from opposite directions shall p…

(1) When two (2) vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different roadways at approximately the same time, the operator of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. (2) The right-of-way rule declared in subsection (1) is modified a…

Actions by Attorney General and Chief Justice. (1) The clerk of the court in which hearings for violation of KRS 189A.010 are heard shall report to the Administrative Office of the Courts on or within five (5) working days of January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1 of each year…

When it is determined, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation at an intersection, that vehicle stop signs are more restrictive than necessary for the safe and efficient control of that intersection's vehicular movements, yield right-of-way signs may be install…

(1) Fiscal courts, with respect to school zones situated in unincorporated areas, may authorize by resolution installation at county expense of school flasher lights and other traffic control devices on highways in school zones as they deem reasonable and necessary. (2) Cities, w…

conform -- Prohibited activities. (1) As used in this chapter, "official traffic control devices" shall mean all signs, signals, markings, and devices placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or divid…

vehicular and pedestrian traffic controlled by traffic-control signals -- Affirmative defense for motorcyclists. Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals exhibiting different colored lights or colored lighted arrows, successively one at a time or in combination, …

(1) (a) If a person's license is suspended pursuant to this chapter and the initial suspension was for a violation of KRS 189A.010(1)(a), (b), (e), or (f), the sole license the person shall be eligible for is an ignition interlock license pursuant to this section. (b) If a person…

-- Following vehicles -- Exemption for commercial motor vehicle platoon trailing vehicle. (1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking other vehicles proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of them and shall not again drive to the right until reasonably clear of those v…

(1) No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under the following conditions: (a) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the operator's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehic…

ignition interlock license -- Penalties for unlawful acts relating to ignition interlock licenses and devices. (1) (a) No person who is issued an ignition interlock license under KRS 189A.340 shall operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle without a functioning ignition interlock dev…

(1) The operator of a vehicle about to be overtaken and passed shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle if the overtaking vehicle is a motor vehicle. (2) In all cases of meeting, passing, or overtaking of vehicles such assistance shall be given by the operat…

ignition interlock licenses, devices, and providers -- Certification of devices and device providers -- Provider contract provisions -- Transportation Cabinet's power to require ignition interlock device providers to pay certain fees -- Fees collected to be paid to ignition inter…

(1) Whenever a car traveling upon rails placed in the center or approximate center of a highway is stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers, every operator of a vehicle approaching the car from the rear and proceeding in the same direction shall bring his ve…

marked vehicles -- Rebuttable presumption as to identity of violator. (1) If any school or church bus used in the transportation of children is stopped upon a highway for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers, with the stop arm and signal lights activated, the operat…

(1) (a) In every instance where the Transportation Cabinet takes action which affects: 1. A person's eligibility for an ignition interlock license; 2. The calculation of a person's ninety (90) or one hundred twenty (120) consecutive days; 3. The calculation of a person's day-for-…

No school or church bus shall be licensed or operated for the transportation of school children unless it is equipped with bus alternating flashing signal lamps and a stop arm folding sign. The bus body shall be equipped with a system of four (4) red signal lamps, two (2) on the …

(1) As used in this section, "solid waste collection service vehicle" means a vehicle used by a solid waste collection service provider registered with a county pursuant to KRS 224.43-315(2). (2) Upon approaching and passing a stationary solid waste collection service vehicle tha…

(1) "Funeral procession," as used in this section, means two (2) or more vehicles accompanying the body of a deceased person when each vehicle has its headlights on or is displaying a pennant attached in such a manner as to be clearly visible to approaching traffic. (2) A vehicle…

(1) The ignition interlock administration fund is created as a restricted fund. The restricted fund shall consist of funds deposited pursuant to KRS 189A.050 and 189A.350. The Transportation Cabinet shall administer the fund. (2) The funds deposited pursuant to: (a) KRS 189A.050 …

(1) A person shall not turn a vehicle or move right or left upon a roadway until the movement can be made with reasonable safety nor without giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided. (2) A signal indicating the intention to turn right or left shall be given…

official order -- Parking. (1) As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise: (a) "Business district" means the territory contiguous to and including a highway if, within six hundred (600) feet along the highway, there are buildings in use for business or industr…

KRS 189.390 shall not apply to emergency vehicles while being operated under the provisions of KRS 189.910 to 189.950.

No operator of a vehicle, after having received a visual or audible signal from an officer directing traffic shall knowingly or wantonly disregard the signal so as to interfere with or endanger the operation of the traffic officer or other vehicles or pedestrians.

(1) The fines for speeding in violation of KRS 189.390 shall be: Mph. Prima Facie or Maximum Speed Over Limit 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 Fine 1 16 21 26 31 36 41 46 51 56 61 66 71 $1 2 17 22 27 32 37 42 47 52 57 62 67 72 2 3 18 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73 3 4 19 24 …

for public use. All law enforcement officials shall enforce the traffic regulations contained in KRS Chapter 189 on off-street parking facilities offered for public use, except for-hire parking facilities listed in KRS 189.700.

hardship licenses -- Commonwealth's or county attorney's review of application and right to object. (1) The sentencing court shall have jurisdiction over the issuance of hardship licenses. (2) The Commonwealth's or county attorney shall review applications submitted to the senten…

No vehicle shall be turned around upon any curve, or upon the approach to, or near the crest of a grade, unless it can be seen for a distance of five hundred (500) feet by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction.

substance test refused. (1) At any time during the suspension periods enumerated in: (a) KRS 189A.070 for violation of KRS 189A.010(1)(c) or (d); or (b) KRS 189A.090 relating to a violation of KRS 189A.010(1)(c) or (d); the court may grant the person hardship driving privileges f…

The operator of a motor vehicle traveling through defiles or on mountain highways shall hold his motor vehicle under control and keep as near the right-hand edge of the highway as reasonably possible. Upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of tw…

(1) The driver of a motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the gears of the vehicle in neutral. (2) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle when traveling upon a down grade shall not coast with the clutch disengaged. (3) No person operating or in cha…

hardship license -- Penalty -- Penalty for false application statement. (1) No person who is issued a hardship license shall operate a motor vehicle at any time, place, or for any purpose other than those authorized upon the face of the hardship license issued under KRS 189A.410.…

No person shall start a vehicle that is stopped or parked unless and until the movement can be made with reasonable safety.

shoulders of highway. (1) No person shall stop a vehicle, leave it standing, or cause it to stop or to be left standing upon any portion of the roadway; provided, however, that this section shall not be construed to prevent parking in front of a private residence off the roadway …

placard -- Fees -- Proof of disability -- Application by parent or guardian -- Organizations transporting disabled individuals -- Display -- Administrative regulations. (1) On the application of any person who has a severe visual, audio, or physical impairment, including partial …

Replacement -- Fee -- Proof of disability -- Display -- Administrative regulations. (1) Upon application of any person who has a severe temporary visual, audio, or physical impairment, including partial paralysis, heart condition, emphysema, arthritis, rheumatism, or other debili…

disability -- Prohibitions. (1) When a motor vehicle which is being operated by or for the benefit of the person with a disability who is in the motor vehicle at the time it is being operated is displaying an auto registration plate as provided in KRS 186.041 or 186.042 or 186.04…

veterans or Congressional Medal of Honor, Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Air Force Cross recipients -- Extension of legal parking period. (1) Any other provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, a city, county, town, or other political subdivision of this stat…

and forms relating to hardship licenses. The Transportation Cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations and shall issue hardship license application forms and other forms necessary for the implementation of KRS 189A.400 to 189A.460.

(1) No person shall operate a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such number of persons, exceeding three (3), as to obstruct the view of the operator to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the operator's control over the vehicl…

No vehicle shall haul with a towline more than one (1) other vehicle. The towline shall not be over fifteen (15) feet in length, and a white cloth or flag shall be fastened to the towline at or near the center of the line, during both day and night so as to make it plainly discer…