KRS 189.095: Brake linings, sale when not of approved type prohibited.

(1) On and after January 1, 1967, it shall be unlawful to sell, or to display for sale, any

brake lining unless of a type which has been submitted to the secretary of the

Transportation Cabinet for approval and for which a certificate of approval has been

issued by the secretary and is then in effect; provided, however, that no owner of a

motor vehicle shall be required to replace brake linings which were installed before

June 16, 1966 solely because such linings have not been approved in accordance

with the provisions of this section.

(2) The secretary shall, in order to insure safe operation of motor vehicles, prescribe

uniform specifications as to the stopping ability, pedal force, lining integrity,

stability, fade and recovery characteristic requirements of brake linings and shall

determine whether any brake lining submitted complies with such rules and uniform

standards; provided, however, that in order to promote uniformity between the

states and thereby avoid increased costs to the people of this state, du e to the

necessity of complying with diverse requirements in the distribution and sale of

brake linings, the secretary is hereby authorized to adopt and maintain the standards

and specifications which are adopted by the several states pursuant to the

procedures of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, or those of the Society of

Automotive Engineers, whichever in the discretion of the secretary will better

protect the safety of the people of this state.