KRS 189.282: Operation of low-speed vehicle on highway.

(1) As used in this section, "low-speed vehicle" shall have the same meaning as in KRS

186.010.

(2) A person may operate a low-speed vehicle on a highway if:

(a) The vehicle meets the federal motor vehicle safety standards for low -speed

vehicles set forth in 49 C.F.R. sec. 571.500;

(b) The vehicle displays a seventeen (17) character vehicle identification number

that meets the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R. 565;

(c) The posted speed limit of the highway is thirty -five (35) miles per hour or

less;

(d) The operator of the low-speed vehicle does not cross a roadway at an at -grade

intersection where the roadway being crossed has a posted speed limit of more

than thirty-five (35) miles per hour unless the intersection is equipped with an

electronic traffic signal;

(e) The operator has a valid operator's license in his or her possession; and

(f) The low-speed vehicle has not been modified to increase its speed above its

original standard manufactured limit.

(3) A low -speed vehicle operating on a highway shall be i nsured in compliance with

KRS 304.39 -080 by the owner or operator, and the proof of insurance shall be

inside the vehicle at all times of operation on a highway.

(4) A low-speed vehicle operating on a highway is considered to be a motor vehicle as

defined in KRS 186.010 and shall be titled in accordance with KRS Chapter 186A

and registered as a motor vehicle in accordance with KRS 186.050(3)(a).

(5) An operator of a low -speed vehicle operating on a highway shall comply with the

traffic regulations of KRS Ch apter 189 and shall be subject to the provisions of

KRS Chapter 189A.