KRS 189.284: Operation of alternative-speed motorcycle on highway.

(1) As used in this section, "alternative-speed motorcycle" shall have the same meaning

as in KRS 186.010.

(2) A person may operate an alternative-speed motorcycle on a highway if:

(a) The motorcycle bears a sticker, affixed by the manufacturer or dealer, on t he

left side of the rear window that indicates the vehicle's maximum speed rating;

(b) The motorcycle is equipped with:

1. Headlights, front and rear turn signal lights, taillights, and brake lights;

2. Three (3) red reflectors, two (2) of which must be pl aced on each side as

far to the rear of the vehicle as practicable, and one (1) of which must be

placed on the rear of the vehicle;

3. An exterior mirror mounted on the driver's side of the vehicle and either

an exterior mirror mounted on the passenger's s ide of the vehicle or an

interior mirror;

4. A parking brake;

5. A windshield that conforms to the federal motor vehicle safety standard

provided in 49 C.F.R. 571.205;

6. A seatbelt assembly that conforms to the federal motor vehicle safety

standard provided in 49 C.F.R. 571.209; and

7. A roll bar, roll cage, or crushproof body design;

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

less;

(d) The operator of the a lternative-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 motorcycle operator's license in his or her possession;

and

(f) The alternative-speed motorcycle has not been modified to increase its speed

above its original standard manufactured limit.

(3) An alternative -speed motorcycle operati ng on a highway shall be insured 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) An alternative -speed motorcycle operating on a highway is consid ered to be a

motorcycle as defined in KRS 186.010 and shall be titled in accordance with KRS

Chapter 186A and registered as a motorcycle in accordance with KRS 186.050(2).

(5) An operator of an alternative -speed motorcycle shall be exempt from the protecti ve

headgear requirements of KRS 189.285.

(6) Except as provided in this section, an operator of an alternative -speed motorcycle

operating on a highway shall comply with the traffic regulations of KRS Chapter

189 and shall be subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 189A.