KRS 189.2851: Operation, titling, registration, and insuring of motor scooters --

Headgear requirements.

(1) As used in this section, "motor scooter" has the same meaning as in KRS 186.010.

(2) A person may operate a motor scooter on a highway if the operat or has a valid

motorcycle operator's license or motorcycle instructional permit in his or her

possession.

(3) A motor scooter operating on a highway is considered to be a motorcycle as defined

in KRS 186.010 and shall be titled in accordance with KRS Chapt er 186A and

registered as a motorcycle in accordance with KRS 186.050(2).

(4) A motor scooter operating on a highway shall be insured in compliance with KRS

304.39-110 by the owner or operator, and the proof of insurance shall be in

possession of the operator at all times of operation on a highway.

(5) A person operating a motor scooter on a highway shall comply with the traffic

regulations of this chapter, meet the same equipment standards as those for

motorcycles in this chapter, and shall be subject to t he provisions of KRS Chapter

189A.

(6) A person operating a motor scooter shall be subject to the protective headgear

requirements of KRS 189.285.