KRS 189.289: Operation of electric low-speed scooter on highway, bicycle lane, or bicycle

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, and the provisions of KRS 189.520.

(3) An electric low-speed scooter shall be equipped with and shall have illuminated, at

least one (1) headlamp and at least one (1) rear red light when:

(a) Operated during the period from one -half (1/2) hour after sunset to one -half

(1/2) hour before sunrise; or

(b) At such other times as atmospheric conditions render visibility as low as or

lower than is ordinarily the case during that period.

(4) An electric low -speed scooter may be parked on a sidewalk in a manner that does

not impede the reasonable movement of pedestrian or any other traffic.

(5) An operator of an electric low -speed scooter and any company o r entity that

provides electric low -speed scooters for rental, shall comply with all local

government ordinances.

(6) The Transportation Cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to

KRS Chapter 13A to establish safe operating standards f or electric low -speed

scooters. Administrative regulations established under this section shall not include

any equipment or helmet use requirements.