KRS 189.517: Mini -truck -- Definition -- Criteria for operation -- Permitted and

prohibited uses.

(1) As used in this section, "mini -truck" means a lightweight Japanese kei class utility

vehicle.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, a person shall not operate a

mini-truck upon any public highway or roadway or upon the right -of-way of any

public highway or roadway.

(3) A person shall not operate a mini -truck on private property without the consent of

the landowner, tenant, or individual responsible for the property.

(4) A person shall not operate a mini -truck on public property unless the governmental

agency responsible for the property has approved the use of mini-trucks.

(5) (a) A person may operate a mini -truck on any two (2) lane public hig hway in

order to cross the highway. In crossing the highway under this paragraph, the

operator shall cross the highway at as close to a ninety (90) degree angle as is

practical and safe, and shall not travel on the highway for more than two -

tenths (2/10) of a mile.

(b) A person may operate a mini -truck on any two (2) lane public highway if the

operator is engaged in farm or agricultural -related activities, construction,

road maintenance, or snow removal.

(c) The Transportation Cabinet may designate, and a c ity or county government

may designate, those public highways, segments of public highways, and

adjoining rights-of-way of public highways under its jurisdiction where mini -

trucks that are prohibited may be operated.

(d) A person operating a mini -truck on a public highway under this subsection

shall possess a valid operator's license.

(e) A person operating a mini -truck on a public highway under this subsection

shall comply with all applicable traffic regulations.

(f) A person shall not operate a mini -truck under this subsection unless the mini -

truck has at least two (2) headlights and two (2) taillights, which shall be

illuminated at all times the mini-truck is in operation.

(g) A person operating a mini -truck under this subsection shall restrict the

operation to daylight hours, except when engaged in snow removal or

emergency road maintenance.