KRS 189.945: Prohibition against use of mobile infrared electronic transmitter --

Exceptions -- Penalties.

(1) As used in this section, "MIRET" means a mobile infrared electronic transmitter or

similar device that emits an infrared beam or electronic signal and ma y be used to

change the lighting cycle of a traffic control signal.

(2) A person shall not use a MIRET to change the lighting cycle of a traffic control

signal, unless the person is an occupant of an emergency vehicle as defined by KRS

189.910 that is resp onding to or engaged in an emergency situation, or is an

authorized employee, contractor, consultant, or vendor of the government agency

responsible for the installation, maintenance, and testing of the traffic control signal

or emergency vehicle preemptio n system, operating in the course and scope of his

or her employment.

(3) Except as provided for in subsection (4) of this section, any person who violates

subsection (2) of this section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars

($500).

(4) (a) If a person is involved in a motor vehicle collision which involves physical

injury as defined by KRS 500.080 while in violation of subsection (2) of this

section, the person shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

(b) If a person is involved in a motor veh icle collision which involves serious

physical injury as defined by KRS 500.080 while in violation of subsection (2)

of this section, the person shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.