KRS 281.757: Prohibition against operating commercial motor vehicle with inoperable,

missing, or obscured lights or reflectors.

(1) As used in this section:

(a) "Lights" means the lighting devices required on commercial vehicles having a

declared gross weight in e xcess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds in

accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 393 and 49 C.F.R. Part 571; and

(b) "Reflectors" means the reflex reflectors and retroflective sheeting required on

commercial vehicles having a declared gross weight in excess of ten thousand

(10,000) pounds in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 393.

(2) A person shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle if the lights or reflectors are

inoperable, missing, or are obscured by dirt, mud, or other debris.

(3) Law enforcement officers shall enforce violations of this section.