189.282 Operation of low -speed vehicle on highway. (1) As used in this section, 'low -speed vehicle' shall have the same meaning as in KRS 186.010. (2) A person may operate a low -speed vehicle on a highway if: (a) The vehicle meets the federal motor vehicle safety standards for low -speed vehicles set forth in 4 9 C.F.R. sec. 571.500; (b) The vehicle displays a seventeen (17) character vehicle identification number that meets the requirements set forth in 49 C.F.R. 565; (c) The posted speed limit of the highway is thirty -five (35) miles per hour or less; (d) The o perator of the low -speed vehicle does not cross a roadway at an at -grade intersection where the roadway being crossed has a posted speed limit of more than thirty -five (35) miles per hour unless the intersection is equipped with an electronic traffic signa l; (e) The operator has a valid operator's license in his or her possession; and (f) The low -speed vehicle has not been modified to increase its speed above its original standard manufactured limit. (3) A low -speed vehicle operating on a highway shall be i nsured in compliance with KRS 304.39 -080 by the owner or operator, and the proof of insurance shall be riginal standard manufactured limit. (3) A low -speed vehicle operating on a highway shall be i nsured in compliance with KRS 304.39 -080 by the owner or operator, and the proof of insurance shall be inside the vehicle at all times of operation on a highway. (4) A low -speed vehicle operating on a highway is considered to be a motor vehicle as defined in KRS 186.010 and shall be titled in accordance with KRS Chapter 186A and registered as a motor vehicle in accordance with KRS 186.050(3)(a). (5) An operator of a low -speed vehicle operating on a highway shall comply with the traffic regulations of KRS Ch apter 189 and shall be subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter 189A. Effective: June 25, 2009 History: Created 2009 Ky. Acts ch. 103, sec. 2, effective June 25, 2009.
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