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) headla mp 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 ordin arily 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. y 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. Effective: June 27, 2019 History: Created 2019 Ky. Acts ch. 22, sec. 4, effective June 27, 2019.
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