189.2851 Operation, titling, registration, and insuring of motor scooters --
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Headgear requirements.
(1)As used in this section, "motor scooter" has the same meaning as in KRS 186.010.
(2)A person may operate a motor scooter on a highway if the operator has a valid
motorcycle operator's license or motorcycle instructional permit in his or her
possession.
(3)A motor scooter operating on a highway is considered to be a motorcycle as defined
in KRS 186.010 and shall be titled in accordance with KRS Chapter 186A and
registered as a motorcycle in accordance with KRS 186.050(2).
(4)A motor scooter operating on a highway shall be insured in compliance with KRS
304.39-110 by the owner or operator, and the proof of insurance shall be in
possession of the operator at all times of operation on a highway.
(5)A person operating a motor scooter on a highway shall comply with the traffic
regulations of this chapter, meet the same equipment standards as those for
motorcycles in this chapter, and shall be subject to the provisions of KRS Chapter
189A.
(6)A person operating a motor scooter shall be subject to the protective headgear
requirements of KRS 189.285.