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Code · Kentucky · Kentucky Revised Statutes

189.517 Mini-truck -- Definition -- Criteria for operation -- Permitted and

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prohibited uses.
(1)As used in this section, "mini-truck" means a lightweight Japanese kei class utility
vehicle.
(2)Except as provided in subsection
(5)of this section, a person shall not operate a
mini-truck upon any public highway or roadway or upon the right-of-way of any
public highway or roadway.
(3)A person shall not operate a mini-truck on private property without the consent of
the landowner, tenant, or individual responsible for the property.
(4)A person shall not operate a mini-truck on public property unless the governmental
agency responsible for the property has approved the use of mini-trucks.
(a)A person may operate a mini-truck on any two
(2)lane public highway in
order to cross the highway. In crossing the highway under this paragraph, the
operator shall cross the highway at as close to a ninety
(90)degree angle as is
practical and safe, and shall not travel on the highway for more than two-
tenths (2/10) of a mile.
(b)A person may operate a mini-truck on any two
(2)lane public highway if the
operator is engaged in farm or agricultural-related activities, construction,
road maintenance, or snow removal.
(c)The Transportation Cabinet may designate, and a city or county government
may designate, those public highways, segments of public highways, and
adjoining rights-of-way of public highways under its jurisdiction where mini-
trucks that are prohibited may be operated.
(d)A person operating a mini-truck on a public highway under this subsection
shall possess a valid operator's license.
(e)A person operating a mini-truck on a public highway under this subsection
shall comply with all applicable traffic regulations.
(f)A person shall not operate a mini-truck under this subsection unless the mini-
truck has at least two
(2)headlights and two
(2)taillights, which shall be
illuminated at all times the mini-truck is in operation.
(g)A person operating a mini-truck under this subsection shall restrict the
operation to daylight hours, except when engaged in snow removal or
emergency road maintenance.
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