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Mini-truck -- Definition -- Criteria for operation -- Permitted and
prohibited uses.
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(2)
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(5)
As used in this section, "mini-truck" means a lightweight Japanese kei class utility
vehicle.
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.
A person shall not operate a mini-truck on private property without the consent of
the landowner, tenant, or individual responsible for the property.
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 twotenths (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 minitrucks 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 minitruck 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.
Effective: June 25, 2013
History: Created 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 61, sec. 1, effective June 25, 2013.
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