Bill > SB63

This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for street-legal special purpose vehicles (SPVs) in Kentucky. The bill defines SPVs as all-terrain vehicles, utility terrain vehicles, minitrucks, and other specialized vehicles, and provides detailed requirements for their operation on public highways. To be considered street-legal, these vehicles must be equipped with specific safety features including headlamps, tail lamps, brake lamps, turn signals, mirrors, a windshield, roll bar, and appropriate tires. Local governments can allow SPV operation within their jurisdictions and may create more stringent safety regulations. The bill limits SPV highway travel to no more than 20 miles and prohibits their use on controlled-access highways like interstates. Owners must register these vehicles, obtain a motorcycle registration plate, have valid insurance, and pay an annual registration fee of $10. The vehicles must also undergo a certified inspection, with a $25 inspection fee. Importantly, the bill explicitly excludes low-speed vehicles and vehicles primarily used for agricultural purposes from these regulations. The Transportation Cabinet is tasked with creating administrative regulations to implement these new provisions, ensuring a structured approach to integrating these specialized vehicles into Kentucky's transportation landscape.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/sb63.html