Primary Safety Belt Law
It has been the law for years that drivers and passengers had to wear their safety belts. Until now, it was a secondary offense (meaning they had to commit another infraction before they could be cited for not wearing their belt). Effective July 12, 2006, Kentucky law enforcement officials can pull over motorists for not using their safety belts.
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Graduated
Driver's Licensing Law
Kentucky has improved the existing graduated driver's licensing law.
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"Quick Clearance" Law
If you are involved in a crash on an interstate or parkway, move the vehicle off the roadway if there is no death, or visible or known injury. Once safely off the roadway, call police and exchange insurance information.
If you have a disabled vehicle, move vehicle off the roadway if possible, turn on emergency flashers, and stay in the vehicle. Tie something white or bright colored to the antenna or window to request first aid. Turn on the dome light if it’s dark.
If you cannot move the disabled vehicle off the roadway, stand away from the vehicle.
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"Move Over" Law
When an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road, move to the next lane or slow down if changing lanes is not possible.
In addition to police, fire, and emergency medical vehicles, emergency vehicles include public safety vehicles (utility repair vehicles; wreckers; state, county and municipal service vehicles and equipment), highway equipment, and vehicles escorting wide-load or slow-moving trailers or trucks. These vehicles display yellow, red, red and white, red and blue, or blue lights.
To be safe, it is always best to move over for any stationary vehicle if possible.
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Motorcycle Headgear or Helmet Law
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ATV Law
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Booster Seat Law
In 2007, Kentucky enacted legislation regarding the use of booster seats.
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