Kentucky Statutes 281.757 – Prohibition against operating commercial motor vehicle with inoperable, missing, or obscured lights or reflectors
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(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Lights” means the lighting devices required on commercial vehicles having a declared gross weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds in accordance with 49 C.F.R. part 393 and 49 C.F.R. part 571; and
(b) “Reflectors” means the reflex reflectors and retroflective sheeting required on commercial vehicles having a declared gross weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds in accordance with 49 C.F.R. part 393.
(2) A person shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle if the lights or reflectors are inoperable, missing, or are obscured by dirt, mud, or other debris.
(3) Law enforcement officers shall enforce violations of this section.
Effective: June 26, 2007
History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 280, effective June 26, 2007. — Created
2001 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 1, effective June 21, 2001.
(a) “Lights” means the lighting devices required on commercial vehicles having a declared gross weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds in accordance with 49 C.F.R. part 393 and 49 C.F.R. part 571; and
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 281.757
- Motor vehicle: means any motor-propelled vehicle used for the transportation of passengers or property on a public highway, including any such vehicle operated as a unit in combination with other vehicles. See Kentucky Statutes 281.010
(b) “Reflectors” means the reflex reflectors and retroflective sheeting required on commercial vehicles having a declared gross weight in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds in accordance with 49 C.F.R. part 393.
(2) A person shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle if the lights or reflectors are inoperable, missing, or are obscured by dirt, mud, or other debris.
(3) Law enforcement officers shall enforce violations of this section.
Effective: June 26, 2007
History: Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 280, effective June 26, 2007. — Created
2001 Ky. Acts ch. 159, sec. 1, effective June 21, 2001.