Kentucky Administrative Regulations Title 601 - TRANSPORTATION CABINET - DEPARTMENT OF VEHICLE REGULATION
Kentucky Administrative Regulations (KAR) – Title 601: Transportation Cabinet – Department of Vehicle Regulation
Title 601 of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations contains rules adopted by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Department of Vehicle Regulation. These regulations govern motor vehicle registration, driver licensing, vehicle safety standards, motor carriers, and related administrative procedures in Kentucky.
🔧 Key Regulatory Areas in Title 601 KAR:
Here’s a summary of major subject areas typically covered under this title:
🚗 Driver Licensing and Identification
Licensing requirements for:
Standard drivers
Commercial drivers (CDL)
Motorcycle operators
Graduated driver's license program
Suspension, revocation, and reinstatement procedures
REAL ID and personal identification card standards
🛻 Vehicle Registration and Titling
Procedures for:
Vehicle registration and renewal
Issuance of license plates (standard, personalized, specialty)
Transfer of vehicle titles
Temporary tags and dealer tags
🏍️ Motor Carrier and Commercial Vehicle Regulation
Requirements for:
Intrastate and interstate motor carriers
Commercial vehicle permits (overweight, oversized, etc.)
Unified Carrier Registration (UCR)
IFTA (International Fuel Tax Agreement) and IRP (International Registration Plan)
🧰 Vehicle Equipment and Safety Standards
Equipment requirements for motor vehicles (e.g., lighting, brakes, mirrors)
Vehicle inspection programs
Emission control regulations (if applicable)
🔍 Enforcement and Compliance
Procedures for administrative hearings and appeals
Penalties for violations of vehicle laws
Impoundment and seizure of vehicles
🏁 Special Vehicles and Programs
Regulation of:
Historic vehicles
Low-speed and electric vehicles
Off-highway vehicles
Handicap parking permits and regulations
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