Kentucky Statutes 189.060 – Lights on vehicles in tow and projections — Motor vehicle used as towing unit
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(1) Each vehicle towed by a towline shall display the lights required on vehicles of the class to which it belongs.
(2) Each vehicle being hauled by another and connected to it in a manner that will keep them uniformly spaced shall carry at least one (1) light on the left side in such a manner as to show an amber light to the front and a red light to the rear visible at least one thousand (1,000) feet away.
(3) When any part of a load projects more than four (4) feet beyond a vehicle, two (2) red flags by day and two (2) red lights during the period provided in KRS § 189.030 must be placed upon the extremity of the projection marking the width of the overhang.
(4) Any motor vehicle used as a towing unit where two (2) lamps displaying red lights are not obscured by the towed unit or its load may be equipped with two (2) lamps displaying red lights on the towed unit, the towing unit, or both.
Effective: July 12, 2006
History: Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 72, sec. 1, effective July 12, 2006; and ch. 173, sec. 5, effective July 12, 2006. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 2739g-29 to 2739g-31.
Legislative Research Commission Note (7/12/2006).This section was amended by 2006
Ky. Acts chs. 72 and 173, which do not appear to be in conflict and have been codified together.
(2) Each vehicle being hauled by another and connected to it in a manner that will keep them uniformly spaced shall carry at least one (1) light on the left side in such a manner as to show an amber light to the front and a red light to the rear visible at least one thousand (1,000) feet away.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 189.060
- Motor vehicle: includes all vehicles, as defined in paragraph (a) of this subsection, except:
1. See Kentucky Statutes 189.010 - Vehicle: includes :
1. See Kentucky Statutes 189.010
(3) When any part of a load projects more than four (4) feet beyond a vehicle, two (2) red flags by day and two (2) red lights during the period provided in KRS § 189.030 must be placed upon the extremity of the projection marking the width of the overhang.
(4) Any motor vehicle used as a towing unit where two (2) lamps displaying red lights are not obscured by the towed unit or its load may be equipped with two (2) lamps displaying red lights on the towed unit, the towing unit, or both.
Effective: July 12, 2006
History: Amended 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 72, sec. 1, effective July 12, 2006; and ch. 173, sec. 5, effective July 12, 2006. — Recodified 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 208, sec. 1, effective October 1, 1942, from Ky. Stat. secs. 2739g-29 to 2739g-31.
Legislative Research Commission Note (7/12/2006).This section was amended by 2006
Ky. Acts chs. 72 and 173, which do not appear to be in conflict and have been codified together.