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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Appurtenances” means the following devices that do not extend beyond the maximum vehicle width as established in subsection (2) of this section by more than six (6) inches on either side of a recreational vehicle:
1. Hand holds for entry or egress;
2. Load-induced tire bulge;
3. Rearview mirrors;
4. Splash and spray suppressant devices;
5. Turn signal lamps; and
6. Shade awnings and their mounting hardware;
(b) “Recreational vehicle” has the meaning set forth in KRS 186.650(4); and
(c) “Width exclusion safety devices” means the following devices that do not extend beyond the maximum vehicle width as established in subsection (2) of this section by more than three (3) inches on either side of a recreational vehicle:
1. Corner caps;
2. Lift pads;
3. Rear or side door hinges and protective hardware;
4. Rain gutters;
5. Side marker lamps;
6. Tarps and tarp hardware; and
7. Wall variations from a true flat.
(2) A recreational vehicle that is one hundred two (102) inches in width and is registered under KRS 186.050, 186.655, or an equivalent statute from another state shall have access to any public state-maintained highway in Kentucky and the vehicle's appurtenances and width exclusion safety devices shall not exceed the limits defined in this section. A recreational vehicle shall not exceed established weight limits on Kentucky highways without first obtaining an overweight permit issued under this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVI. Motor Vehicles § 189.214.Recreational vehicles; access to public highways; definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-xvi-motor-vehicles/ky-rev-st-sect-189-214/
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