Kentucky Lift Laws and Vehicle Equipment Laws

Code

Kentucky details its street legal laws in the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS).

KRS Title 16

Dimensions

In Kentucky, vehicles have a maximum size of 96 inches wide, 11 feet 6 inches tall, and 26 feet 6 inches long for a single vehicle.

KRS 16-189-221

Tires

All tires on vehicles driven in Kentucky must be safe. There is no listed minimum tire tread depth. Tire grooving is prohibited.

KRS 16-189-205

Wheels

Wheels are not covered in Kentucky's laws.

Brakes

Vehicles driven in Kentucky are required to have brakes capable of stopping the vehicle from a speed of 20 mph within 40 feet. A secondary, mechanical, parking brake is also required.

KRS 16-189-090

Steering

Kentucky requires that a vehicle's steering system not be defective.

KRS 16-189-100

Suspension

There are no specific suspension laws in Kentucky.

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Frame

Kentucky's street legal laws do not list a frame height restriction.

Bumpers

Bumpers are not restricted under Kentucky's laws.

Fenders

It is unknown if fenders and mud flaps are required in Kentucky.

Lights

Kentucky only references headlights and tail lights in its statutes.

KRS 16-189-040
KRS 16-189-050

Windows

A windshield and windshield wipers are required equipment in Kentucky.

KRS 16-189-110

Exhaust

Kentucky requires vehicles to be equipped with mufflers. Exhaust cutouts and bypasses are not allowed.

KRS 16-189-140

Engine

Engine modifications and engine swaps are not covered in Kentucky's laws.

Emissions

The state of Kentucky does not require emissions testing.

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