Kentucky Code § KRS 189.2851

Operation, titling, registration, and insuring of motor scooters -- Headgear requirements
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(1) As used in this section, "motor scooter" has the same meaning as in KRS 186.010. (2) A person may operate a motor scooter on a highway if the operat or has a valid motorcycle operator's license or motorcycle instructional permit in his or her possession. (3) A motor scooter operating on a highway is considered to be a motorcycle as defined in KRS 186.010 and shall be titled in accordance with KRS Chapt er 186A and registered as a motorcycle in accordance with KRS 186.050(2). (4) A motor scooter operating on a highway shall be insured in compliance with KRS 304.39-110 by the owner or operator, and the proof of insurance shall be in possession of the operator at all times of operation on a highway. (5) A person operating a motor scooter on a highway shall comply with the traffic regulations of this chapter, meet the same equipment standards as those for motorcycles in this chapter, and shall be subject to t he provisions of KRS Chapter 189A. (6) A person operating a motor scooter shall be subject to the protective headgear requirements of KRS 189.285.

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