Public-domain · open source
OpenJurist

KRS 189.377

Yielding right-of-way to solid waste collection service vehicle

Known as the Slow Down to Get Around Law

History: Created 2017 Ky

(1) As used in this section, "solid waste collection service vehicle" means a vehicle used by a solid waste collection service provider registered with a county pursuant to KRS 224.43-315(2).

(2) Upon approaching and passing a stationary solid waste collection service vehicle that is giving a visual signal by alternately displaying flashing yellow, red, white, or amber lights, the operator of the approaching motor vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to the solid waste collection service vehicle or any collection service employees by:

(a) Reducing to, and maintaining, a safe speed for weather, road conditions, and vehicular or pedestrian traffic; and (b) Proceeding with due care and caution.

(3) This section may be cited as the Slow Down to Get Around Law. Effective:June 29, 2017

Official source: Kentucky General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Kentucky statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.