Title 601 | Chapter 009 | Regulation 090REG
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TRANSPORTATION CABINET
Department of Vehicle Regulation
(Amended at ARRS Committee)
601 KAR 9:090.Procedures for inspecting vehicles.
Section 1.
Definitions.(1)
"Roadworthiness" means "roadworthy condition" as defined by KRS 186A.510(8).(2)
"Salvage title" is defined by KRS 186A.520(1)Section 2.
Inspection of Vehicles Brought into Kentucky.(1)
If an owner of a vehicle brought into the state as established in KRS 186A.115 does not have the title to that vehicle available upon the vehicle's physical inspection for roadworthiness, the certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall be allowed to inspect the vehicle and complete the certified inspector section of the application for title.(2)
A certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall not sign or date the application for title of a vehicle brought into this state until the title for the vehicle being inspected is surrendered to the certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector for examination and verification.(3)
(a)
If the federal safety standard label on the door of the vehicle is missing or illegible, the certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall document this discrepancy on the application.(b)
The certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall certify the inspection by using the vehicle identification number plate and the corresponding number on the vehicle title document.Section 3.
Inspection of Rebuilt or Reconstructed Vehicles.(1)
A certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall inspect and certify a specially constructed or reconstructed vehicle if an outstanding motor vehicle title or manufacturers statement of origin document does not exist.(2)
A motor vehicle owner applying for a salvage title shall not be required to have a certified motor vehicle inspection.Section 4.
Procedures of Inspector.(1)
A certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall not inspect a vehicle if the inspector has an interest or ownership in the vehicle, or if the vehicle is owned by the inspector's immediate family.(2)
(a)
Before signing the certificate of inspection for a specially constructed or reconstructed vehicle, a certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall perform a physical inspection of the vehicle.(b)
A certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall ensure(c)
The certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall execute a certificate of inspection if the vehicle complies with the equipment and safety requirements established by KRS 189.010 through 189.210.Section 5.
Expirations. All certified inspections under this administrative regulation shall remain valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.FILED WITH LRC: October 13, 2026
CONTACT PERSON: Jon Johnson, Staff Attorney Manager/Assistant General Counsel, Transportation Cabinet Office of Legal Services. 200 Mero Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40622. Telephone: (502) 782-8180, Fax: (502) 564-5238, Email: jon.johnson@ky.gov
TRANSPORTATION CABINET
Department of Vehicle Regulation
(Amended at ARRS Committee)
601 KAR 9:090.Procedures for inspecting vehicles.
Section 1.
Definitions.(1)
"Roadworthiness" means "roadworthy condition" as defined by KRS 186A.510(8).(2)
"Salvage title" is defined by KRS 186A.520(1).Section 2.
Inspection of Vehicles Brought into Kentucky.(1)
If an owner of a vehicle brought into the state as established in KRS 186A.115 does not have the title to that vehicle available upon the vehicle's physical inspection for roadworthiness, the certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall be allowed to inspect the vehicle and complete the certified inspector section of the application for title.(2)
A certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall not sign or date the application for title of a vehicle brought into this state until the title for the vehicle being inspected is surrendered to the certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector for examination and verification.(3)
(a)
If the federal safety standard label on the door of the vehicle is missing or illegible, the certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall document this discrepancy on the application.(b)
The certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall certify the inspection by using the vehicle identification number plate and the corresponding number on the vehicle title document.Section 3.
Inspection of Rebuilt or Reconstructed Vehicles.(1)
A certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall inspect and certify a specially constructed or reconstructed vehicle if an outstanding motor vehicle title or manufacturers statement of origin document does not exist.(2)
A motor vehicle owner applying for a salvage title shall not be required to have a certified motor vehicle inspection.Section 4.
Procedures of Inspector.(1)
A certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall not inspect a vehicle if the inspector has an interest or ownership in the vehicle, or if the vehicle is owned by the inspector's immediate family.(2)
(a)
Before signing the certificate of inspection for a specially constructed or reconstructed vehicle, a certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall perform a physical inspection of the vehicle.(b)
A certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall ensure that the vehicle complies with the equipment and safety requirements of KRS 189.010 through 189.210.(c)
The certified motor vehicle inspector or special inspector shall execute a certificate of inspection if the vehicle complies with the equipment and safety requirements established by KRS 189.010 through 189.210.Section 5.
Expirations. All certified inspections under this administrative regulation shall remain valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.FILED WITH LRC: October 13, 2026
CONTACT PERSON: Jon Johnson, Staff Attorney Manager/Assistant General Counsel, Transportation Cabinet Office of Legal Services. 200 Mero Street Frankfort, Kentucky 40622. Telephone: (502) 782-8180, Fax: (502) 564-5238, Email: jon.johnson@ky.gov