KRS § 281.764 — KY Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 281 / Section 281.764
281.764 Operation of platoon of commercial motor vehicles -- Administrative regulations. (Effective until August 1, 2026)
Status: in_force

281.764 Operation of platoon of commercial motor vehicles -- Administrative

regulations. (Effective until August 1, 2026)

(1) A motor carrier may operate a platoon on the highways of this state if the motor

carrier complies with this section.

(2) Motor carriers wishing to operate a platoon shall provide notification to the

department and the Kentucky State Police, including a plan for general platoon

operations. The department shall have thirty (30) days from the date of receipt to

review the notification plan submitted and determine whether it will approve or

reject the plan. If the department rejects a submitted plan, it shall inform the motor

carrier of the reason for the rejection and provide guidance on how to resubmit the

notification and plan to meet the standards.

(3) Only commercial motor vehicles shall be eligible to operate in a platoon.

(4) An appropriately endorsed driver who holds a valid commercial driver's license

shall be present behind the wheel of each commercial motor vehicle in a platoon.

(5) A commercial motor vehicle involved in a platoon shall not draw another motor

vehicle in the platoon.

(6) Each commercial motor vehicle involved in a platoon shall display a marking

warning other motorists and law enforcement that the vehicle may be part of a

platoon.

(7) The department shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with

KRS Chapter 13A to set forth procedures for platooning, including required

elements of a platooning plan.281.764 Operation of platoon of commercial motor vehicles -- Administrative

regulations. (Effective August 1, 2026)

(1) A motor carrier may operate a platoon on the highways of this state if the motor

carrier complies with this section.

(2) Motor carriers wishing to operate a platoon shall provide notification to the

department and the Kentucky State Police, including a plan for general platoon

operations. The department shall have thirty (30) days from the date of receipt to

review the notification plan submitted and determine whether it will approve or

reject the plan. If the department rejects a submitted plan, it shall inform the motor

carrier of the reason for the rejection and provide guidance on how to resubmit the

notification and plan to meet the standards.

(3) Only commercial motor vehicles shall be eligible to operate in a platoon.

(4) An appropriately endorsed driver who holds a valid commercial driver's license

shall be present behind the wheel of the lead commercial motor vehicle in a

platoon.

(5) A commercial motor vehicle involved in a platoon shall not draw another motor

vehicle in the platoon.

(6) Each commercial motor vehicle involved in a platoon shall display a marking

warning other motorists and law enforcement that the vehicle may be part of a

platoon.

(7) The department shall promulgate administrative regulations in accordance with

KRS Chapter 13A to set forth procedures for platooning, including required

elements of a platooning plan.