Kentucky Lift Laws and Vehicle Equipment Laws
Kentucky's street legal laws are very open to vehicle modifications. There are no restrictions on a vehicle's suspension, frame, or bumpers. Drivers can install suspension lift kits, aftermarket wheels and tires, performance shocks, aftermarket bumpers, and grille guards without worry.
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Kentucky details its street legal laws in the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS). |
KRS Title 16
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Dimensions |
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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
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Tires |
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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
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Wheels |
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Wheels are not covered in Kentucky's laws. |
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Brakes |
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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
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Steering |
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Kentucky requires that a vehicle's steering system not be defective. |
KRS 16-189-100
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Suspension |
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There are no specific suspension laws in Kentucky. |
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Frame |
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Kentucky's street legal laws do not list a frame height restriction. |
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Bumpers |
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Bumpers are not restricted under Kentucky's laws. |
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Fenders |
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It is unknown if fenders and mud flaps are required in Kentucky. |
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Lights |
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Kentucky only references headlights and tail lights in its statutes.
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Min. Height |
Max. Height |
Headlights |
2 min. |
24 inches |
54 inches |
Tail lights |
2 min. |
n/a |
n/a |
( Measured to the center of the light. )
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KRS 16-189-040
KRS 16-189-050
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Windows |
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A windshield and windshield wipers are required equipment in Kentucky. |
KRS 16-189-110
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Exhaust |
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Kentucky requires vehicles to be equipped with mufflers. Exhaust cutouts and bypasses are not allowed. |
KRS 16-189-140
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Engine |
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Engine modifications and engine swaps are not covered in Kentucky's laws. |
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Emissions |
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The state of Kentucky does not require emissions testing. |
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