601 KAR 9:090. Procedures for inspecting vehicles.

      RELATES TO: KRS 186A.115

      STATUTORY AUTHORITY: KRS 186A.020, 186A.115

      NECESSITY, FUNCTION, AND CONFORMITY: This administrative regulation sets forth an alternate procedure for inspecting vehicles.

      Section 1. If an owner of a vehicle does not have the title to that vehicle available at the time of the vehicle's physical inspection, the certified motor vehicle inspector shall be allowed to inspect the vehicle and complete the certified inspector section of the application for title. However, the certified inspector shall neither sign nor date the application for title until the title for that vehicle has been surrendered to the certified motor vehicle inspector for examination and verification.

      Section 2. If the federal safety standard label which appears on the door of the vehicle is either missing or is rendered illegible, the certified motor vehicle inspector shall document this discrepancy on the application. The certified motor vehicle inspector may then certify the inspection by using both the vehicle identification number plate and the corresponding number on the vehicle title document.

      Section 3. The certified motor vehicle inspector may inspect and certify a specially constructed or reconstructed vehicle when no outstanding motor vehicle title or manufacturers statement of origin document exists. However, an application for specially constructed or reconstructed vehicle title shall also be completed in accordance with 601 KAR 9:047.

      Section 4. An owner who is applying for a salvage title under KRS 186A.335, that is, one for a vehicle which is not capable of and shall not be driven on a public highway is not required to have a certified motor vehicle inspection.

      Section 5. A certified motor vehicle inspector is prohibited from inspecting any vehicle for which he has an interest or ownership or if the vehicle is owned by his immediate family.

      Section 6. Before executing the certificate of inspection for a specially constructed or reconstructed vehicle, a certified motor vehicle inspector shall perform a physical inspection of each vehicle. As part of the physical inspection the certified vehicle inspector shall insure that the vehicle complies with all equipment and safety requirements of KRS Chapter 189. The certified inspector may only execute the certificate of inspection if the vehicle does comply with the equipment and safety requirements. (10 Ky.R. 328; eff. 1-4-84; Am. 15 Ky.R. 540; eff. 10-4-88.)