# KRS § 281A.090: 281A.090 Restrictions on driving

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXIV_C281A_S281A.090

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 281A.090
- **Heading:** 281A.090 Restrictions on driving
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 281A / Section 281A.090

## Text

281A.090 Restrictions on driving.

(1) Except when driving under a commercial learner's permit and accompanied by the

holder of commercial driver's license valid for the vehicle being driven, no person

shall drive a commercial motor vehicle on the highways of this state unless the

person holds a valid commercial driver's license with applicable endorsements valid

for the vehicle he or she is driving.

(2) No person shall drive a commercial motor vehicle on the highways of this state

while his or her driving privilege for a commercial or noncommercial motor vehicle

is suspended, revoked, or canceled, or while he or she is subject to a

disqualification, or in violation of an out-of-service order.

(3) The licensee shall have in his or her immediate possession at all times when

operating a motor vehicle his or her commercial driver's license, and shall display

the license upon demand to the Transportation Cabinet, a license examiner, a peace

officer, a State Police officer, or an inspector or officer of the Department of

Vehicle Regulation. It shall be a defense to a violator of this subsection if the

person so charged produces in court a commercial driver's license, issued to him or

her before his or her arrest or violation and which was valid at that time.

## Nearby sections

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- [KRS § 281A.040 281A.040 Regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXIV_C281A_S281A.040.md)
- [KRS § 281A.050 281A.050 Drivers excluded from operation of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXIV_C281A_S281A.050.md)
- [KRS § 281A.060 281A.060 License limitation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXIV_C281A_S281A.060.md)
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