# KRS § 281.590: 281.590 Declaration of policy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXIV_C281_S281.590

## Section

- **Citation:** KRS § 281.590
- **Heading:** 281.590 Declaration of policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KY Code / Title XXIV / Chapter 281 / Section 281.590

## Text

281.590 Declaration of policy.

It is hereby declared to be the public policy of this Commonwealth:

(1) To provide for fair and impartial regulation of all transportation subject to the

provisions of this chapter, so administered as to recognize and preserve the inherent

advantages of each type of motor transportation; to promote safe, adequate,

economical and efficient service;

(2) To encourage the establishment and maintenance of reasonable charges for such

transportation service, without unjust discriminationsor undue preferences or

advantages; and

(3) To cooperate with the several states and the duly authorized officials thereof, all to

the end of developing, coordinating and preserving a state transportation system by

motor vehicles as defined in this chapter adequate to meet the needs of this

Commonwealth. All of the provisions of this chapter shall be administered and

enforced with the view to carry out the declaration of policy in this section.

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