Kentucky Revised Statutes · § 186.068 — Transit tag for transporting motor vehicle out of state -- Administrative regulations -- Exclusion of motor vehicle dealers and distributors

(1) Individual sellers or owners of motor vehicles that would ordinarily be registered under KRS 186.050(3) may obtain a transit tag from the Transportation Cabinet in order to transport the motor vehicle out of state. The fee for each transit tag issued shall be five dollars ($5).

(2) A transit tag issued under this section shall be issued only for a motor vehicle which is ineligible for:

(a) Registration under KRS 186.050; or

(b) Temporary registration under KRS 186A.100.

(3) The Transportation Cabinet shall promulgate administrative regulations pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A to establish application forms and procedures for the issuance of transit tags. The application for a transit tag under this section shall be accompanied by proof of vehicle ownership and proof of insurance coverage in compliance with KRS 304.39-080.

(4) A transit tag issued under this section shall be placed on a motor vehicle in the same manner as a regular license plate.

(5) Transit tags issued under this section shall expire fifteen (15) days from the date of issuance, and shall be designed in a manner that clearly identifies the expiration date on the face of the tag in a tamper-resistant manner.

(6) This section shall not apply to motor vehicle dealers or distributors licensed under KRS Chapter 190.