Section 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.Amended by 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 123,§ 10, eff. 7/15/2024.Amended by 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 51,§ 28, eff. 3/27/2020.Effective:6/25/2009
Amended 2009, Ky. Acts ch. 75, sec. 20, effective6/25/2009. -- Amended 2007, Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 286, effective 6/26/2007. -- Created 1990 Ky. Acts ch. 455, sec. 9, effective 7/1/1991.