Yielding right-of-way to solid waste collection service vehicle
KRS 189.377
in effect189.377. Yielding right-of-way to solid waste collection service vehicle
(1) As used in this section, "solid waste collection service vehicle" means a vehicle used by a solid waste collection service provider registered with a county pursuant to KRS 224.43-315(2).
(2) Upon approaching and passing a stationary solid waste collection service vehicle that is giving a visual signal by alternately displaying flashing yellow, red, white, or amber lights, the operator of the approaching motor vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to the solid waste collection service vehicle or any collection service employees by:
(a) Reducing to, and maintaining, a safe speed for weather, road conditions, and vehicular or pedestrian traffic; and
(b) Proceeding with due care and caution.
(3) This section may be cited as the Slow Down to Get Around Law.
Effective:June 29, 2017
History: Created 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 21, sec. 1, effective June 29, 2017.
Source: Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (legislature.ky.gov)URL: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45731Fetched: 10/20/2026