Dune Buggies
Dune Buggies are light vehicles having oversized tires designed for recreational and highway use. Dune Buggies are not allowed to be titled and registered unless they meet certain standards set by the Kentucky Statutes. Owner/buyer will need a handwritten inspection on letterhead stating the dune buggy complies with Chapter 189 of the Kentucky Statutes.
The following KRS must be met for any vehicle to be operated on the highway:
- KRS 189.020- requires every vehicle be equipped as to make the minimum of noise, smoke or other nuisance
- KRS 189.040- requires every vehicle be equipped with at least two headlamps, one on each side of the vehicle. Also mandates the lamps be arranged that the driver may control the selection between distribution of lights projected at different elevations-The uppermost beam aimed to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least 350 ft, and the lowermost beam be aimed to reveal a distance of at least 100 ft., and that every vehicle which has multiple-beam road lighting equipment be equipped with a beam indicator showing the driver when the uppermost beam is being used.
- KRS 189.050- requires that all vehicles shall display at the rear a red light visible when lighted for at least 500 feet. A red reflector meeting the requirements may be used in lieu of a red light.
- KRS 189.080- requires every motor vehicle to be equipped with a horn or other device capable of making a abrupt sound sufficiently loud to be heard under all ordinary traffic conditions
- KRS 189.090-This KRS requires that motor vehicles to have brakes adequate to control the movements of and to stop and hold the vehicle. There shall be two separate means of applying the brakes as described in KRS 189.090 (2) and the brakes must function in accordance with KRS 189.090 (3).
- KRS 189.110- requires the windows to be free from obstructions and a device for cleaning rain, snow or other moisture from the windshield. This windshield device is to be controlled by the operator of the vehicle.
- KRS 189.120- requires that safety glass be used in a vehicle’s windshield and door windows.
- KRS 189.125- requires the front seats of all passenger vehicles have adequate anchors or attachments secured to all floor and/or sides of the rear of the seat to which seat belts may be secured.
- KRS 189.130- states that motor vehicles shall be equipped with a mirror so located and adjusted as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear of the vehicle. The motor vehicle shall also be equipped with suitable and sufficient mufflers, which comply with the noise requirements of KRS Chapter 224.
- KRS 189.190(5) - states that no vehicle shall be operated upon any highway unless it is so constructed as to prevent its contents from escaping. In addition, states that no solid rubber or rubber-compounded tire on any vehicles shall be less than one inch thick, measured from the steel flange of the rim.
- KRS 189.205- prohibits the operation of any vehicle on a highway on which any tire has been re-grooved or re-cut.
- KRS 189.210- limits the weight of a motor vehicle, other than a motor truck or semi-trailer truck, to fifteen tons, subject to the provisions of KRS 189.210(2).
The following documents and information are also required: (All forms highlighted in blue are downloadable simply by clicking on them and other highlighted words will direct you to that specified section.)
- Owner must apply for a Kentucky Assigned Vehicle Identification Number if the vehicle does not have one already assigned to it
- Complete Application for Motor Number of Vehicle Identification Number Form # TC96-169
- Submit notarized proof of ownership such as a Bill of Sale, Title, Registration, Affidavit or Court Order
- Submit notarized statement saying why there is no serial or identification number
- Submit name, address and telephone number of person in possession of this vehicle and the location where it may be examined
- Submit application to the clerk’s office for mailing to the Transportation Cabinet
- Once the application has been approved, the Assigned Vehicle Identification Number must be riveted to the dune buggy
- Application for Title/Registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182) must be completed. Form must be signed by all sellers and buyers and their signatures’ notarized. Persons that have power of attorney for the seller or buyer/owner(s) may sign, but a copy of the power of attorney must be submitted with the application. A power of attorney cannot sign for the seller and buyer if the vehicle is less than ten years old. If the County Clerk’s staff notarizes signatures, identification must be presented. Note-Titles that contain AND (instead of OR) or do not have a designation between names of owners require the signatures of all owners. Titles that contain OR or AND/OR only require the signature of one owner.
- Certified Sheriff’s inspection of vehicle verifying Vehicle Identification Number and mileage of vehicle. (Sheriff’s inspection section is on the Application for Title/Registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182). See Sheriff Inspection for further information.
- Social Security Number for each party appearing on the title or Federal ID Number for companies.
- All liens must be satisfied before applying for a title only. Termination statement Title Lien Statement Form # TC96-187E must be completed by the financial institution and signed, then submitted to the clerk.
- If a loan was needed for the purchase of the vehicle, the buyer needs to indicate this on the Application for Title/Registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182). A pending lien will be noted and the buyer will be given a goldenrod copy of the registration to present to the lending institution. If the lending institution is located in another state the county clerk’s office will record the lien. Otherwise, the lending institution will use the goldenrod copy and Title Lien Statement-Form # TC96-187E to record the lien.
- The vehicle would then need to go through the Rebuilt Section for processing. Please see the Rebuilt Vehicle section for further information.
- Bullitt County Clerk’s Office accepts Cash, Personal Check, Money Order or Certified Check. The office does accept Visa, MasterCard and Debit. However, to process using a Credit/Debit Card, an additional processing fee is charged. Contact county clerk’s office for details. Credit/Debit Cards cannot be used over the phone.
FEES
Title Fee: $9.00
Registration Fee: None
Lien Filing Fee (if applicable): $22.00 or $24.00
Usage Tax: Contact Clerk’s Office
NOTE-To file a lien the amount is $22.00, however, if the debtor does not file the lien within 20 days of its application, a penalty of $2.00 is assessed by the County Clerk. All liens not filed within 20 days will be $24.00.
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