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Kentucky has adopted Part 395 of the Federal Regulations.
Part 395 applies to for-hire and private vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating, gross combination weight rating, gross vehicle weight, or gross combination weight of 10,001 pounds or more, or transporting hazardous materials which require placarding.
Exception — A utility service vehicle, as defined in Sec. 395.2 is exempt from the maximum driving and on-duty time in Part 395.
Exception — The hours-of-service requirements (Part 395) shall not apply during planting and harvesting season to drivers transporting:
Kentucky’s planting and harvesting season is January 1 through December 31 of each year.