HOPKINSVILLE, KY – The Christian County Sheriff’s Office would like to notify residents of a new law passed during the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly that will impact the operation of ATVs, UTVs, and other special purpose vehicles on public roadways. Senate Bill 63 (SB 63), sponsored by Sen. Brandon Storm (R-Laurel), goes into effect June 27, 2025.
Christian County has opted into the new law, allowing these special purpose vehicles to be operated on certain roadways in Christian County. Under SB 63, counties and cities may authorize street-legal use of certain special purpose vehicles—such as ATVs, UTVs, minitrucks, pneumatic-tired military vehicles, and full-size purpose-built vehicles—on highways within their jurisdictional boundaries. Low-speed vehicles as defined in KRS 186.010 are not included.
: ATV and UTV drivers soon able to legally operate on Christian County roads
Equipment standards, inspections
To qualify as street-legal, these vehicles must meet specific equipment standards, be registered and insured, and pass a certified inspection performed by the Christian County Sheriff’s Office…