Except as otherwise provided, before the owner of a motor vehicle or trailer may operate it or permit its operation upon the highways of this state, he shall obtain motor vehicle insurance as required by KRS 304.39-080, a certificate of registration, and a license plate and apply for a certificate of title in his name.

Effective: July 15, 1996

History: Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 341, sec. 5, effective July 15, 1996. -- Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 164, sec. 10, effective July 15, 1982.