House Bill 7 empowers the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to regulate SAE Level 4 and 5 autonomous vehicles, requiring owners to submit law enforcement interaction plans and proof of $1 million insurance. Vehicles over 62,000 pounds must have a human driver until July 31, 2026, with flexibility for extension; the owner is liable as the operator. Local governments lack authority over operations, focusing instead on titling, registration, and accident reporting.​
Drone Regulations
Drones are permitted for recreational and commercial use under FAA Part 107 (commercial) or TRUST test (hobbyist), with registration required for those over 0.55 lbs and Remote ID compliance. Kentucky law prohibits operations in restricted airspace near airports, reckless flights risking injury or property, punishable as misdemeanors or felonies. Local governments may add flight controls, but federal rules on altitude (under 400 feet) and speed (under 100 mph) apply statewide.
SOURCES
[1](https://www.govtech.com/transportation/kentucky-now-allowing-self-driving-vehicles-in-state)
[2](https://drone-laws.com/drone-laws-in-kentucky/)
[3](https://www.superlawyers.com/resources/employment-law-employee/can-my-employer-monitor-my-emails-and-internet-usage/)
[4](https://epic.org/ecpa/)
[5](https://uavcoach.com/drone-laws-kentucky/)
