§ 70.06 PERMITTING UNLAWFUL OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE PROHIBITED.
   It is unlawful for the owner, or any other person, employing or otherwise directing the operator of any vehicle, to require or knowingly to permit the operation of such vehicle upon a highway in any manner contrary to law.
(KRS 189.224) Penalty, see § 70.99 (B), (D), (E)