Ky. Rev. Stat. § 514.100 : — KENTUCKY PENAL CODETHEFT AND RELATED OFFENSES — Unauthorized use of automobile or other propelled vehicle TEXT PDF (1) A person is guilty of the unauthorized use of an automobile or other propelled vehicle when he knowingly operates, exercises control over, or otherwise uses such vehicle without consent of the owner or person having legal possession thereof. (2) Unauthorized use of an automobile or other propelled vehicle is a Class A misdemeanor unless the defendant has previously been convicted of this offense, or of violation of KRS 514.030 for having stolen an automobile or other propelled vehicle in which case it shall be a Class D felony. KRS 514.100 Effective:7/15/1980 Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 267, sec. 4, effective7/15/1980. -- Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 126, effective 1/1/1975.