Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules of the Road | MidpageUniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules of the Road
8-1501Application of sections in article 158-1503Required obedience to lawful order of police officer or fireman; misdemeanor8-1504Rights and duties of person riding animal or driving animal-drawn vehicle8-1505Application of traffic laws to highway construction or maintenance operations8-1506Authorized emergency vehicles; rights, duties and liability of drivers thereof8-1507Official traffic-control devices; required obedience; placement; presumptions8-1508Traffic-control signal legend8-1509Pedestrian control signals8-1510Flashing traffic signals8-1511Lane-direction-control signals8-1512Placement, maintenance or display of unauthorized signs, signals, markings or devices8-1513Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals; misdemeanor8-1514Driving on right side of roadway required; exceptions8-1515Overtaking and passing; vehicles proceeding in opposite directions8-1516Same; vehicles and bicycles proceeding in same direction8-1517Same; when passing on the right permitted; transit bus authorized on right shoulder8-1518Same; limitations on passing on the left8-1519Driving on left side of roadway prohibited; exceptions8-1520No-passing zones; designation by secretary of transportation or local authorities; duties of drivers8-1520aUnlawful passing of stopped emergency vehicle or authorized vehicle engaged in highway construction8-1521One-way highways, roadways or traffic lanes; designation by secretary of transportation or local authorities; duties of drivers; rotary traffic islands8-1522Driving on roadways laned for traffic; driving in right lane required; exceptions8-1523Following another vehicle too closely8-1524Driving limitations on divided highways and controlled-access highways; certain turns prohibited; parking prohibited, when8-1525Regulation and restrictions on use of controlled-access highways and facilities; misdemeanor8-1526Right-of-way; approaching or entering intersection8-1527Same; turning left8-1528Stop signs and yield signs; duties of drivers8-1529Vehicle entering or crossing roadway8-1530Duty of driver upon approach of authorized emergency vehicle8-1531Highway construction or maintenance operations; duty of driver8-1531aRoad construction zone, failing to comply with traffic regulations in8-1532Pedestrians; obedience to official traffic-control devices required8-1533Same; right-of-way at crosswalks; interference with vehicular traffic; duties of drivers8-1534Same; crossing roadway at location other than crosswalk8-1535Same; drivers to exercise due care8-1536Same; movement in crosswalk8-1537Same; use of roadways8-1538Soliciting rides, business or contributions; exception8-1539Driving through safety zone prohibited8-1540Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks8-1541Pedestrians must yield right-of-way to authorized emergency vehicle8-1542Blind pedestrian's right-of-way8-1543Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs; misdemeanor8-1544Obedience of pedestrian to bridge and railroad signals required8-1545Required position and method of turning vehicles8-1546Limitations on "U" turns8-1547Starting parked vehicle8-1548Turning movements and required signals8-1549Methods of giving notice of intention to turn8-1550Same; hand and arm signals8-1551Obedience to signal indicating approach of train or other on-track equipment8-1552Designation of dangerous railroad grade crossings; vehicles required to stop, when8-1553Certain vehicles required to stop at railroad grade crossings; exceptions8-1554Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings; notice to railroad's station agent8-1555Vehicle emerging from alley, building, private road or driveway8-1556Overtaking and passing school bus; actuation of visual signals by driver of bus, when; required school bus markings8-1556aPassing church and day care program buses; use of signals8-1557Basic rule governing speed of vehicles8-1558Maximum speed limits8-1559Alteration of maximum speed limits; establishing speed limits in road construction zones; powers of secretary of transportation8-1560Alteration of maximum speed limits; powers of local authorities, limitations and restrictions; establishing speed limits in road construction zones8-1560aWabaunsee county improvement district speed limits; how fixed; local authority status8-1560bMaximum and minimum speed limits fixed by Kansas turnpike authority8-1560cCertain violations of maximum speed limits not construed as moving traffic violations8-1560dCertain violations of maximum speed limits not public record; not to be considered for liability insurance8-1560eRural school zone speed limits8-1561Minimum speed regulation8-1562Special speed limitation on motor-driven cycles8-1563Special speed limitations applicable to certain vehicles and portions of highways; powers of secretary and local authorities; violations, evidence of safe speed8-1564Violations of speed limits; requirements for complaint, summons and notice to appear; effect of maximum speed limits in civil action8-1565Racing on highways; misdemeanor8-1566Reckless driving, penalties8-1567Driving under the influence; penalties; disposition of moneys from fines and penalties8-1567aDriving under the influence by any person less than 21 years of age; blood alcohol concentration; penalties8-1568Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; penalties8-1569Stopping, standing or parking outside of business or residence district8-1570Authority of police officer to remove vehicle in violation of K.S.A. 8-1569 from highway8-1571Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places8-1572Additional parking regulations; powers of secretary and local authorities8-1573Unattended motor vehicle8-1574Limitations on backing vehicle8-1575Driving upon sidewalk8-1576Driving vehicle prohibited when driver's view or driving mechanism obstructed8-1577Opening and closing vehicle doors8-1578Riding in house trailer or mobile or manufactured home prohibited8-1578aRiding on vehicle prohibited, when; exceptions8-1579Driving in defiles or canyons or on steep grades8-1580Coasting prohibited8-1581Following fire apparatus prohibited8-1582Driving over fire hose prohibited8-1583Putting glass, etc., on highway prohibited8-1584Restrictions on driving into intersection or crosswalk or onto railroad grade crossing8-1585Limitations on operation of snowmobile8-1586Unlawful acts; application of regulations8-1587Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles8-1588Riding on bicycles8-1589Same; clinging to other vehicles prohibited8-1590Riding on bicycles or mopeds; riding on roadways and bicycle paths8-1591Same; carrying articles8-1592Lamps, brakes and other equipment on bicycles8-1592aApplication of K.S.A. 8-1586 through 8-1592 to motorized bicycles8-1592bElectric-assisted bicycles; application of traffic laws; vehicle registration, vehicle liability insurance, title certificate, license plate or driver's license not required; manufacturing requirements; location of operation; restrictions8-1593Rights and duties of persons riding motorcycles8-1594Operation of motorcycles8-1595Same; roadways laned for traffic8-1596Same; clinging to other vehicles prohibited8-1597Same; equipment on motorcycles for passengers8-1598Operation of motorcycles; equipment required for operators and riders8-1599Transportation of liquor in opened containers unlawful; exceptions; penalty; report of prior convictions; city or county not prohibited from enacting comparable ordinance or resolution, requirements8-15,100Operation of all-terrain vehicles; where; when; exceptions8-15,101Unlawful operation of low-speed vehicle8-15,102Littering8-15,103Failure to obey school crossing guard8-15,104School crossing guards; appointment; training; limitations8-15,106Operation of micro utility trucks; where; when8-15,107Removal of vehicles obstructing traffic; requirements8-15,108Operation of golf cart; where; when8-15,109Operation of work-site utility vehicle; where; when; exceptions8-15,110Covering license plate with plastic-like material8-15,111Text messaging, prohibited; exceptions8-15,112Unlawful passing of a waste collection vehicle8-15,113Operation of electric-assisted scooter; where; exceptions8-15,114Unlawful passing of an authorized utility or telecommunications vehicle8-15,115Unlawful manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, offering for sale, installation or reinstallation of a counterfeit supplemental restraint system component or nonfunctional airbag8-15,116Unlawful passing of a stationary vehicle