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KS Stat § 8-1506 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1506 Authorized emergency vehicles; rights, duties and liability of drivers thereof.

8-1506. Authorized emergency vehicles; rights, duties and liability of drivers thereof. (a) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call or when in the pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, or when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm, may exercise the privileges set forth in this section, but subject to the conditions herein stated.(b) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle may:(1) Park or stand, irrespective of the provisions of this article;(2) Proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation;(3) Exceed the maximum speed limits so long as such driver does not endanger life or property;(4) Disregard regulations governing direction of movement or turning in specified directions; and(5) Proceed through toll booths on roads or bridges without stopping for payment of tolls, but only after slowing down as may be necessary for safe operation and the picking up or returning of toll cards.(c) The exemptions herein granted to an authorized emergency vehicle shall apply only when such vehicle is making use of an audible signal meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1738 and visual signals meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1720, except that an authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle need not be equipped with or display a red light visible from in front of the vehicle.(d) The foregoing provisions shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons, nor shall such provisions protect the driver from the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of others.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1506; L. 1977, ch. 43, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1507 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1507 Official traffic-control devices; required obedience; placement; presumptions.

8-1507. Official traffic-control devices; required obedience; placement; presumptions. (a) The driver of any vehicle shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device applicable thereto, placed in accordance with the provisions of this act, unless otherwise directed by a police officer, subject to the exceptions granted the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle in this act.(b) No provision of this act for which official traffic-control devices are required shall be enforced against an alleged violator if, at the time and place of the alleged violation, an official device is not in proper position and sufficiently legible to be seen by an ordinarily observant person. Whenever a particular section does not state that official traffic-control devices are required, such section shall be effective even though no devices are erected or in place.(c) Whenever official traffic-control devices are placed in position approximately conforming to the requirements of this act, such devices shall be presumed to have been so placed by the official act or direction of lawful authority, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence.(d) Any official traffic-control device placed pursuant to the provisions of this act and purporting to conform to the lawful requirements pertaining to such devices shall be presumed to comply with the requirements of this act, unless the contrary shall be established by competent evidence.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1507; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1509 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1509 Pedestrian control signals.

8-1509. Pedestrian control signals. Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words "walk" or "don't walk" or symbols of "walking person" or "upraised palm" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows:(a) Flashing or steady walk or walking person. Pedestrians facing such signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.(b) Flashing or steady don't walk or upraised palm. No pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed crossing on the "walk" or "walking person" signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the "don't walk" or upraised palm signal is showing.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1509; L. 1995, ch. 188, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1510 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1510 Flashing traffic signals.

8-1510. Flashing traffic signals. (a) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow light is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:(1) Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.(2) Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.(b) This section shall not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by the rules as set forth in K.S.A. 8-1558 [*].History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1510; July 1.* Reference apparently should be to 8-1551.
KS Stat § 8-1511 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1511 Lane-direction-control signals.

8-1511. Lane-direction-control signals. When lane-direction-control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a street or highway, such signals shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles as follows:(a) Green indication. Vehicular traffic may travel in any lane over which a green signal is shown.(b) Steady yellow indication. Vehicular traffic is thereby warned that a lane control change is being made.(c) Steady red indication. Vehicular traffic shall not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal is shown.(d) Flashing yellow indication. Vehicular traffic may use the lane only for the purpose of approaching and making a left turn.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1511; L. 1995, ch. 188, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1512 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1512 Placement, maintenance or display of unauthorized signs, signals, markings or devices.

8-1512. Placement, maintenance or display of unauthorized signs, signals, markings or devices. (a) No person shall place, maintain or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic-control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic, or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of an official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal.(b) No person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway any official traffic control device bearing thereon any commercial advertising, except for business signs included as part of official motorist service panels or roadside area information panels approved by the secretary of transportation.(c) This section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information and of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.(d) Every such prohibited sign, signal or marking is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway is hereby empowered to remove the same or cause it to be removed without notice.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1512; L. 1995, ch. 188, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1513 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1513 Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals; misdemeanor.

8-1513. Interference with official traffic-control devices or railroad signs or signals; misdemeanor. No person, without lawful authority, shall attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down or remove any official traffic-control device or any railroad sign or signal or any inscription, shield or insignia thereon, or any other part thereof. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1513; L. 1984, ch. 39, § 3; January 1, 1985.
KS Stat § 8-1514 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1514 Driving on right side of roadway required; exceptions.

8-1514. Driving on right side of roadway required; exceptions. (a) Upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing such movement;(2) When an obstruction exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the highway, except that any person so doing shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the highway within such distance as to constitute an immediate hazard;(3) Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; or(4) Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic.(b) Upon all roadways any vehicle proceeding at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall be driven in the right-hand lane then available for traffic, or as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.(c) Upon any roadway having four (4) or more lanes for moving traffic and providing for two-way movement of traffic, no vehicle shall be driven to the left of the center line of the roadway, except when authorized by official traffic-control devices designating certain lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic not otherwise permitted to use such lanes, or except as permitted under subsection (a) (2) hereof. However, this subsection shall not be construed as prohibiting the crossing of the center line in making a left turn into or from an alley, private road or driveway.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1514; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1515 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1515 Overtaking and passing; vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.

8-1515. Overtaking and passing; vehicles proceeding in opposite directions. Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and upon roadways having width for not more than one (1) line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half (1/2) of the main-traveled portion of the roadway as nearly as possible.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1515; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1516 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1516 Same; vehicles and bicycles proceeding in same direction.

8-1516. Same; vehicles and bicycles proceeding in same direction. The following rules shall govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles and bicycles proceeding in the same direction, subject to those limitations, exceptions and special rules hereinafter stated:(a) The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.(b) Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal and shall not increase the speed of his or her vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.(c) (1) The driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a distance of not less than three feet and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle.(2) The driver of a vehicle may pass a bicycle proceeding in the same direction in a no-passing zone with the duty to execute the pass only when it is safe to do so.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1516; L. 2011, ch. 45, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1517 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1517 Same; when passing on the right permitted; transit bus authorized on right shoulder.

8-1517. Same; when passing on the right permitted; transit bus authorized on right shoulder. (a) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle only under the following conditions:(1) When the vehicle overtaken is making or about to make a left turn;(2) upon a roadway with unobstructed pavement of sufficient width for two or more lines of vehicles moving lawfully in the direction being traveled by the overtaking vehicle; or(3) a transit bus authorized under and being operated in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-5091, and amendments thereto.(b) The driver of a vehicle may overtake and pass another vehicle upon the right only under conditions permitting such movement in safety. Such movement shall not be made by driving off the roadway, except as authorized under K.S.A. 75-5091, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1517; L. 2010, ch. 134, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1518 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1518 Same; limitations on passing on the left.

8-1518. Same; limitations on passing on the left. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless such left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. In every event the overtaking vehicle must return to an authorized lane of travel as soon as practicable and in the event the passing movement involves the use of a lane authorized for vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, before coming within two hundred (200) feet of any approaching vehicle.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1518; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1519 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1519 Driving on left side of roadway prohibited; exceptions.

8-1519. Driving on left side of roadway prohibited; exceptions. (a) No vehicle shall be driven on the left side of the roadway under the following conditions:(1) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction;(2) when approaching within 100 feet of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing, except that this section shall not apply to any intersection on a state or county maintained highway located outside city limits unless such intersection is marked by an official department of transportation or county road department traffic control device or pavement marking or both indicating that passing is prohibited and such marking is placed at least 100 feet before the intersection; or(3) when the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct or tunnel.(b) The foregoing limitations shall not apply upon a one-way roadway, nor under the conditions described in subsection (a)(2) of K.S.A. 8-1514, and amendments thereto, nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road or driveway.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1519; L. 1987, ch. 47, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1520 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1520 No-passing zones; designation by secretary of transportation or local authorities; duties of drivers.

8-1520. No-passing zones; designation by secretary of transportation or local authorities; duties of drivers. (a) The secretary of transportation and local authorities are hereby authorized to determine those portions of any highway under their respective jurisdictions where overtaking and passing or driving on the left side of the roadway would be especially hazardous and by appropriate signs or markings on the roadway may indicate the beginning and end of such zones and when such signs or markings are in place and clearly visible to an ordinarily observant person, every driver of a vehicle shall obey the directions thereof.(b) Where signs or markings are in place to define a no-passing zone as set forth in subsection (a), no driver at any time shall drive on the left side of the roadway within such no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark such no-passing zone throughout its length.(c) This section does not apply under the conditions described in subsection (a) (2) of K.S.A. 8-1514, nor to the driver of a vehicle turning left into or from an alley, private road or driveway.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1520; L. 1975, ch. 427, § 20; August 15.
KS Stat § 8-1520a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1520a Unlawful passing of stopped emergency vehicle or authorized vehicle engaged in highway construction.

8-1520a. Unlawful passing of stopped emergency vehicle or authorized vehicle engaged in highway construction. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake and pass another vehicle when approaching within 100 feet of:(1) A stationary authorized emergency vehicle on a highway that consists of two lanes carrying traffic in opposite directions, when the authorized emergency vehicle is making use of visual signals meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1720, and amendments thereto, or subsection (d) of K.S.A. 8-1722, and amendments thereto; or(2) a stationary authorized vehicle which is obviously and actually engaged in work on a highway that consists of two lanes carrying traffic in opposite directions, when such vehicle displays flashing lights meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1731, and amendments thereto.(b) From and after the effective date of this act, and prior to July 1, 2007, a law enforcement officer shall issue a warning citation to anyone violating the provisions of paragraph (2) of subsection (a).(c) This section shall be part of and supplemental to the uniform act regulating traffic on highways.History: L. 2000, ch. 179, § 1; L. 2006, ch. 133, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1521 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1521 One-way highways, roadways or traffic lanes; designation by secretary of transportation or local authorities; duties of drivers; rotary traffic islands.

8-1521. One-way highways, roadways or traffic lanes; designation by secretary of transportation or local authorities; duties of drivers; rotary traffic islands. (a) The secretary of transportation and local authorities with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one (1) direction at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices.(b) Upon a roadway so designated for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic-control devices.(c) A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of such island.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1521; L. 1975, ch. 427, § 21; August 15.