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KS Stat § 8-1541 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1541 Pedestrians must yield right-of-way to authorized emergency vehicle.

8-1541. Pedestrians must yield right-of-way to authorized emergency vehicle. (a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal meeting the requirements of subsection (d) of K.S.A. 8-1738 and visual signals meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1720, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, every pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to the authorized emergency vehicle.(b) This section shall not relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway nor from the duty to exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1541; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1542 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1542 Blind pedestrian's right-of-way.

8-1542. Blind pedestrian's right-of-way. The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any blind pedestrian carrying a clearly visible white cane or accompanied by a guide dog.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1542; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1543 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1543 Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs; misdemeanor.

8-1543. Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or drugs; misdemeanor. A pedestrian who is under the influence of alcohol or any drug to a degree which renders such pedestrian a hazard shall not walk or be upon a highway except on a sidewalk. Violation of this section is a misdemeanor.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1543; L. 1984, ch. 39, § 5; January 1, 1985.
KS Stat § 8-1544 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1544 Obedience of pedestrian to bridge and railroad signals required.

8-1544. Obedience of pedestrian to bridge and railroad signals required. (a) No pedestrian shall enter or remain upon any bridge or approach thereto beyond the bridge signal, gate or barrier after a bridge operation signal indication has been given.(b) No pedestrian shall pass through, around, over or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad grade crossing or bridge while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1544; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1545 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1545 Required position and method of turning vehicles.

8-1545. Required position and method of turning vehicles. (a) The driver of a vehicle intending to turn shall do so as follows:(1) Right turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.(2) Left turns. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left shall approach the turn in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle. Whenever practicable a left turn at an intersection shall be made to the left of the center of the intersection, and any left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection or other location in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction as such vehicle on the roadway being entered.(b) Two-way left turn lanes. Where a special lane for making left turns by drivers proceeding in opposite directions has been indicated by official traffic control devices: (1) A left turn shall not be made from any other lane; (2) a vehicle shall not be driven in the lane except when preparing for or making a left turn from or into the roadway or when preparing for or making a U-turn when otherwise permitted by law.(c) The secretary of transportation and local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may cause official traffic-control devices to be placed and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by turning vehicles, and when such devices are so placed no driver shall turn a vehicle other than as directed and required by such devices.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1545; L. 1975, ch. 427, § 22; L. 1995, ch. 188, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1546 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1546 Limitations on "U" turns.

8-1546. Limitations on "U" turns. (a) The driver of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction unless such movement can be made in safety and without interfering with other traffic.(b) No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve, or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade, where such vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within five hundred (500) feet.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1546; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1547 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1547 Starting parked vehicle.

8-1547. Starting parked vehicle. No person shall start a vehicle which is stopped, standing or parked unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1547; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1548 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1548 Turning movements and required signals.

8-1548. Turning movements and required signals. (a) No person shall turn a vehicle or move right or left upon a roadway unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety, nor without giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided.(b) A signal of intention to turn or move right or left when required shall be given continuously during not less than the last one hundred (100) feet traveled by the vehicle before turning.(c) No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal, in the manner provided herein, to the driver of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give such signal.(d) The signals required on vehicles by subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-1549 shall not be flashed on one side only on a disabled vehicle, flashed as a courtesy or "do pass" signal to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear, nor be flashed on one side only of a parked vehicle except as may be necessary for compliance with this section.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1548; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1549 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1549 Methods of giving notice of intention to turn.

8-1549. Methods of giving notice of intention to turn. The driver of any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles which is required to be equipped with electric turn signal lamps by K.S.A. 8-1708 shall give any required notice of intention to turn by means of electric turn signals meeting the requirements of subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-1721. The driver of any other motor vehicle or combination of vehicles shall give such notice by means of hand and arm signals, as provided in K.S.A. 8-1550, or by such electric turn signals.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1549; L. 1975, ch. 39, § 9; April 19.
KS Stat § 8-1550 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1550 Same; hand and arm signals.

8-1550. Same; hand and arm signals. All signals herein required given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and such signals shall indicate as follows:(a) Left turn. Hand and arm extended horizontally.(b) Right turn. Hand and arm extended upward.(c) Stop or decrease speed. Hand and arm extended downward.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1550; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1551 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1551 Obedience to signal indicating approach of train or other on-track equipment.

8-1551. Obedience to signal indicating approach of train or other on-track equipment. (a) Whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in this section, the driver of such vehicle shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of such railroad, and shall not proceed until such driver can do so safely. The foregoing requirements shall apply when:(1) A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment;(2) a crossing gate is lowered or when a human flagman gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train or other on-track equipment;(3) a railroad train or other on-track equipment approaching within approximately 1,500 feet of the highway crossing emits a signal audible from such distance and such railroad train or other on-track equipment, by reason of its speed or nearness to such crossing, is an immediate hazard; or(4) an approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to such crossing.(b) No person shall drive any vehicle through, around or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while such gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1551; L. 2019, ch. 61, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1552 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1552 Designation of dangerous railroad grade crossings; vehicles required to stop, when.

8-1552. Designation of dangerous railroad grade crossings; vehicles required to stop, when. The secretary of transportation and local authorities, with the approval of the secretary, are hereby authorized to designate particularly dangerous highway grade crossings of railroads and to erect stop signs thereat. When such stop signs are erected, the driver of any vehicle shall stop within fifty (50) feet but not less than fifteen (15) feet from the nearest rail of such railroad and shall proceed only upon exercising due care.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1552; L. 1975, ch. 426, § 44; August 15.
KS Stat § 8-1553 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1553 Certain vehicles required to stop at railroad grade crossings; exceptions.

8-1553. Certain vehicles required to stop at railroad grade crossings; exceptions. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the driver of any vehicle described in rules and regulations issued pursuant to subsection (c), before crossing at grade any track or tracks of a railroad, shall stop such vehicle within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of such railroad and while so stopped shall listen and look in both directions along such track for any approaching train, and for signals indicating the approach of a train, and shall not proceed until such driver can do so safely. After stopping as required and upon proceeding when it is safe to do so, the driver of any vehicle shall cross only in such gear of the vehicle that there will be no necessity for manually changing gears while traversing such crossings and the driver shall not manually shift gears while crossing the track or tracks.(b) This section shall not apply at:(1) Any railroad grade crossing at which traffic is controlled by a police officer or human flagman;(2) any railroad grade crossing at which traffic is controlled by a functioning highway traffic signal transmitting a green indication which, under local law, permits a vehicle to proceed across the railroad tracks without slowing or stopping;(3) any abandoned railroad grade crossing which is marked with a sign indicating that the rail line is abandoned;(4) any industrial or spur line railroad grade crossing marked with a sign reading "Exempt." Such exempt signs shall be erected only by or with the consent of the appropriate state or local authority;(5) a railroad grade crossing used exclusively for industrial switching purposes, within a business district defined in K.S.A. 8-1407, and amendments thereto.(c) The secretary of transportation, in conjunction with the state corporation commission, shall adopt such rules and regulations as may be necessary describing the vehicles which must comply with the stopping requirements of this section. Such rules and regulations shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the federal motor carrier safety regulations of the United States department of transportation.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1553; L. 1975, ch. 426, § 45; L. 1989, ch. 41, § 1; L. 1993, ch. 36, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1554 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1554 Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings; notice to railroad's station agent.

8-1554. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings; notice to railroad's station agent. (a) No person shall operate or move any crawler-type tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller, or any equipment or structure having a normal operating speed of ten (10) or less miles per hour or a vertical body or load clearance of less than one-half (1/2) inch per foot of the distance between any two (2) adjacent axles or in any event of less than nine (9) inches, measured above the level surface of a roadway, upon or across any tracks at a railroad grade crossing without first complying with this section.(b) Notice of any such intended crossing shall be given to a station agent of such railroad and a reasonable time be given to such railroad to provide proper protection at such crossing.(c) Before making any such crossing, the person operating or moving any such vehicle or equipment shall first stop the same not less than fifteen (15) feet nor more than fifty (50) feet from the nearest rail of such railroad, and while so stopped, shall listen and look in both directions along such track for any approaching train and for signals indicating the approach of a train, and shall not proceed until the crossing can be made safely.(d) No such crossing shall be made when warning is given by automatic signal or crossing gates or a flagman or otherwise of the immediate approach of a railroad train or car. If a flagman is provided by the railroad, movement over the crossing shall be under the direction of the flagman.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1554; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1555 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1555 Vehicle emerging from alley, building, private road or driveway.

8-1555. Vehicle emerging from alley, building, private road or driveway. The driver of a vehicle emerging from an alley, building, private road or driveway within a business or residence district shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or onto the sidewalk area extending across such alley, building entrance, road or driveway, or in the event there is no sidewalk area, shall stop at the point nearest the street to be entered where the driver has a view of approaching traffic thereon.History. L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1555; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1556 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1556 Overtaking and passing school bus; actuation of visual signals by driver of bus, when; required school bus markings.

8-1556. Overtaking and passing school bus; actuation of visual signals by driver of bus, when; required school bus markings. (a) The driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking from either direction any school bus stopped on the highway shall stop before reaching such school bus when there is in operation on the school bus the flashing red lights specified in subsection (a) of K.S.A. 8-1730, and amendments thereto, and the driver shall not proceed until such school bus resumes motion or the flashing red lights and the stop signal arm are no longer actuated.(b) Every school bus shall be equipped with red visual signals meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of K.S.A. 8-1730, and amendments thereto, which may be actuated by the driver of the school bus whenever but only whenever such vehicle is stopped on the highway for the purpose of receiving or discharging school children. A school bus driver shall not actuate the special visual signals:(1) At intersections or other places where traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals or police officers; or(2) in designated school bus loading areas where the bus is entirely off the roadway.(c) Every school bus shall bear upon the front and rear thereof plainly visible signs containing the words "school bus" in letters not less than eight inches in height.When a school bus is being operated upon a highway for purposes other than the actual transportation of children either to or from school or to or from interschool or intraschool functions or activities, or for maintenance, repair or storage purposes all markings thereon indicating "school bus" shall be covered or concealed.(d) The driver of a vehicle upon a highway with separate roadways need not stop upon meeting or passing a school bus which is on a different roadway or when upon a controlled-access highway and the school bus is stopped in a loading zone which is a part of or adjacent to such highway and where pedestrians are not permitted to cross the roadway.(e) The provisions of this section shall be subject to the provisions contained in K.S.A. 8-2009a, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1556; L. 1975, ch. 39, § 10; L. 1975, ch. 427, § 23; L. 1976, ch. 40, § 6; L. 1997, ch. 133, § 4; L. 2002, ch. 169, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1556a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1556a Passing church and day care program buses; use of signals.

8-1556a. Passing church and day care program buses; use of signals. (a) The driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking from either direction any church bus or day care program bus stopped on the highway shall stop before reaching such church bus or day care program bus when there is in operation on said church bus or day care program bus the flashing red lights specified in subsection (a) of K.S.A. 8-1730, and said driver shall not proceed until such church bus or day care program bus resumes motion or said driver is signaled by the church bus or day care program bus driver to proceed or the flashing red lights and stop signal arm, if any, are no longer actuated.(b) If a church bus or day care program bus is equipped with visual signals permitted by subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-1730a, such signals may be actuated by the driver of said church bus or day care program bus only when such vehicle is stopped on the highway for the purpose of receiving or discharging passengers. A church bus or day care program bus driver shall not actuate said special visual signals: (1) At intersections or other places where traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals or police officers; or (2) in designated loading areas where the bus is entirely off the roadway.(c) The driver of a vehicle upon a highway with separate roadways need not stop upon meeting or passing a church bus or day care program bus which is on a separate roadway or when upon a controlled-access highway and the church bus or day care program bus is stopped in a loading zone which is part of or adjacent to such highway and where pedestrians are not permitted to cross the roadway.History: L. 1978, ch. 40, § 4; L. 1980, ch. 43, § 3; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1557 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1557 Basic rule governing speed of vehicles.

8-1557. Basic rule governing speed of vehicles. No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual hazards then existing. Consistent with the foregoing, every person shall drive at a safe and appropriate speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railroad grade crossing, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest, when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, and when special hazards exist with respect to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1557; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1558 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1558 Maximum speed limits.

8-1558. Maximum speed limits. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) and except when a special hazard exists that requires lower speed for compliance with K.S.A. 8-1557, and amendments thereto, the limits specified in this subsection or established as authorized by law shall be maximum lawful speeds, and no person shall operate a vehicle at a speed in excess of such maximum limits:(1) In any urban district, 30 miles per hour;(2) on any separated multilane highway, as designated and posted by the secretary of transportation,  75 miles per hour;(3) on any county or township highway, 55 miles per hour; and(4) on all other highways, 65 miles per hour.(b) No person shall drive a school bus to or from school, or interschool or intraschool functions or activities, at a speed in excess of the maximum speed limits provided in subsection (a), except that the board of education of any school district may establish by board policy lower maximum speed limits for the operation of such district's school buses. The provisions of this subsection relating to school buses shall apply to buses used for the transportation of students enrolled in community colleges or area vocational schools, when such buses are transporting students to or from school, or functions or activities.(c) The maximum speed limits in this section may be altered as authorized in K.S.A. 8-1559 and 8-1560, and amendments thereto.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1558; L. 1976, ch. 40, § 7; L. 1984, ch. 39, § 6; L. 1996, ch. 15, § 5; L. 2003, ch. 100, § 4; L. 2011, ch. 45, § 5; July 1.