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KS Stat § 8-1522 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1522 Driving on roadways laned for traffic; driving in right lane required; exceptions.

8-1522. Driving on roadways laned for traffic; driving in right lane required; exceptions. Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition to all others consistent herewith shall apply.(a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from such lane until the driver has first ascertained that such movement can be made with safety.(b) Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes and provides for two-way movement of traffic, a vehicle shall not be driven in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle traveling in the same direction when such center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for making a left turn or where such center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the same direction that the vehicle is proceeding and such allocation is designated by official traffic-control devices.(c) Upon a highway located outside the corporate limits of any city divided into two lanes of traffic proceeding in the same direction, all vehicles shall be driven in the right lane except when:(1) Overtaking and passing another vehicle;(2) preparing to make a proper left turn;(3) otherwise directed by official traffic-control devices; or(4) otherwise required by other provisions of law.(d) Upon a highway located outside the corporate limits of any city divided into three or more lanes of traffic proceeding in the same direction, vehicles shall not be driven in the far left lane except when:(1) Overtaking and passing another vehicle;(2) preparing to make a proper left turn;(3) otherwise directed by official traffic-control devices; or(4) otherwise required by other provisions of law.(e) The provisions of subsections (c) and (d) shall not apply to authorized emergency vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, Kansas turnpike authority vehicles or department of transportation vehicles performing construction or maintenance work.(f) Official traffic-control devices may be erected directing specified traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.(g) Official traffic-control devices may be installed prohibiting the changing of lanes on sections of roadway and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such device.(h) From and after July 1, 2009, and prior to July 1, 2010, a law enforcement officer shall issue a warning citation to anyone violating the provisions of subsection (c) or (d).History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1522; L. 2009, ch. 108, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1523 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1523 Following another vehicle too closely.

8-1523. Following another vehicle too closely. (a) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard for the speed of such vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway.(b) The driver of any truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle when traveling upon a roadway outside of a business or residence district and which is following another truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle shall leave sufficient space, whenever conditions permit, so that an overtaking vehicle may enter and occupy such space without danger, except that this shall not prevent a truck or motor vehicle drawing another vehicle from overtaking and passing any vehicle or combination of vehicles.(c) Motor vehicles being driven upon any roadway outside of a business or residence district in a caravan or motorcade, whether or not towing other vehicles, shall be so operated as to allow sufficient space between each such vehicle or combination of vehicles so as to enable any other vehicle to enter and occupy such space without danger. This provision shall not apply to funeral processions.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1523; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1524 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1524 Driving limitations on divided highways and controlled-access highways; certain turns prohibited; parking prohibited, when.

8-1524. Driving limitations on divided highways and controlled-access highways; certain turns prohibited; parking prohibited, when. No person shall:(a) Drive a vehicle over, upon or across any intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways on divided highways;(b) make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn on the interstate system;(c) make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn over, across or within any intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways on a divided highway, except this subsection (c) does not prohibit making a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn through an opening provided and surfaced for the purpose of public use for such turning movement;(d) make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn on a divided highway wherever such turn is specifically prohibited by a sign or signs placed by the authority having jurisdiction over that highway;(e) drive any vehicle on a divided highway except on the proper roadway provided for that purpose and in the proper direction and to the right of the intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices or police officers;(f) drive any vehicle onto or from any controlled-access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by the authority having jurisdiction over such highway;(g) use controlled-access highway right of way for parking vehicles or mobile equipment, or stacking of materials or equipment, for the purpose of servicing adjacent property; or(h) stop, stand or park vehicles on the right of way of controlled-access highways except for:(1) Stopping of disabled vehicles;(2) stopping to give aid in an emergency;(3) stopping in compliance with directions of a police officer or other emergency or safety official;(4) stopping due to illness or incapacity of driver; or(5) parking in designated parking or rest areas.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1524; L. 1981, ch. 44, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 40, § 1; April 14.
KS Stat § 8-1525 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1525 Regulation and restrictions on use of controlled-access highways and facilities; misdemeanor.

8-1525. Regulation and restrictions on use of controlled-access highways and facilities; misdemeanor. (a) The secretary of transportation, by duly adopted resolution or order, and local authorities by ordinance or resolution, may regulate or prohibit the use of any controlled-access highway or facility within their respective jurisdictions by any class or kind of traffic which is found to be incompatible with the normal and safe movement of traffic.(b) The secretary or the local authority adopting any such prohibition shall erect and maintain official traffic-control devices on the controlled-access highway or facility on which such prohibitions are applicable, and when in place no person shall disobey the restrictions stated on such devices. Violation of this subsection (b) is a misdemeanor.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1525; L. 1975, ch. 426, § 43; L. 1984, ch. 39, § 4; January 1, 1985.
KS Stat § 8-1526 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1526 Right-of-way; approaching or entering intersection.

8-1526. Right-of-way; approaching or entering intersection. (a) When two (2) vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.(b) The right-of-way rule declared in subsection (a) is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this article.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1526; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1527 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1527 Same; turning left.

8-1527. Same; turning left. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1527; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1528 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1528 Stop signs and yield signs; duties of drivers.

8-1528. Stop signs and yield signs; duties of drivers. (a) Preferential right-of-way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized in K.S.A. 8-2008, and amendments thereto.(b) Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign 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. After having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways. Such driver shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within an adjacent crosswalk.(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such sign slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and, if required for safety to stop, 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. After slowing or stopping, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time such driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways. Such driver shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians within an adjacent crosswalk. If a driver is involved in a collision with a vehicle in the intersection or junction of roadways or with a pedestrian in an adjacent crosswalk, after driving past a yield sign without stopping, such collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1528; L. 1995, ch. 188, § 5; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1529 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1529 Vehicle entering or crossing roadway.

8-1529. Vehicle entering or crossing roadway. The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than another roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway to be entered or crossed.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1529; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1530 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1530 Duty of driver upon approach of authorized emergency vehicle.

8-1530. Duty of driver upon approach of authorized emergency vehicle. (a) Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of an audible signal meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1738(d), and amendments thereto, and visual signals meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1720, and amendments thereto, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, the driver of every other vehicle shall do the following unless otherwise directed by a police officer:(1) Yield the right-of-way;(2) immediately drive to a position parallel to and as close as possible to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection; and(3) stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed.(b) The driver of a motor vehicle upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle, when the authorized emergency vehicle is making use of visual signals meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1720 or 8-1722(d), and amendments thereto, shall do either of the following:(1) If the driver of the motor vehicle is traveling on a highway that consists of at least two lanes that carry traffic in the same direction of travel as that of the driver's motor vehicle, the driver shall proceed with due caution and, if possible and with due regard to the road, weather and traffic conditions, shall change lanes into a lane that is not adjacent to that of the stationary authorized emergency vehicle; or(2) if the driver is not traveling on a highway of a type described in paragraph (1), or if the driver is traveling on a highway of that type but it is not possible to change lanes or if to do so would be unsafe, the driver shall proceed with due caution, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle and maintain a safe speed for the road, weather and traffic conditions.(c) This section shall not operate to 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.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1530; L. 2000, ch. 179, § 20; L. 2019, ch. 7, § 1; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1531 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1531 Highway construction or maintenance operations; duty of driver.

8-1531. Highway construction or maintenance operations; duty of driver. (a) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway within any road construction zone, as defined in K.S.A. 8-1458a, indicated by official traffic-control devices.(b) The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle which is obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway whenever such vehicle displays flashing lights meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1731, and amendments thereto.(c) The driver of a motor vehicle upon approaching a stationary authorized vehicle which is obviously and actually engaged in work upon a highway, when such authorized vehicle is displaying flashing lights meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1731, and amendments thereto, shall do either of the following:(1) If the driver of the motor vehicle is traveling on a highway that consists of at least two lanes that carry traffic in the same direction of travel as that of the driver's motor vehicle, the driver shall proceed with due caution and, if possible and with due regard to the road, weather and traffic conditions, shall change lanes into a lane that is not adjacent to that of the stationary authorized vehicle; or(2) if the driver is not traveling on a highway of a type described in paragraph (1), or if the driver is traveling on a highway of that type but it is not possible to change lanes or if to do so would be unsafe, the driver shall proceed with due caution, reduce the speed of the motor vehicle and maintain a safe speed for the road, weather and traffic conditions.(d) 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 subsection (c).(e) This section shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1531; L. 1994, ch. 220, § 6; L. 2006, ch. 133, § 2; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1531a (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1531a Road construction zone, failing to comply with traffic regulations in.

8-1531a. Road construction zone, failing to comply with traffic regulations in. It shall be unlawful for any person to fail, neglect or refuse to comply with restrictions or traffic regulations in a road construction zone or fail to comply with traffic orders or traffic directions by a flagman in a road construction zone.History: L. 1994, ch. 220, § 2; April 21.
KS Stat § 8-1532 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1532 Pedestrians; obedience to official traffic-control devices required.

8-1532. Pedestrians; obedience to official traffic-control devices required. (a) A pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic-control device specifically applicable to such pedestrian, unless otherwise directed by a police officer.(b) Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic and pedestrian-control signals as provided in K.S.A. 8-1508 and 8-1509.(c) At all other places, pedestrians shall be accorded the privileges and shall be subject to the restrictions stated in this chapter [*].History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1532; July 1.* Reference to "chapter" apparently should be to "article."
KS Stat § 8-1533 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1533 Same; right-of-way at crosswalks; interference with vehicular traffic; duties of drivers.

8-1533. Same; right-of-way at crosswalks; interference with vehicular traffic; duties of drivers. (a) When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger.(b) No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.(c) Subsection (a) shall not apply under the conditions stated in subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-1534.(d) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1533; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1534 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1534 Same; crossing roadway at location other than crosswalk.

8-1534. Same; crossing roadway at location other than crosswalk. (a) Every pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.(b) Any pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.(c) Between adjacent intersections at which traffic-control signals are in operation pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.(d) No pedestrian shall cross a roadway intersection diagonally unless authorized by official traffic-control devices; and, when authorized to cross diagonally, pedestrians shall cross only in accordance with the official traffic-control devices pertaining to such crossing movements.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1534; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1535 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1535 Same; drivers to exercise due care.

8-1535. Same; drivers to exercise due care. Notwithstanding other provisions of this article or the provisions of any local ordinance, every driver of a vehicle shall exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian and shall give warning by sounding the horn when necessary and shall exercise proper precaution upon observing any child or any obviously confused or incapacitated person.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1535; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1536 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1536 Same; movement in crosswalk.

8-1536. Same; movement in crosswalk. Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1536; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1537 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1537 Same; use of roadways.

8-1537. Same; use of roadways. (a) Where a sidewalk is provided and its use is practicable, it shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to walk along and upon an adjacent roadway.(b) Where a sidewalk is not available, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk only on a shoulder, as far as practicable from the edge of the roadway.(c) Where neither a sidewalk nor a shoulder is available, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk as near as practicable to an outside edge of the roadway, and, if on a two-way roadway, shall walk only on the left side of the roadway.(d) Except as otherwise provided in this article, any pedestrian upon a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1537; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1538 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1538 Soliciting rides, business or contributions; exception.

8-1538. Soliciting rides, business or contributions; exception. (a) No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.(b) No person shall stand on a highway for the purpose of soliciting employment, business or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle.(c) No person shall stand on or in proximity to a street or highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway.(d) The soliciting of contributions under subsection (b) shall not be prohibited, if such person or organization has first obtained a permit authorizing such soliciting from the local authorities in their respective jurisdictions.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1538; L. 1995, ch. 65, § 1; April 6.
KS Stat § 8-1539 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1539 Driving through safety zone prohibited.

8-1539. Driving through safety zone prohibited. No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1539; July 1.
KS Stat § 8-1540 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 8 - Automobiles And Other Vehicles|Article 15 - Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules Of The Road|8-1540 Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks.

8-1540. Pedestrians' right-of-way on sidewalks. The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian on a sidewalk.History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1540; July 1.