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2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.