APPENDIX D – STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE (2024, as amended by Ord. 3222)

 


ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS. 1

Sec. 1. Definitions. 1

Sec. 201.2. Failure to Comply with a Traffic Citation. 119

ARTICLE 2. SCOPE OF ORDINANCE. 140

Sec. 2. Provisions of Ordinance Refer to Vehicles Upon the Streets and Highways; Exceptions. 140

Sec. 3. Emergency, Temporary and. 140

Sec. 4. Authority of Police. 140

ARTICLE 3. OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS  141

Sec. 5. Required Obedience to Traffic Laws. 141

Sec. 6. Obedience to Authorized Persons Directing Traffic. 141

Sec. 6.1. Road Construction Zone. 141

Sec. 7. Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles. 141

Sec. 8. Persons Working On Highways; Exceptions. 141

Sec. 9. Public Officers and Employees to Obey Ordinance; Exceptions. 141

Sec. 10. Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 141

Sec. 10.1 Funeral Processions. 142

ARTICLE 4. TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS  144

Sec. 11. Manual and specifications for traffic control 144

Sec. 12. Obedience to and Required Traffic-Control Devices  144

Sec. 13. Traffic-Control Signal Legend. 144

Sec. 13.1. Traffic Control Signal Preemption Devices. 146

Sec. 14. Pedestrian-Control Signals. 146

Sec. 15. Flashing Signals. 147

Sec. 16. Lane-Direction-Control Signals. 147

Sec. 17. Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings. 147

Sec. 18. Interference With Official Traffic-Control Devices or Railroad Signs or Signals. 148

Sec. 19. Designation of Crosswalks and Safety Zones. 148

Sec. 20. Play Streets. 148

Sec. 21. Traffic Lanes. 148

ARTICLE 5. ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS; DUTIES  149

Sec. 22. Provisions of Article Apply Throughout City. 149

Sec. 23. Accident Involving Death or Personal Injuries; Duties of Drivers, Reports; Penalties. 149

Sec. 24. Reserved for Future Use. 149

Sec. 25. Duty of Driver to Give Certain Information after Accident; Failure to Provide Proof of Liability Insurance or Financial Security; Duty to Render Aid after Accident; Proof of Liability Insurance or Financial Security by Electronic Means, Restrictions. 149

Sec. 26. Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle or Other Property. 150

Sec. 26.1. Removal of Vehicle From Roadway After Accident. 150

Sec. 27. Reserved for Future Use. 151

Sec. 28. False Reports. 151

ARTICLE 6. SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES. 152

Sec. 29. Reckless Driving; Penalties. 152

Sec. 30. Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs; Penalties. 152

Sec. 30.1. Driving Commercial Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs; Penalties. 156

Sec. 30.2. Preliminary Breath Test. 159

Sec. 30.2.1. Reserved for Future Use. 160

Sec. 30.3. Ignition Interlock Devices; Tampering. 160

Sec. 30.4. Impounded Motor Vehicle; Disposition; When. 161

Sec. 30.5. Commercial Driver’s Licenses; Diversion Agreements Not Allowed. 161

Sec. 31. Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer. 162

ARTICLE 7. SPEED REGULATIONS. 163

Sec. 32. Speed Limitations; Basic Rule. 163

Sec. 33. Maximum speed limits. 163

Sec. 33.1. Special Speed Limitations Applicable to Certain Vehicles and Portions of Highways; Powers of Secretary and Local Authorities; Violations, Evidence of Safe Speed. 163

Sec. 34. Minimum Speed Regulation. 164

Sec. 35. Special Speed Limitation on Motor-Driven Cycle. 164

Sec. 36. Charging Speed Violations. 164

Sec. 37. Racing on Highways. 164

ARTICLE 8. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY; OVERTAKING AND PASSING; USE OF ROADWAY.. 165

Sec. 38. Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions. 165

Sec. 38.1. Driving in Defiles or Canyons. 165

Sec. 39. Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions. 165

Sec. 40. Overtaking a Vehicle or Bicycle on the Left. 166

Sec. 40.1 Passing a Stationary Waste Collection Vehicle. 166

Sec. 40.2 Passing a Stationary Authorized Utility or Telecommunications Vehicle. 167

Sec. 41. When Passing on the Right is Permitted. 167

Sec. 42. Limitations on Overtaking on the Left. 167

Sec. 43. Further Limitations on Driving on Left of Center of Roadway. 168

Sec. 44. No-Passing Zones. 168

Sec. 45. One-Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands. 168

Sec. 46. Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic. 169

Sec. 47. Following Too Closely. 169

Sec. 48. Driving on Divided Highways; Left and U Turns; Controlled-Access Highways. No person shall: 169

ARTICLE 9. TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING   171

Sec. 49. Turning. 171

Sec. 50. Right, Left and U Turns at Intersections: Obedience To. 171

Sec. 51. U Turns; Where Prohibited. 171

Sec. 52. Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited. 172

Sec. 53. Starting Parked Vehicle. 172

Sec. 54. Turning Movements and Required Signals. 172

Sec. 55. Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps. 172

Sec. 56. Methods of Giving Signals. 172

ARTICLE 10. RIGHT-OF-WAY.. 174

Sec. 57. Vehicles Approaching or Entering Intersection. 174

Sec. 58. Vehicle Turning Left. 174

Sec. 59. Stop Signs and Yield Signs. 174

Sec. 60. Vehicle Entering Roadway. 174

Sec. 61. Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 175

Sec. 61.1. Passing When Near Stationary Authorized Emergency Vehicle. 175

Sec. 62. Highway Construction and Maintenance. 176

ARTICLE 11. PEDESTRIANS. 177

Sec. 63. Pedestrians; Obedience to Traffic-Control Devices and Traffic Regulations. 177

Sec. 64. Pedestrians’ Right-of-Way in Crosswalks; Control Signals. 177

Sec. 64.1. School Crossing Guard; Disobeying. 177

Sec. 65. Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks; Jaywalking. 177

Sec. 66. Drivers to Exercise Due Care. 178

Sec. 67. Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks. 178

Sec. 68. Pedestrians on Highways. 178

Sec. 69. Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business. 178

Sec. 70. Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited. 178

Sec. 71. Pedestrians Right-of-Way on Sidewalks. 179

Sec.72. Pedestrians Yield to Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 179

Sec. 73. Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way. 179

Sec. 74. Pedestrian Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. 179

Sec. 75. Bridge or Railroad Signals. 179

ARTICLE 12. SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED.. 180

Sec. 76. Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train. 180

Sec. 77. All Vehicles Must Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings. 180

Sec. 78. Certain Vehicles Must Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings. 180

Sec. 79. Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing. 181

Sec. 80. Emerging from Alley or Private Driveway or Building. 181

Sec. 81. Overtaking and Passing School Bus. 181

Sec. 82. Overtaking and Passing Church Bus or Day Care Program Bus. 182

ARTICLE 13. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING   184

Sec. 83. Stopping, Standing or Parking Outside Business or Residence Districts. 184

Sec. 84. Officers Authorized to Remove Vehicles. 184

Sec. 85. Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in. 184

Sec. 86. Stopping or Parking on Roadways. 186

Sec. 87. Accessible Parking. 186

Sec. 87.1. Accessible Parking; Revoked or Suspended Devices. 188

Sec. 88. Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited. 188

Sec. 89. Stall Parking. 188

Sec. 90. Blocking Traffic; Narrow Streets; Stopping;When. 188

Sec. 91. Parking On Narrow Streets; Signs. 188

Sec. 92. Parking in Alley. 188

Sec. 93. Parking Disabled and Other Vehicles. 189

Sec. 94. Parking Adjacent to Schools; Signs. 189

Sec. 95. Stopping or Parking in Hazardous or Congested Places; Signs. 189

Sec. 96. Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places. 189

Sec. 97. Limited Time Parking Zones. 189

Sec. 98. Commercial and Delivery Vehicles: Loading and Unloading; Blocking Traffic; Removal of Vehicle; Duty of Police Department. 189

Sec. 99. Loading, Unloading or Special Zones. 190

Sec. 100. Citation on Illegally Parked Vehicles. 190

Sec. 101. Failure to Comply With Traffic Citation Attached to Parked Vehicle. 190

Sec. 102. Presumption in Reference to Illegal Parking. 190

ARTICLE 14. MISCELLANEOUS RULES. 191

Sec. 103. Using Headphones in Vehicles. 191

Sec. 104. Inattentive Driving. 191

Sec. 105. Allowing Use of Motor Vehicle in Violation of K.S.A. 8-1014. 191

Sec. 105.1. Criminal Penalties for Violation of Size and Weight Laws; Exceptions. 191

Sec. 105.2. Width of Vehicles and Loads thereon. 192

Sec. 105.3. Loads on Passenger Vehicles Extending to Either Side. 193

Sec. 105.4. Projecting Loads to the Front and Rear. 193

Sec. 106. Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage. 193

Sec. 107. Unattended Motor Vehicle; Ignition; Key and Brakes. 195

Sec. 108. Obstruction of Driver’s View or Driving Mechanism. 195

Sec. 109. Coasting. 196

Sec. 109.1. Motorized Skateboards. 196

Sec. 110. Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited. 196

Sec. 111. Crossing Fire Hose. 196

Sec. 112. Putting Glass, Etc. on Highway Prohibited. 196

Sec. 112.1. Littering from a Motor Vehicle. 196

Sec. 113. Stop When Traffic Obstructed. 197

Sec. 114. Snowmobile Operation Limited. 197

Sec. 114.1. Reserved. 197

Sec. 114.2. Unlawful Operation of a Micro Utility Truck. 197

Sec. 114.3. Unlawful Operation of Low-Speed Vehicle. 197

Sec. 114.4. Reserved. 197

Sec. 114.5. Reserved. 197

Sec. 115. Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons 14 Years of Age and Older. 197

Sec. 116. Driving Upon Sidewalk. 198

Sec. 117. Limitations on Backing. 198

Sec. 118. Driving Through or On Private Property to Avoid  198

Sec. 119. Parades and Processions. 198

Sec. 120. Driving through Procession. 198

Sec. 121. Military Forces. 199

Sec. 122. Street Barriers. 199

Sec. 123. Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors. 199

Sec. 124. Riding in House Trailer or Mobile or Manufactured Home Prohibited. 199

Sec. 125. Driving Across Lawns, Sidewalks, Yards, Crops, Etc. 199

Sec. 126. Removal of Traffic Hazards. 199

Sec. 126.1. Obstructing License Plates. 200

Sec. 126.1.1 Display of License Plate. 200

Sec. 126.2. Use of Wireless Communication Devices. 201

ARTICLE 15. OPERATION OF BICYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, AND PLAY VEHICLES  202

Sec. 127. Effect of Regulations. 202

Sec. 128. Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles. 202

Sec. 129. Riding on Bicycles; Seats; Riders Limited. 202

Sec. 130. Clinging to Vehicles. 202

Sec. 131. Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths. 202

Sec. 132. Carrying Articles. 203

Sec. 133. Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles. 203

Sec. 134. Application of Sec. 127 to Sec. 133 to Motorize Bicycles. 203

Sec. 135. Electric-Assisted Bicycles, Traffic Law Application. 203

Sec. 135.1. Electric-Assisted Scooters, Traffic Law Application. 204

Sec. 136. Use of Coasters, Roller Skates and Similar Devices Restricted. 205

ARTICLE 16. SPECIAL RULES FOR MOTORCYCLES  206

Sec. 137. Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Operating Motorcycles. 206

Sec. 138. Riding on Motorcycles. 206

Sec. 139. Operating Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic. 206

Sec. 140. Clinging to Other Vehicles. 206

Sec. 141. Motorcycle Seat and Footrests. 207

Sec. 142. Equipment for Motorcycle Operator or Rider. 207

ARTICLE 17. LIGHTS, BRAKES, HORNS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT  208

Sec. 143. Scope and Effect of Regulations. 208

Sec. 144. When Lighted Lamps Required; Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps. 208

Sec. 145. Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps. 208

Sec. 146. Head Lamps on Motor Vehicles. 209

Sec. 147. Tail Lamps. 209

Sec. 148. Reflectors. 209

Sec. 149. Stop Lamps and Turn Signals. 210

Sec. 150. Application of Succeeding Sections. 210

Sec. 151. Additional Equipment Required on Certain Vehicles. 210

Sec. 151.1. Air-conditioning Equipment. 211

Sec. 152. Color of Clearance Lamps, Identification Lamps, Side Marker Lamps, Backup Lamps and Reflectors. 212

Sec. 153. Mounting of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps and Side Marker Lamps. 212

Sec. 154. Visibility of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps, and Marker Lamps. 212

Sec. 155. Obstructed Lights Not Required. 213

Sec. 156. Lamps or Flags on Projecting Loads. 213

Sec. 157. Lamps on Parked Vehicles. 213

Sec. 158. Lamps on Other Vehicles and Equipment. 214

Sec. 158.1 Lights, Lamps and Reflectors on Farm Tractors; Slow-moving Vehicle and Slow-moving Vehicle Emblem Defined; Requirements for Slow-moving Vehicles; Unlawful Acts; Exception. 214

Sec. 159. Spot Lamps and Auxiliary Lamps. 215

Sec. 160. Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 216

Sec. 160.1. Wreckers, Tow Trucks or Car Carriers; Operation of Emergency Lights; When. 217

Sec. 161. Signal Lamps and Signal Devices. 217

Sec. 162. Vehicular Hazard Warning Lights. 217

Sec. 162.1. Display of Vehicular Hazard Warning Signal Lamps and Warning Devices by Certain Stopped or Disabled Vehicles. 218

Sec. 163. Additional Lighting Equipment. 219

Sec. 164. Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment. 220

Sec. 165. Use of Multiple-beam Road-lighting Equipment. 220

Sec. 166. Single-beam Road-lighting Equipment Permitted on Certain Vehicles. 221

Sec. 167. Alternate Road-lighting Equipment on Certain Vehicles; Limitations on Speed. 221

Sec. 168. Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted. 221

Sec. 169. Special Restrictions on Lamps. 221

Sec. 169.1. Transportation Network Lighting Device. 222

Sec. 170. School Buses. 222

Sec. 171. Lighting Equipment and Warning Devices on Church Buses and Day Care Program Buses. 223

Sec. 172. Highway Construction and Maintenance Vehicles. 223

Sec. 173. Brakes; Performance Requirements. 223

Sec. 174. Horns and Warning Devices. 224

Sec. 175. Noise Prevention; Mufflers. 224

Sec. 175.1. Compression Release Engine Braking System. 225

Sec. 176. Mirrors. 225

Sec. 177. Windshields Must Be Unobstructed and Equipped With Wipers; Eye Protection. 225

Sec. 178. Restrictions as to Tire Equipment. 225

Sec. 178.1. Wide-Base Single Tires. 227

Sec. 179. Spilling Loads on Highways Prohibited. 227

Sec. 180. Trailers and Towed Vehicles; Drawbar Connections and Safety Hitch. 228

Sec. 181. One-Way Glass and Sun Screening Devices. 228

Sec. 182. Child Passenger Safety Restraining System. 230

Sec. 182.1. Seat Belts. 231

Sec. 182.1.2. Safety Belts and Shoulder Harnesses. 232

Sec. 182.2. Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons Under Age 14. 232

ARTICLE 18. EQUIPMENT ON MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES  233

Sec. 183. Head Lamps. 233

Sec. 184. Tail Lamps. 233

Sec. 185. Reflectors. 233

Sec. 186. Stop Lamps. 233

Sec. 187. Multiple-beam Road-lighting Equipment. 234

Sec. 188. Lighting Equipment for Motor-Driven Cycles. 234

Sec. 189. Brake Equipment Required. 234

Sec. 190. Performance Ability of Brakes. 234

Sec. 190.1. Approval of Braking Systems on Motor-driven Cycles; Suspension or Revocation of Registration; Prohibited. 235

Sec. 191. Other Equipment. 235

ARTICLE 19. DRIVER’S LICENSE AND VEHICLE TAGS  236

Sec. 192. Driver’s License. 236

Sec. 193. Driver’s License in Possession. 236

Sec. 194. Driving While License Canceled, Suspended or Revoked; Penalty. 236

Sec. 195. Driving in Violation of Restrictions. 237

Sec. 195.1. Reserved. 238

Sec. 196. Unauthorized Operator. 238

Sec. 197. Unauthorized Minors. 238

Sec. 198. Vehicle License; Illegal Tag. 238

Sec. 199. Unlawful Use of License. 239

Sec. 200. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance. 240

ARTICLE 20. PENALTIES GENERALLY.. 242

Sec. 201. Penalties. 242

Sec. 201.1. Failure to Comply with a Traffic Citation. 242

Sec. 202. Parties to a Violation. 244

Sec. 203. Offenses by Persons Owning or Controlling Vehicles. 244

Sec. 204. Fines Doubled in Road Construction and School Zones. 245

ARTICLE 21. SEVERABILITY.. 246

Sec. 205. Severability. 246