APPENDIX D – STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE (2023, as amended through Ord. 3212)

 


ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS. 1

Sec. 1. Definitions. 1

ARTICLE 2. SCOPE OF ORDINANCE. 135

Sec. 2. Provisions of Ordinance Refer to Vehicles Upon the Streets and Highways; Exceptions. 135

Sec. 3. Emergency, Temporary and. 135

Sec. 4. Authority of Police. 135

ARTICLE 3. OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS  136

Sec. 5. Required Obedience to Traffic Laws. 136

Sec. 6. Obedience to Authorized Persons Directing Traffic. 136

Sec. 6.1. Road Construction Zone. 136

Sec. 7. Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles. 136

Sec. 8. Persons Working On Highways; Exceptions. 136

Sec. 9. Public Officers and Employees to Obey Ordinance; Exceptions. 136

Sec. 10. Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 136

Sec. 10.1 Funeral Processions. 137

ARTICLE 4. TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS  139

Sec. 11. Manual and specifications for traffic control 139

Sec. 12. Obedience to and Required Traffic-Control Devices  139

Sec. 13. Traffic-Control Signal Legend. 139

Sec. 13.1. Traffic Control Signal Preemption Devices. 141

Sec. 14. Pedestrian-Control Signals. 141

Sec. 15. Flashing Signals. 142

Sec. 16. Lane-Direction-Control Signals. 142

Sec. 17. Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings. 142

Sec. 18. Interference With Official Traffic-Control Devices or Railroad Signs or Signals. 143

Sec. 19. Designation of Crosswalks and Safety Zones. 143

Sec. 20. Play Streets. 143

Sec. 21. Traffic Lanes. 143

ARTICLE 5. ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS; DUTIES  144

Sec. 22. Provisions of Article Apply Throughout City. 144

Sec. 23. Accident Involving Death or Personal Injuries; Duties of Drivers, Reports; Penalties. 144

Sec. 24. Reserved for Future Use. 144

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. 144

Sec. 26. Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle or Other Property. 145

Sec. 26.1. Removal of Vehicle From Roadway After Accident. 145

Sec. 27. Reserved for Future Use. 146

Sec. 28. False Reports. 146

ARTICLE 6. SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES. 147

Sec. 29. Reckless Driving; Penalties. 147

Sec. 30. Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs; Penalties. 147

Sec. 30.1. Driving Commercial Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs; Penalties. 151

Sec. 30.2. Preliminary Breath Test. 154

Sec. 30.2.1. Reserved for Future Use. 155

Sec. 30.3. Ignition Interlock Devices; Tampering. 155

Sec. 30.4. Impounded Motor Vehicle; Disposition; When. 156

Sec. 30.5. Commercial Driver’s Licenses; Diversion Agreements Not Allowed. 156

Sec. 31. Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer. 157

ARTICLE 7. SPEED REGULATIONS. 158

Sec. 32. Speed Limitations; Basic Rule. 158

Sec. 33. Maximum speed limits. 158

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. 158

Sec. 34. Minimum Speed Regulation. 159

Sec. 35. Special Speed Limitation on Motor-Driven Cycle. 159

Sec. 36. Charging Speed Violations. 159

Sec. 37. Racing on Highways. 159

ARTICLE 8. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY; OVERTAKING AND PASSING; USE OF ROADWAY.. 160

Sec. 38. Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions. 160

Sec. 38.1. Driving in Defiles or Canyons. 160

Sec. 39. Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions. 160

Sec. 40. Overtaking a Vehicle or Bicycle on the Left. 161

Sec. 40.1 Passing a Stationary Waste Collection Vehicle. 161

Sec. 40.2 Passing a Stationary Authorized Utility or Telecommunications Vehicle. 162

Sec. 41. When Passing on the Right is Permitted. 162

Sec. 42. Limitations on Overtaking on the Left. 162

Sec. 43. Further Limitations on Driving on Left of Center of Roadway. 163

Sec. 44. No-Passing Zones. 163

Sec. 45. One-Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands. 163

Sec. 46. Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic. 164

Sec. 47. Following Too Closely. 164

Sec. 48. Driving on Divided Highways; Left and U Turns; Controlled-Access Highways. No person shall: 164

ARTICLE 9. TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING   166

Sec. 49. Turning. 166

Sec. 50. Right, Left and U Turns at Intersections: Obedience To. 166

Sec. 51. U Turns; Where Prohibited. 166

Sec. 52. Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited. 167

Sec. 53. Starting Parked Vehicle. 167

Sec. 54. Turning Movements and Required Signals. 167

Sec. 55. Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps. 167

Sec. 56. Methods of Giving Signals. 167

ARTICLE 10. RIGHT-OF-WAY.. 169

Sec. 57. Vehicles Approaching or Entering Intersection. 169

Sec. 58. Vehicle Turning Left. 169

Sec. 59. Stop Signs and Yield Signs. 169

Sec. 60. Vehicle Entering Roadway. 169

Sec. 61. Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 170

Sec. 61.1. Passing When Near Stationary Authorized Emergency Vehicle. 170

Sec. 62. Highway Construction and Maintenance. 171

ARTICLE 11. PEDESTRIANS. 172

Sec. 63. Pedestrians; Obedience to Traffic-Control Devices and Traffic Regulations. 172

Sec. 64. Pedestrians’ Right-of-Way in Crosswalks; Control Signals. 172

Sec. 64.1. School Crossing Guard; Disobeying. 172

Sec. 65. Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks; Jaywalking. 172

Sec. 66. Drivers to Exercise Due Care. 173

Sec. 67. Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks. 173

Sec. 68. Pedestrians on Highways. 173

Sec. 69. Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business. 173

Sec. 70. Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited. 173

Sec. 71. Pedestrians Right-of-Way on Sidewalks. 174

Sec.72. Pedestrians Yield to Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 174

Sec. 73. Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way. 174

Sec. 74. Pedestrian Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. 174

Sec. 75. Bridge or Railroad Signals. 174

ARTICLE 12. SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED.. 175

Sec. 76. Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train. 175

Sec. 77. All Vehicles Must Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings. 175

Sec. 78. Certain Vehicles Must Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings. 175

Sec. 79. Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing. 176

Sec. 80. Emerging from Alley or Private Driveway or Building. 176

Sec. 81. Overtaking and Passing School Bus. 176

Sec. 82. Overtaking and Passing Church Bus or Day Care Program Bus. 177

ARTICLE 13. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING   179

Sec. 83. Stopping, Standing or Parking Outside Business or Residence Districts. 179

Sec. 84. Officers Authorized to Remove Vehicles. 179

Sec. 85. Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in. 179

Sec. 86. Stopping or Parking on Roadways. 181

Sec. 87. Accessible Parking. 181

Sec. 87.1. Accessible Parking; Revoked or Suspended Devices. 183

Sec. 88. Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited. 183

Sec. 89. Stall Parking. 183

Sec. 90. Blocking Traffic; Narrow Streets; Stopping;When. 183

Sec. 91. Parking On Narrow Streets; Signs. 183

Sec. 92. Parking in Alley. 183

Sec. 93. Parking Disabled and Other Vehicles. 184

Sec. 94. Parking Adjacent to Schools; Signs. 184

Sec. 95. Stopping or Parking in Hazardous or Congested Places; Signs. 184

Sec. 96. Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places. 184

Sec. 97. Limited Time Parking Zones. 184

Sec. 98. Commercial and Delivery Vehicles: Loading and Unloading; Blocking Traffic; Removal of Vehicle; Duty of Police Department. 184

Sec. 99. Loading, Unloading or Special Zones. 185

Sec. 100. Citation on Illegally Parked Vehicles. 185

Sec. 101. Failure to Comply With Traffic Citation Attached to Parked Vehicle. 185

Sec. 102. Presumption in Reference to Illegal Parking. 185

ARTICLE 14. MISCELLANEOUS RULES. 186

Sec. 103. Using Headphones in Vehicles. 186

Sec. 104. Inattentive Driving. 186

Sec. 105. Allowing Use of Motor Vehicle in Violation of K.S.A. 8-1014. 186

Sec. 105.1. Criminal Penalties for Violation of Size and Weight Laws; Exceptions. 186

Sec. 105.2. Width of Vehicles and Loads thereon. 187

Sec. 105.3. Loads on Passenger Vehicles Extending to Either Side. 188

Sec. 105.4. Projecting Loads to the Front and Rear. 188

Sec. 106. Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage. 188

Sec. 107. Unattended Motor Vehicle; Ignition; Key and Brakes. 190

Sec. 108. Obstruction of Driver’s View or Driving Mechanism. 190

Sec. 109. Coasting. 191

Sec. 109.1. Motorized Skateboards. 191

Sec. 110. Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited. 191

Sec. 111. Crossing Fire Hose. 191

Sec. 112. Putting Glass, Etc. on Highway Prohibited. 191

Sec. 112.1. Littering from a Motor Vehicle. 191

Sec. 113. Stop When Traffic Obstructed. 192

Sec. 114. Snowmobile Operation Limited. 192

Sec. 114.1. Reserved. 192

Sec. 114.2. Unlawful Operation of a Micro Utility Truck. 192

Sec. 114.3. Unlawful Operation of Low-Speed Vehicle. 192

Sec. 114.4. Reserved. 192

Sec. 114.5. Reserved. 192

Sec. 115. Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons 14 Years of Age and Older. 192

Sec. 116. Driving Upon Sidewalk. 193

Sec. 117. Limitations on Backing. 193

Sec. 118. Driving Through or On Private Property to Avoid  193

Sec. 119. Parades and Processions. 193

Sec. 120. Driving through Procession. 193

Sec. 121. Military Forces. 194

Sec. 122. Street Barriers. 194

Sec. 123. Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors. 194

Sec. 124. Riding in House Trailer or Mobile or Manufactured Home Prohibited. 194

Sec. 125. Driving Across Lawns, Sidewalks, Yards, Crops, Etc. 194

Sec. 126. Removal of Traffic Hazards. 194

Sec. 126.1. Obstructing License Plates. 195

Sec. 126.1.1 Display of License Plate. 195

Sec. 126.2. Use of Wireless Communication Devices. 196

ARTICLE 15. OPERATION OF BICYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, AND PLAY VEHICLES  197

Sec. 127. Effect of Regulations. 197

Sec. 128. Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles. 197

Sec. 129. Riding on Bicycles; Seats; Riders Limited. 197

Sec. 130. Clinging to Vehicles. 197

Sec. 131. Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths. 197

Sec. 132. Carrying Articles. 198

Sec. 133. Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles. 198

Sec. 134. Application of Sec. 127 to Sec. 133 to Motorize Bicycles. 198

Sec. 135. Electric-Assisted Bicycles, Traffic Law Application. 198

Sec. 135.1. Electric-Assisted Scooters, Traffic Law Application. 199

Sec. 136. Use of Coasters, Roller Skates and Similar Devices Restricted. 200

ARTICLE 16. SPECIAL RULES FOR MOTORCYCLES  201

Sec. 137. Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Operating Motorcycles. 201

Sec. 138. Riding on Motorcycles. 201

Sec. 139. Operating Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic. 201

Sec. 140. Clinging to Other Vehicles. 201

Sec. 141. Motorcycle Seat and Footrests. 202

Sec. 142. Equipment for Motorcycle Operator or Rider. 202

ARTICLE 17. LIGHTS, BRAKES, HORNS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT  203

Sec. 143. Scope and Effect of Regulations. 203

Sec. 144. When Lighted Lamps Required; Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps. 203

Sec. 145. Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps. 203

Sec. 146. Head Lamps on Motor Vehicles. 204

Sec. 147. Tail Lamps. 204

Sec. 148. Reflectors. 204

Sec. 149. Stop Lamps and Turn Signals. 205

Sec. 150. Application of Succeeding Sections. 205

Sec. 151. Additional Equipment Required on Certain Vehicles. 205

Sec. 151.1. Air-conditioning Equipment. 206

Sec. 152. Color of Clearance Lamps, Identification Lamps, Side Marker Lamps, Backup Lamps and Reflectors. 207

Sec. 153. Mounting of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps and Side Marker Lamps. 207

Sec. 154. Visibility of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps, and Marker Lamps. 207

Sec. 155. Obstructed Lights Not Required. 208

Sec. 156. Lamps or Flags on Projecting Loads. 208

Sec. 157. Lamps on Parked Vehicles. 208

Sec. 158. Lamps on Other Vehicles and Equipment. 209

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. 209

Sec. 159. Spot Lamps and Auxiliary Lamps. 210

Sec. 160. Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 211

Sec. 160.1. Wreckers, Tow Trucks or Car Carriers; Operation of Emergency Lights; When. 212

Sec. 161. Signal Lamps and Signal Devices. 212

Sec. 162. Vehicular Hazard Warning Lights. 212

Sec. 162.1. Display of Vehicular Hazard Warning Signal Lamps and Warning Devices by Certain Stopped or Disabled Vehicles. 213

Sec. 163. Additional Lighting Equipment. 214

Sec. 164. Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment. 215

Sec. 165. Use of Multiple-beam Road-lighting Equipment. 215

Sec. 166. Single-beam Road-lighting Equipment Permitted on Certain Vehicles. 216

Sec. 167. Alternate Road-lighting Equipment on Certain Vehicles; Limitations on Speed. 216

Sec. 168. Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted. 216

Sec. 169. Special Restrictions on Lamps. 216

Sec. 169.1. Transportation Network Lighting Device. 217

Sec. 170. School Buses. 217

Sec. 171. Lighting Equipment and Warning Devices on Church Buses and Day Care Program Buses. 218

Sec. 172. Highway Construction and Maintenance Vehicles. 218

Sec. 173. Brakes; Performance Requirements. 218

Sec. 174. Horns and Warning Devices. 219

Sec. 175. Noise Prevention; Mufflers. 219

Sec. 175.1. Compression Release Engine Braking System. 220

Sec. 176. Mirrors. 220

Sec. 177. Windshields Must Be Unobstructed and Equipped With Wipers; Eye Protection. 220

Sec. 178. Restrictions as to Tire Equipment. 220

Sec. 178.1. Wide-Base Single Tires. 222

Sec. 179. Spilling Loads on Highways Prohibited. 222

Sec. 180. Trailers and Towed Vehicles; Drawbar Connections and Safety Hitch. 223

Sec. 181. One-Way Glass and Sun Screening Devices. 223

Sec. 182. Child Passenger Safety Restraining System. 225

Sec. 182.1. Seat Belts. 226

Sec. 182.1.2. Safety Belts and Shoulder Harnesses. 227

Sec. 182.2. Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons Under Age 14. 227

ARTICLE 18. EQUIPMENT ON MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES  228

Sec. 183. Head Lamps. 228

Sec. 184. Tail Lamps. 228

Sec. 185. Reflectors. 228

Sec. 186. Stop Lamps. 228

Sec. 187. Multiple-beam Road-lighting Equipment. 229

Sec. 188. Lighting Equipment for Motor-Driven Cycles. 229

Sec. 189. Brake Equipment Required. 229

Sec. 190. Performance Ability of Brakes. 229

Sec. 190.1. Approval of Braking Systems on Motor-driven Cycles; Suspension or Revocation of Registration; Prohibited. 230

Sec. 191. Other Equipment. 230

ARTICLE 19. DRIVER’S LICENSE AND VEHICLE TAGS  231

Sec. 192. Driver’s License. 231

Sec. 193. Driver’s License in Possession. 231

Sec. 194. Driving While License Canceled, Suspended or Revoked; Penalty. 231

Sec. 195. Driving in Violation of Restrictions. 232

Sec. 195.1. Reserved. 233

Sec. 196. Unauthorized Operator. 233

Sec. 197. Unauthorized Minors. 233

Sec. 198. Vehicle License; Illegal Tag. 233

Sec. 199. Unlawful Use of License. 234

Sec. 200. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance. 235

ARTICLE 20. PENALTIES GENERALLY.. 237

Sec. 201. Penalties. 237

Sec. 201.1. Failure to Comply with a Traffic Citation. 237

Sec. 202. Parties to a Violation. 239

Sec. 203. Offenses by Persons Owning or Controlling Vehicles. 239

Sec. 204. Fines Doubled in Road Construction and School Zones. 240

ARTICLE 21. SEVERABILITY.. 241

Sec. 205. Severability. 241