(a)   Violation of any provision of Sections 128 to 133, inclusive, is a traffic infraction.

(b)   The parent of any child and the guardian of any ward shall not authorize or knowingly permit any such child or ward to violate any of the provisions of Sections 128 to 133, inclusive.

(c)   The provisions of Sections 128 to 133, inclusive, which are applicable to bicycles shall apply whenever a bicycle is operated upon any highway or upon any path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, subject to those exceptions stated herein.

(K.S.A. 8-1586)

Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this ordinance, except as otherwise provided in Sections 127 to 133, inclusive, of this article and except as to those provisions of this ordinance which by their nature can have no application.

(K.S.A. 8-1587)

(a)   A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto.

(b)   No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped.

(K.S.A. 8-1588)

No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle shall attach the same, himself or herself to any vehicle upon a roadway.

(K.S.A. 8-1589)

(a)   Every person operating a bicycle or a moped upon a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic at the time and place and under the conditions then existing shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, except under any of the following situations when:

(1)   Overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle proceeding in the same direction;

(2)   Preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway; or

(3)   Reasonably necessary to avoid conditions including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards or narrow width lanes that make it unsafe to continue along the right hand edge of the roadway.

(b)   Any person operating a bicycle or a moped upon a one- way highway with two or more marked traffic lanes may ride as near to the left side of the roadway as practicable.

(c)   Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.

(d)   Wherever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway.

(K.S.A. 8-1590)

No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the driver from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebars.

(K.S.A. 8-1591)

(a)   Every bicycle when in use between sunset and sunrise shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and either:

(1) A red reflector on the rear which shall be visible from all distances from 100 feet to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle;

(2) a lamp on the rear that shall emit a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear; or

(3) the operator of such bicycle shall be wearing a device that emits a red or amber light that shall be visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear.

(b)   Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.

(c)   No person shall sell a pedal for use on a bicycle, unless such pedal is equipped with a reflector which is visible from the front and rear of the bicycle to which it is attached during darkness from a distance of 200 feet, and no person shall sell a new bicycle, unless it is equipped with pedals meeting the requirements of this subsection.

(K.S.A. 8-1592)

The provisions of Sections 127 to 133, inclusive, shall be applicable to motorized bicycles, and every person operating a motorized bicycle shall be subject to the provisions thereof.

(K.S.A. 8-1592a)

(a)   Except as specifically provided, an electric-assisted bicycle or a rider of an electric-assisted bicycle shall be afforded all the rights and privileges, and be subject to all of the duties, of a bicycle or the rider of a bicycle. An electric-assisted bicycle is a vehicle to the same extent as a bicycle.

(b)   An electric-assisted bicycle or a person riding an electric assisted bicycle shall not be required to maintain: (1) Vehicle liability insurance coverage; (2) a driver’s license; (3) registration in accordance with article 1 of chapter 8 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto; (4) a certificate of title; or (5) a license plate. An electric assisted bicycle shall not be considered a motor vehicle.

(c)   On and after January 1, 2023, manufacturers and distributors of electric-assisted bicycles shall apply a label that is permanently affixed, in a prominent location, to each electric-assisted bicycle. The label shall contain the classification number, top assisted speed and motor wattage of the electric-assisted bicycle and shall be printed in Arial font in at least nine-point type.

(d)   A person shall not tamper with or modify an electric-assisted bicycle in a manner that changes the motor-powered speed capability or engagement of an electric-assisted bicycle, unless the label indicating the classification required in subsection (c) is replaced after modification.

(e)   An electric-assisted bicycle shall comply with the equipment and manufacturing requirements adopted by the United States consumer product safety commission, 16 C.F.R. part 1512.

(f)   (1)    An electric-assisted bicycle may be ridden in places where bicycles are allowed, including, but not limited to, streets, highways, roadways, bicycle lanes, bicycle or multi-use paths, trails or trail networks.

(2)   Subsection (f) (1) shall not apply to a trail that is specifically designated as nonmotorized and that has a natural surface tread that is made by clearing and grading

(g)   No person under 16 years of age may operate a class 3 electric-assisted bicycle. A person under 16 years of age may ride as a passenger on a class 3 electric-assisted bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.

(K.S.A. 8-1592b)

{Editor’s Note: This section mirrors state law, but under K.S.A. 8-1592b(f)(2) a city may adopt an ordinance further restricting and governing the operation of electric-assisted bicycles on streets, highways, roadways, sidewalks, sidewalk areas, bicycle or multi-use paths, or trail or trail networks.}

(a)   It shall be unlawful for any person to operate an electric- assisted scooter on any interstate highway, federal highway or state highway.

(b)   Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a), traffic regulations applicable to bicycles, Sections 127 to 133, inclusive, shall be applicable to electric-assisted scooters.

(c)   The governing body of a city or county may adopt an ordinance or resolution that further restricts or prohibits the operation of electric-assisted scooters on any public highway, street or sidewalk within such city or county.

(d)   Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), the provisions of subsection (a) shall not prohibit an electric- assisted scooter from crossing a federal or state highway. (K.S.A. 8-15,113).

No person upon roller skates, or riding in or by means of any coaster, toy vehicle, or similar device, shall go upon any roadway except while crossing a street at a crosswalk and except upon streets set aside as play streets.

Ref.: Sec. 20. Play Streets.