APPENDIX D – STANDARD TRAFFIC ORDINANCE (2025, as amended by Ord. 3234)

 


ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS. 1

Sec. 1. Definitions. 1

Sec. 40.3 Passing a Stationary Vehicle Displaying Hazard or Caution Signals. 42

Sec. 201.1. Failure to Comply with a Traffic Citation. 117

ARTICLE 2. SCOPE OF ORDINANCE. 138

Sec. 2. Provisions of Ordinance Refer to Vehicles Upon the Streets and Highways; Exceptions. 138

Sec. 3. Emergency, Temporary and. 138

Sec. 4. Authority of Police. 138

ARTICLE 3. OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS  139

Sec. 5. Required Obedience to Traffic Laws. 139

Sec. 6. Obedience to Authorized Persons Directing Traffic. 139

Sec. 6.1. Road Construction Zone. 139

Sec. 7. Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles. 139

Sec. 8. Persons Working On Highways; Exceptions. 139

Sec. 9. Public Officers and Employees to Obey Ordinance; Exceptions. 139

Sec. 10. Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 139

Sec. 10.1 Funeral Processions. 140

ARTICLE 4. TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS  142

Sec. 11. Manual and specifications for traffic control 142

Sec. 12. Obedience to and Required Traffic-Control Devices  142

Sec. 13. Traffic-Control Signal Legend. 142

Sec. 13.1. Traffic Control Signal Preemption Devices. 144

Sec. 14. Pedestrian-Control Signals. 144

Sec. 15. Flashing Signals. 145

Sec. 16. Lane-Direction-Control Signals. 145

Sec. 17. Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings. 145

Sec. 18. Interference With Official Traffic-Control Devices or Railroad Signs or Signals. 146

Sec. 19. Designation of Crosswalks and Safety Zones. 146

Sec. 20. Play Streets. 146

Sec. 21. Traffic Lanes. 146

ARTICLE 5. ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS; DUTIES  147

Sec. 22. Provisions of Article Apply Throughout City. 147

Sec. 23. Accident Involving Death or Personal Injuries; Duties of Drivers, Reports; Penalties. 147

Sec. 24. Reserved for Future Use. 147

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. 147

Sec. 26. Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle or Other Property. 148

Sec. 26.1. Removal of Vehicle From Roadway After Accident. 148

Sec. 27. Reserved for Future Use. 149

Sec. 28. False Reports. 149

ARTICLE 6. SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES. 150

Sec. 29. Reckless Driving; Penalties. 150

Sec. 30. Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs; Penalties. 150

Sec. 30.1. Driving Commercial Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs; Penalties. 154

Sec. 30.2. Preliminary Breath Test. 157

Sec. 30.2.1. Reserved for Future Use. 158

Sec. 30.3. Ignition Interlock Devices; Tampering. 158

Sec. 30.4. Impounded Motor Vehicle; Disposition; When. 159

Sec. 30.5. Commercial Driver’s Licenses; Diversion Agreements Not Allowed. 159

Sec. 31. Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer. 160

ARTICLE 7. SPEED REGULATIONS. 161

Sec. 32. Speed Limitations; Basic Rule. 161

Sec. 33. Maximum speed limits. 161

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. 161

Sec. 34. Minimum Speed Regulation. 162

Sec. 35. Special Speed Limitation on Motor-Driven Cycle. 162

Sec. 36. Charging Speed Violations. 162

Sec. 37. Racing on Highways. 162

ARTICLE 8. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY; OVERTAKING AND PASSING; USE OF ROADWAY.. 163

Sec. 38. Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions. 163

Sec. 38.1. Driving in Defiles or Canyons. 163

Sec. 39. Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions. 163

Sec. 40. Overtaking a Vehicle or Bicycle on the Left. 164

Sec. 40.1 Passing a Stationary Waste Collection Vehicle. 164

Sec. 40.2 Passing a Stationary Authorized Utility or Telecommunications Vehicle. 165

Sec. 41. When Passing on the Right is Permitted. 165

Sec. 42. Limitations on Overtaking on the Left. 165

Sec. 43. Further Limitations on Driving on Left of Center of Roadway. 166

Sec. 44. No-Passing Zones. 166

Sec. 45. One-Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands. 166

Sec. 46. Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic. 167

Sec. 47. Following Too Closely. 167

Sec. 48. Driving on Divided Highways; Left and U Turns; Controlled-Access Highways. No person shall: 167

ARTICLE 9. TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING   169

Sec. 49. Turning. 169

Sec. 50. Right, Left and U Turns at Intersections: Obedience To. 169

Sec. 51. U Turns; Where Prohibited. 169

Sec. 52. Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited. 170

Sec. 53. Starting Parked Vehicle. 170

Sec. 54. Turning Movements and Required Signals. 170

Sec. 55. Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps. 170

Sec. 56. Methods of Giving Signals. 170

ARTICLE 10. RIGHT-OF-WAY.. 172

Sec. 57. Vehicles Approaching or Entering Intersection. 172

Sec. 58. Vehicle Turning Left. 172

Sec. 59. Stop Signs and Yield Signs. 172

Sec. 60. Vehicle Entering Roadway. 172

Sec. 61. Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 173

Sec. 61.1. Passing When Near Stationary Authorized Emergency Vehicle. 173

Sec. 62. Highway Construction and Maintenance. 174

ARTICLE 11. PEDESTRIANS. 175

Sec. 63. Pedestrians; Obedience to Traffic-Control Devices and Traffic Regulations. 175

Sec. 64. Pedestrians’ Right-of-Way in Crosswalks; Control Signals. 175

Sec. 64.1. School Crossing Guard; Disobeying. 175

Sec. 65. Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks; Jaywalking. 175

Sec. 66. Drivers to Exercise Due Care. 176

Sec. 67. Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks. 176

Sec. 68. Pedestrians on Highways. 176

Sec. 69. Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business. 176

Sec. 70. Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited. 176

Sec. 71. Pedestrians Right-of-Way on Sidewalks. 177

Sec.72. Pedestrians Yield to Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 177

Sec. 73. Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way. 177

Sec. 74. Pedestrian Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. 177

Sec. 75. Bridge or Railroad Signals. 177

ARTICLE 12. SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED.. 178

Sec. 76. Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train. 178

Sec. 77. All Vehicles Must Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings. 178

Sec. 78. Certain Vehicles Must Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings. 178

Sec. 79. Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing. 179

Sec. 80. Emerging from Alley or Private Driveway or Building. 179

Sec. 81. Overtaking and Passing School Bus. 179

Sec. 82. Overtaking and Passing Church Bus or Day Care Program Bus. 180

ARTICLE 13. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING   182

Sec. 83. Stopping, Standing or Parking Outside Business or Residence Districts. 182

Sec. 84. Officers Authorized to Remove Vehicles. 182

Sec. 85. Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in. 182

Sec. 86. Stopping or Parking on Roadways. 184

Sec. 87. Accessible Parking. 184

Sec. 87.1. Accessible Parking; Revoked or Suspended Devices. 186

Sec. 88. Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited. 186

Sec. 89. Stall Parking. 186

Sec. 90. Blocking Traffic; Narrow Streets; Stopping;When. 186

Sec. 91. Parking On Narrow Streets; Signs. 186

Sec. 92. Parking in Alley. 186

Sec. 93. Parking Disabled and Other Vehicles. 187

Sec. 94. Parking Adjacent to Schools; Signs. 187

Sec. 95. Stopping or Parking in Hazardous or Congested Places; Signs. 187

Sec. 96. Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places. 187

Sec. 97. Limited Time Parking Zones. 187

Sec. 98. Commercial and Delivery Vehicles: Loading and Unloading; Blocking Traffic; Removal of Vehicle; Duty of Police Department. 187

Sec. 99. Loading, Unloading or Special Zones. 188

Sec. 100. Citation on Illegally Parked Vehicles. 188

Sec. 101. Failure to Comply With Traffic Citation Attached to Parked Vehicle. 188

Sec. 102. Presumption in Reference to Illegal Parking. 188

ARTICLE 14. MISCELLANEOUS RULES. 189

Sec. 103. Using Headphones in Vehicles. 189

Sec. 104. Inattentive Driving. 189

Sec. 105. Allowing Use of Motor Vehicle in Violation of K.S.A. 8-1014. 189

Sec. 105.1. Criminal Penalties for Violation of Size and Weight Laws; Exceptions. 189

Sec. 105.2. Width of Vehicles and Loads thereon. 190

Sec. 105.3. Loads on Passenger Vehicles Extending to Either Side. 191

Sec. 105.4. Projecting Loads to the Front and Rear. 191

Sec. 106. Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage. 191

Sec. 107. Unattended Motor Vehicle; Ignition; Key and Brakes. 193

Sec. 108. Obstruction of Driver’s View or Driving Mechanism. 193

Sec. 109. Coasting. 194

Sec. 109.1. Motorized Skateboards. 194

Sec. 110. Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited. 194

Sec. 111. Crossing Fire Hose. 194

Sec. 112. Putting Glass, Etc. on Highway Prohibited. 194

Sec. 112.1. Littering from a Motor Vehicle. 194

Sec. 113. Stop When Traffic Obstructed. 195

Sec. 114. Snowmobile Operation Limited. 195

Sec. 114.1. Reserved. 195

Sec. 114.2. Unlawful Operation of a Micro Utility Truck. 195

Sec. 114.3. Unlawful Operation of Low-Speed Vehicle. 195

Sec. 114.4. Reserved. 195

Sec. 114.5. Reserved. 195

Sec. 115. Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons 14 Years of Age and Older. 195

Sec. 116. Driving Upon Sidewalk. 196

Sec. 117. Limitations on Backing. 196

Sec. 118. Driving Through or On Private Property to Avoid  196

Sec. 119. Parades and Processions. 196

Sec. 120. Driving through Procession. 196

Sec. 121. Military Forces. 197

Sec. 122. Street Barriers. 197

Sec. 123. Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors. 197

Sec. 124. Riding in House Trailer or Mobile or Manufactured Home Prohibited. 197

Sec. 125. Driving Across Lawns, Sidewalks, Yards, Crops, Etc. 197

Sec. 126. Removal of Traffic Hazards. 197

Sec. 126.1. Obstructing License Plates. 198

Sec. 126.1.1 Display of License Plate. 198

Sec. 126.2. Use of Wireless Communication Devices. 199

ARTICLE 15. OPERATION OF BICYCLES, MOTORIZED BICYCLES, AND PLAY VEHICLES  200

Sec. 127. Effect of Regulations. 200

Sec. 128. Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles. 200

Sec. 129. Riding on Bicycles; Seats; Riders Limited. 200

Sec. 130. Clinging to Vehicles. 200

Sec. 131. Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths. 200

Sec. 132. Carrying Articles. 201

Sec. 133. Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles. 201

Sec. 134. Application of Sec. 127 to Sec. 133 to Motorize Bicycles. 201

Sec. 135. Electric-Assisted Bicycles, Traffic Law Application. 201

Sec. 135.1. Electric-Assisted Scooters, Traffic Law Application. 202

Sec. 136. Use of Coasters, Roller Skates and Similar Devices Restricted. 203

ARTICLE 16. SPECIAL RULES FOR MOTORCYCLES  204

Sec. 137. Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Operating Motorcycles. 204

Sec. 138. Riding on Motorcycles. 204

Sec. 139. Operating Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic. 204

Sec. 140. Clinging to Other Vehicles. 204

Sec. 141. Motorcycle Seat and Footrests. 205

Sec. 142. Equipment for Motorcycle Operator or Rider. 205

ARTICLE 17. LIGHTS, BRAKES, HORNS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT  206

Sec. 143. Scope and Effect of Regulations. 206

Sec. 144. When Lighted Lamps Required; Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps. 206

Sec. 145. Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps. 206

Sec. 146. Head Lamps on Motor Vehicles. 207

Sec. 147. Tail Lamps. 207

Sec. 148. Reflectors. 207

Sec. 149. Stop Lamps and Turn Signals. 208

Sec. 150. Application of Succeeding Sections. 208

Sec. 151. Additional Equipment Required on Certain Vehicles. 208

Sec. 151.1. Air-conditioning Equipment. 209

Sec. 152. Color of Clearance Lamps, Identification Lamps, Side Marker Lamps, Backup Lamps and Reflectors. 210

Sec. 153. Mounting of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps and Side Marker Lamps. 210

Sec. 154. Visibility of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps, and Marker Lamps. 210

Sec. 155. Obstructed Lights Not Required. 211

Sec. 156. Lamps or Flags on Projecting Loads. 211

Sec. 157. Lamps on Parked Vehicles. 211

Sec. 158. Lamps on Other Vehicles and Equipment. 212

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. 212

Sec. 159. Spot Lamps and Auxiliary Lamps. 213

Sec. 160. Authorized Emergency Vehicles. 214

Sec. 160.1. Wreckers, Tow Trucks or Car Carriers; Operation of Emergency Lights; When. 215

Sec. 161. Signal Lamps and Signal Devices. 215

Sec. 162. Vehicular Hazard Warning Lights. 215

Sec. 162.1. Display of Vehicular Hazard Warning Signal Lamps and Warning Devices by Certain Stopped or Disabled Vehicles. 216

Sec. 163. Additional Lighting Equipment. 217

Sec. 164. Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment. 218

Sec. 165. Use of Multiple-beam Road-lighting Equipment. 218

Sec. 166. Single-beam Road-lighting Equipment Permitted on Certain Vehicles. 219

Sec. 167. Alternate Road-lighting Equipment on Certain Vehicles; Limitations on Speed. 219

Sec. 168. Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted. 219

Sec. 169. Special Restrictions on Lamps. 219

Sec. 169.1. Transportation Network Lighting Device. 220

Sec. 170. School Buses. 220

Sec. 171. Lighting Equipment and Warning Devices on Church Buses and Day Care Program Buses. 221

Sec. 172. Highway Construction and Maintenance Vehicles. 221

Sec. 173. Brakes; Performance Requirements. 221

Sec. 174. Horns and Warning Devices. 222

Sec. 175. Noise Prevention; Mufflers. 222

Sec. 175.1. Compression Release Engine Braking System. 223

Sec. 176. Mirrors. 223

Sec. 177. Windshields Must Be Unobstructed and Equipped With Wipers; Eye Protection. 223

Sec. 178. Restrictions as to Tire Equipment. 223

Sec. 178.1. Wide-Base Single Tires. 225

Sec. 179. Spilling Loads on Highways Prohibited. 225

Sec. 180. Trailers and Towed Vehicles; Drawbar Connections and Safety Hitch. 226

Sec. 181. One-Way Glass and Sun Screening Devices. 226

Sec. 182. Child Passenger Safety Restraining System. 228

Sec. 182.1. Seat Belts. 229

Sec. 182.1.2. Safety Belts and Shoulder Harnesses. 230

Sec. 182.2. Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons Under Age 14. 230

ARTICLE 18. EQUIPMENT ON MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES  231

Sec. 183. Head Lamps. 231

Sec. 184. Tail Lamps. 231

Sec. 185. Reflectors. 231

Sec. 186. Stop Lamps. 231

Sec. 187. Multiple-beam Road-lighting Equipment. 232

Sec. 188. Lighting Equipment for Motor-Driven Cycles. 232

Sec. 189. Brake Equipment Required. 232

Sec. 190. Performance Ability of Brakes. 232

Sec. 190.1. Approval of Braking Systems on Motor-driven Cycles; Suspension or Revocation of Registration; Prohibited. 233

Sec. 191. Other Equipment. 233

ARTICLE 19. DRIVER’S LICENSE AND VEHICLE TAGS  234

Sec. 192. Driver’s License. 234

Sec. 193. Driver’s License in Possession. 234

Sec. 194. Driving While License Canceled, Suspended or Revoked; Penalty. 234

Sec. 195. Driving in Violation of Restrictions. 235

Sec. 195.1. Reserved. 236

Sec. 196. Unauthorized Operator. 236

Sec. 197. Unauthorized Minors. 236

Sec. 198. Vehicle License; Illegal Tag. 236

Sec. 199. Unlawful Use of License. 237

Sec. 200. Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance. 238

ARTICLE 20. PENALTIES GENERALLY.. 240

Sec. 201. Penalties. 240

Sec. 201.1. Failure to Comply with a Traffic Citation. 240

Sec. 202. Parties to a Violation. 242

Sec. 203. Offenses by Persons Owning or Controlling Vehicles. 242

Sec. 204. Fines Doubled in Road Construction and School Zones. 243

ARTICLE 21. SEVERABILITY.. 244

Sec. 205. Severability. 244