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Kansas Traffic Laws<\/h1>\n
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\r\nFollowing all Kansas traffic regulations allows you to drive wherever you want whenever you want. But state and local laws can be complex, and breaking them can swiftly end your time on the road.<\/p>\r\n

In this article, you’ll learn more about driving and traffic violations. You can also read the Kansas Driving Handbook<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\r\n

Find Kansas Driving Laws<\/h2>\r\n

The state driving and motor vehicle laws mainly appear in Chapter 8<\/a> of the Kansas Statutes Annotated (K.S.A.). The law organizes these rules into categories, such as overtaking vehicles or unique motorcycle rules.<\/p>\r\n

Some of these laws are frequently at the center of traffic cases. See popular Kansas statutes in the chart below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Drinking & Driving Violations<\/th>\r\nDriving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs<\/a> (K.S.A. Ch. 8, Article 10)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Driving Without a License \/ With a Suspended License<\/th>\r\nLicenses required<\/a> (K.S.A. 8-235)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Driving Without Insurance \/ With Insufficient Insurance<\/th>\r\nMotor vehicle liability insurance coverage required<\/a> (K.S.A. 40-3104)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Driving Without Registration \/ With Expired Registration<\/th>\r\nRegistration of vehicles operated in this state<\/a> (K.S.A. 8-127)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Illegal U-Turns<\/th>\r\nLimitations on "U" turns<\/a> (K.S.A. 8-1546)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Leaving the Scene of an Accident \/ Hit & Run<\/th>\r\nAccidents and Accident Reports<\/a> (K.S.A. Ch. 8, Article 16)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Mechanical Violations<\/th>\r\nEquipment of Vehicles<\/a> (K.S.A. Ch. 8, Article 17)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Reckless Driving<\/th>\r\nReckless driving; penalties<\/a> (K.S.A. 8-1566)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Running a Red Light \/ Stop Sign<\/th>\r\nOfficial traffic control devices; required obedience<\/a> (K.S.A. 8-1507)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
School Bus Passing<\/th>\r\nOvertaking and passing school bus<\/a> (K.S.A. 8-1556)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Seat Belt \/ Child Restraint Violations<\/th>\r\nSafety Belt Use Act<\/a> (K.S.A. Ch. 8, Article 25)
\r\nChild passenger safety<\/a> (K.S.A. 8-1344)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Speeding<\/th>\r\nMaximum speed limits<\/a> (K.S.A. 8-1558)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Traffic Violation Fines<\/th>\r\nUniform fine schedule for traffic infraction violations<\/a> (K.S.A. 8-2118)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications<\/th>\r\nEquipment of Vehicles<\/a> (K.S.A. Ch. 8, Article 17)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Quick Tips for Navigating Kansas Roads<\/h2>\r\n

Whether you’re a new driver or simply new to driving in the state of Kansas, there are a few basic rules to keep in mind, such as:<\/p>\r\n