Vehicle Code

The Kansas vehicle code is the body of state statutes that oversee and maintain order for everything related to driving in Kansas.

By reading the code you can learn just about anything vehicle, road or driving-related in Kansas. For example, you can get the exact wording of the law regarding a traffic ticket you might get. If you're just curious about the various vehicular laws of Kansas, the Kansas Legislature Web site has everything you need.

How to Use the Code

Sometimes, a certain law can be found in several places in the Vehicle code, which makes it rather confusing for anyone without a law degree.

If you know the code you're looking for, you can search for it by its number. You can also search by keyword for items that are less specific. For example, if you own an automobile repair shop and need to know the law about disposal of used motor oil, you can search the index for "used oil" or other related words.

Every state law in Kansas is covered, including vehicle laws. Topics range from antifreeze compounds, DUIs, and fair trade, to abandoned vehicles, motor oil disposal, and seat belts. Some of the codes most often referenced by drivers include:

Chapter 8, Article 2: Driver's Licenses

• Classes of driver's licenses

• Licenses required

• Applications for licenses other than renewals

• Persons exempt from license

Article 10: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

• Test results admissible in prosecutions

• Alcohol and drug safety action program

• Determination by prosecuting attorney of whether diversion agreement to be allowed

• Preliminary screening test of breath for alcohol concentration

• Suspension and restriction of driving privileges for test refusal

• Victim impact statement and restitution requirements

Article 15: Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Rules of the Road

• Required obedience to lawful order of police officer or fireman

• Application of traffic laws to highway construction or maintenance operations

• Official traffic-control devices

• Traffic-control signal legend

Article 21: Uniform Act Regulating Traffic; Parties, Arrests, Citations, Procedures and Penalties

• Offenses by persons owning or controlling vehicles

• Traffic citation; procedure

• Appearance bond

• Authority of officer at scene of accident

• Failure to comply with traffic citation

• Citation for illegally parked, standing or stopped vehicle

• Classification of violations

Article 25: Seat Belts

• Exceptions

• Fines

• Manufacturer warranty on safety belts