KansasSB 82025–2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

Requiring drivers to proceed with due caution when passing stationary vehicles displaying hazard warning lights.

Sponsored By: Committee on Transportation

Signed by Governor

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Drivers must move over near stopped vehicles

Kansas drivers must use caution near stopped or parked vehicles showing hazard lights, flares, cones, signs, or reflective triangles. On highways with at least two lanes going their way, drivers must move to a lane not beside the vehicle when safe. If moving over is unsafe or impossible, or on other highways, drivers must slow down. They must keep a safe speed for road, weather, and traffic conditions. Unlawful passing carries a $75 fine per violation.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Committee on Transportation

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 277 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/23/2026

Yea: 119 Nay: 0

Yes: 119 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/23/2026

Yea: 39 Nay: 0

Yes: 39 • No: 0

House vote • 3/10/2025

Final Action - Passed

Yes: 119 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor on Friday, March 21, 2025

    3/21/2025Senate
  2. Enrolled and presented to Governor on Friday, March 14, 2025

    3/14/2025Senate
  3. Final Action - Passed; Yea 119, Nay 0, Absent 6

    3/10/2025House
  4. Committee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by House Committee on Transportation

    3/5/2025House
  5. Hearing: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 1:30 PM — Room 582-N

    2/27/2025House
  6. Received and Introduced

    2/7/2025House
  7. Referred to House Committee on Transportation

    2/7/2025House
  8. Consent Calendar Passed

    2/6/2025Senate
  9. Committee Report recommending bill be passed and placed on Consent Calendar by Senate Committee on Transportation

    1/28/2025Senate
  10. Hearing: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 8:30 AM — Room 546-S

    1/23/2025Senate
  11. Referred to Senate Committee on Transportation

    1/16/2025Senate
  12. Introduced

    1/15/2025Senate

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