Application of sections in article 15

8-1501. Application of sections in article 15. The provisions of this article relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles upon highways except: (a) Where a different place is specifically referred to in a given section; and (b) The provisions of K.S.A. 8-1566 through 8-1568 and the provisions of article 10 of chapter 8 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto, shall apply upon highways and elsewhere throughout the state. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1501; L. 2012, ch. 172, § 19; L. 2018, ch. 106, § 12; July 1. Source or prior law: 8-502. Cross References to Related Sections: Applicability of article to the operation of motorcycles, see 8-1593. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. The words "elsewhere throughout the state" herein are part of K.S.A. 8-1567 and apply to operation of motor vehicles upon private as well as public property. State v. Budden, 226 Kan. 150, 151, 152, 154, 595 P.2d 1138. 2. What constitutes a "traffic offense" as defined in K.S.A. 8-2117(d) examined; driving with suspended license (K.S.A. 8-262) held not within definition. State v. Frazier, 248 Kan. 963, 971, 811 P.2d 1240 (1991). 3. Mentioned; obstructing officers in conducting a traffic stop is not a felony obstruction. State v. Kelley, 38 Kan. App. 2d 224, 227, 162 P.3d 832 (2007). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026