Driving limitations on divided highways and controlled-access highways; certain turns prohibited; parking prohibited, when

8-1524. Driving limitations on divided highways and controlled-access highways; certain turns prohibited; parking prohibited, when. No person shall: (a) Drive a vehicle over, upon or across any intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways on divided highways; (b) make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn on the interstate system; (c) make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn over, across or within any intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways on a divided highway, except this subsection (c) does not prohibit making a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn through an opening provided and surfaced for the purpose of public use for such turning movement; (d) make a left turn or a semicircular or "U" turn on a divided highway wherever such turn is specifically prohibited by a sign or signs placed by the authority having jurisdiction over that highway; (e) drive any vehicle on a divided highway except on the proper roadway provided for that purpose and in the proper direction and to the right of the intervening space, physical barrier or a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic between roadways unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official traffic-control devices or police officers; (f) drive any vehicle onto or from any controlled-access highway except at such entrances and exits as are established by the authority having jurisdiction over such highway; (g) use controlled-access highway right of way for parking vehicles or mobile equipment, or stacking of materials or equipment, for the purpose of servicing adjacent property; or (h) stop, stand or park vehicles on the right of way of controlled-access highways except for: (1) Stopping of disabled vehicles; (2) stopping to give aid in an emergency; (3) stopping in compliance with directions of a police officer or other emergency or safety official; (4) stopping due to illness or incapacity of driver; or (5) parking in designated parking or rest areas. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1524; L. 1981, ch. 44, § 1; L. 1983, ch. 40, § 1; April 14. Source or prior law: 8-539a. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Left turn across double yellow lines not prohibited in absence of physical barrier or dividing section designed to impede traffic. Every v. Jefferson Ins. Co. of N.Y., 4 Kan. App. 2d 715, 719, 720, 610 P.2d 645. 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