When lighted lamps required

8-1703. When lighted lamps required. (a) Every vehicle, except as provided in subsection (b), upon a highway within this state, at all times shall display lighted head and other lamps and illuminating devices as required for different classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles: (1) From sunset to sunrise; (2) when due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, including smoke or fog, persons and vehicles on the highway are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet ahead; or (3) when windshield wipers are in continuous use as a result of rain, sleet or snow. Stop lights, turn signals and other signaling devices shall be lighted as prescribed for the use of such devices. (b) Motorcycles, motor-driven cycles and motorized bicycles manufactured after January 1, 1978, shall display lighted head and tail lights at all times that such vehicles are operated on any highway. (c) Law enforcement officers shall issue a warning citation to anyone violating subsection (a)(3). History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1703; L. 1982, ch. 45, § 1; L. 1990, ch. 49, § 1; L. 2006, ch. 182, § 3; July 1. Source or prior law: 8-581(a). Attorney General's Opinions: Motor vehicle inspection. 83-147. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Violation hereunder; appellate court may take judicial notice of time at which sun set. Martin v. Kansas Dept. of Revenue, 38 Kan. App. 2d 1, 3, 6, 163 P.3d 313 (2007). 2. Sufficient evidence found to support violation of statute. State v. Duncan, 44 Kan. App. 2d 1029, 242 P.3d 1271 (2010). 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