Headlamps; modulation systems

8-1801. Headlamps; modulation systems. (a) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one headlamp which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this article. (b) Every headlamp upon every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle shall be located at a height of not more than 54 inches nor less than 24 inches to be measured as set forth in subsection (b) of K.S.A. 8-1704, and amendments thereto. (c) Any headlamp, required by this section, may be wired with a headlamp modulation system provided the headlamp modulation system complies with federal standards established by 49 C.F.R. § 571.108. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1801; L. 2013, ch. 26, § 1; July 1. Source or prior law: 8-582(b), (c). CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Mini-bike operated on highway is vehicle for which insurance is required under K.S.A. 40-3101 et seq. Kresyman v. State Farm Ins., 5 Kan. App. 2d 666, 623 P.2d 524. 2. Farm premises insurance covered accident involving unregistered motorcycle crossing highway dividing farm premises; motorcycle not subject to registration under facts. Farm Bur. Mut. Ins. Co. v. Kurtenbach, 265 Kan. 465, 474, 961 P.2d 53 (1998). 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