Chapter 8 — AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES

8-1352. Same; notice to city or county; additional city or county requirements not in conflict authorized. Nothing in K.S.A. 8-1349 through 8-1351, and amendments thereto, shall be construed to prohibit any city or county from requiring: (a) A law enforcement or nonlaw enforcemen…

8-1401. Definitions applicable to uniform act regulating traffic on highways. As used in this act, the words and phrases defined in the sections of article 14 of chapter 8 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendatory thereof or supplemental thereto, shall have the meanings re…

8-1402. "Alley" defined. "Alley" means a street or highway intended to provide access to the rear or side of lots or buildings in urban districts and not intended for the purpose of through vehicular traffic. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1402; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions…

8-1402a. "All-terrain vehicle" defined. "All-terrain vehicle" means any motorized nonhighway vehicle, other than an electric-assisted bicycle, that is 55 inches or less in width measured from the outside of one tire rim to the outside of the other tire rim, having a dry weight of…

8-1403. "Arterial street" defined. "Arterial street" means any U.S. or state numbered route, controlled access highway or other major radial or circumferential street or highway designated by local authorities within their respective jurisdictions as part of a major arterial syst…

8-1404. "Authorized emergency vehicle" defined; exemptions. "Authorized emergency vehicle" means such fire department vehicles or police bicycles or police vehicles which are publicly owned; motor vehicles operated by ambulance services permitted by the emergency medical services…

8-1405. "Bicycle" defined. "Bicycle" means every device propelled by human power upon which any person may ride, having two (2) tandem wheels, either of which is more than fourteen (14) inches in diameter. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1405; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Use of bic…

8-1406. "Bus" defined. "Bus" means every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than ten (10) passengers and used for the transportation of persons; and every motor vehicle, other than a taxicab, designed and used for the transportation of persons for compensation. History: L. …

8-1407. "Business district" defined. "Business district" means the territory contiguous to and including a highway when within any six hundred (600) feet along such highway there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including but not limited to hotels, banks …

8-1408. "Cancellation of a driver's license" defined. "Cancellation of a driver's license" means the annulment or termination by formal action of the division of a person's driver's license because of some error or defect in the license or because the licensee is not entitled to …

8-1409. "Commission," "secretary" and "department" defined. (a) "Commission" means the secretary of transportation. (b) "Secretary" means the secretary of transportation. (c) "Department" means the department of transportation. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1409; L. 1975, ch. 426…

8-1410. "Controlled-access highway" defined. "Controlled-access highway" means every highway, street or roadway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access to or from the same, except at such points only and in such ma…

8-1411. "Crosswalk" defined. "Crosswalk" means: (a) That part of a roadway at an intersection included within the connections of the lateral lines of sidewalks on opposite sides of the highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traversable …

8-1412. "Director" defined. "Director" means the director of vehicles. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1412; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Ar…

8-1413. "Division" defined. "Division" means the division of vehicles of the department of revenue. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1413; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES …

8-1414. "Divided highway" defined. "Divided highway" means a highway divided into two (2) or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or by a clearly indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular traffic. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, …

8-1414a. "Drawbar" defined. "Drawbar" means a bar across the rear of a motor vehicle, or a device securely attached to the motor vehicle, which maintains a fixed position and to which a towbar may be coupled. History: L. 1978, ch. 42, § 4; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COOR…

8-1415. "Driveaway-towaway operations" defined. "Driveaway-towaway operations" means any operation in which any motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer, singly or in combination, new or used, constitutes the commodity being transported, when one set or more of wheels of any such ve…

8-1416. "Driver" defined. "Driver" means every person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1416; July 1. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Defective cruise control no defense to violation of speeding statute (K.S.A. 8-1336); absolute liability…

8-1417. "Driver's license" defined. "Driver's license" means any license to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of this state. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1417; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions: License for operation of motorized bicycle; issuance to person whose l…

8-1418. "Essential parts" defined. "Essential parts" means all integral and body parts of a vehicle of a type required to be registered hereunder, the removal, alteration or substitution of which would tend to conceal the identity of the vehicle or substantially alter its appeara…

8-1419. "Explosives" defined. "Explosives" means any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion, and which contains any oxidizing and combustive units or other ingredients in such proportions, quantities, or…

8-1420. "Farm tractor" defined. "Farm tractor" means every motor vehicle designed and used primarily as a farm implement for drawing plows, mowing machines and other implements of husbandry, and such term shall include every self-propelled implement of husbandry. History: L. 1974…

8-1421. "Flammable liquid" defined. "Flammable liquid" means any liquid which has a flash point of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, or less, as determined by a tagliabue or equivalent closed-cup test device. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1421; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATI…

8-1422. "Foreign vehicle" defined. "Foreign vehicle" means every vehicle of a type required to be registered hereunder brought into this state from another state, territory or country other than in the ordinary course of business by or through a manufacturer or dealer and not reg…

8-1423. "Gross weight" defined. "Gross weight" means the weight of a vehicle without load plus the weight of any load thereon. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1423; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Me…

8-1424. "Highway" defined. "Highway" means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1424; July 1. Attorney General's Opinions…

8-1425. "House trailer" defined. (a) "House trailer" means: (1) A trailer or semitrailer which is designed, constructed and equipped as a dwelling place, living abode or sleeping place, either permanently or temporarily, and is equipped for use as a conveyance on streets and high…

8-1426. "Identifying numbers" defined. "Identifying numbers" means the numbers, and letters, if any, on a vehicle designated by the division for the purpose of identifying the vehicle. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1426; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL Ge…

8-1427. "Implement of husbandry" defined. "Implement of husbandry" means every vehicle designed or adapted and used exclusively for agricultural operations and only incidentally moved or operated upon the highways. Such term shall include, but not be limited to, a fertilizer spre…

8-1428. "Intersection" defined. "Intersection" means: (a) The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, …

8-1428a. "Interstate system" defined. "Interstate system" means the national system of interstate and defense highways. History: L. 1984, ch. 44, § 2; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVIS…

8-1429. "Laned roadway" defined. "Laned roadway" means a roadway which is divided into two (2) or more clearly marked lanes for vehicular traffic. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1429; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Docum…

8-1430. "License" and "license to operate a motor vehicle" defined. "License" or "license to operate a motor vehicle" means any driver's license or any other license or permit to operate a motor vehicle issued under, or granted by, the laws of this state, including: (a) Any tempo…

8-1431. "Lienholder" defined. "Lienholder" means a person holding a security interest in a vehicle. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1431; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES …

8-1432. "Local authorities" defined. "Local authorities" means the Kansas turnpike authority and every city, county and other local board or body having authority to adopt ordinances or regulations relating to vehicular traffic under the constitution and laws of this state. Histo…

8-1433. "Mail" defined. "Mail" means to deposit in the United States mail properly addressed and with postage prepaid. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1433; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings R…

8-1434. "Manufacturer" defined. "Manufacturer" means every person engaged in the business of constructing or assembling vehicles of a type required to be registered in this state. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1434; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General…

8-1435. "Metal tire" defined. "Metal tire" means every tire, the surface of which in contact with the highway, is wholly or partly of metal or other hard non-resilient material. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1435; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General P…

8-1436. "Motor home" defined. "Motor home" means every motor vehicle designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping or travel use. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1436; L. 2013, ch. 92, § 3; July 1. Cross References to Related Sections: "Mobile home" and "r…

8-1437. "Motor vehicle" defined. "Motor vehicle" means every vehicle, other than a motorized bicycle, electric-assisted bicycle or a motorized wheelchair, that is self-propelled and every vehicle which is propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, but not o…

8-1438. "Motorcycle" defined. "Motorcycle" means every motor vehicle, including autocycles, having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding an electric-assisted bicycle or a tractor. H…

8-1439. "Motor-driven cycle" defined. "Motor-driven cycle" means every motorcycle, including every motor scooter, with a motor which produces not to exceed five brake horsepower, and every bicycle with motor attached, except a motorized bicycle or an electric-assisted bicycle. Hi…

8-1439a. "Motorized bicycle" defined. "Motorized bicycle" means every device, other than an electric-assisted bicycle, having two tandem wheels or three wheels that may be propelled by either human power or helper motor, or by both, and that has: (a) A motor that produces not mor…

8-1439b. History: L. 1980, ch. 42, § 3; Repealed, L. 2000, ch. 179, § 25; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents U…

8-1439c. "Motorized wheelchair" defined. "Motorized wheelchair" means any self-propelled vehicle designed specifically for use by a physically disabled person that is incapable of a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour. History: L. 1992, ch. 166, § 4; July 1. Previous | Next LEGI…

8-1440. "Nonresident" defined. "Nonresident" means every person who is not a resident of this state. History: L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1440; July 1. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES…

8-1441. "Nonresident's operating privilege" defined. "Nonresident's operating privilege" means the privilege conferred upon a nonresident by the laws of this state pertaining to the operation by such person of a motor vehicle, or the use of a vehicle owned by such person, in this…

8-1442. "Official traffic-control devices" defined. "Official traffic-control devices" means all signs, signals, markings, and devices, not inconsistent with this act, placed or erected by authority of a public body or official having jurisdiction for the purpose of regulating, w…

8-1443. "Owner" defined. "Owner" means a person, other than a lienholder, having the property in or title to a vehicle; and such term includes a person entitled to the use and possession of a vehicle subject to a security interest in another person, but excludes a lessee under a …