Chapter 10.01 OLATHE TRAFFIC ORDINANCE
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Sections:
- Article 1. DEFINITIONS
- Article 2. SCOPE OF ORDINANCE
- Article 3. OBEDIENCE TO AND EFFECT OF TRAFFIC LAWS
- 10.01.005 Required Obedience to Traffic Laws.
- 10.01.006 Obedience to Authorized Persons Directing Traffic.
- 10.01.006.1 Compliance with Lawful Order or Direction of Uniformed School Crossing Guards.
- 10.01.006.2 Compliance with Regulations in Road Construction Zone; Flagman.
- 10.01.007 Persons Riding Animals or Driving Animal-Drawn Vehicles.
- 10.01.008 Persons Working On Highways; Exceptions.
- 10.01.009 Public Officers and Employees to Obey Ordinance; Exceptions.
- 10.01.010 Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
- Article 4. TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKERS
- 10.01.011 Manual and Specifications for Traffic-Control Devices.
- 10.01.012 Obedience to and Required Traffic-Control Devices; Presumption of Legality.
- 10.01.013 Traffic-Control Signal Legend.
- 10.01.013.1 Traffic Control Signal Preemption Devices.
- 10.01.014 Pedestrian-Control Signals.
- 10.01.015 Flashing Signals.
- 10.01.016 Lane-Direction-Control Signals.
- 10.01.017 Display of Unauthorized Signs, Signals or Markings.
- 10.01.018 Interference with Official Traffic-Control Devices or Railroad Signs or Signals.
- 10.01.019 Designation of Crosswalks and Safety Zones.
- 10.01.020 Play Streets, Temporary.
- 10.01.021 Traffic Lanes.
- Article 5. ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS; DUTIES
- 10.01.023 Accident Involving Death or Personal Injuries; Duties of Drivers, Reports; Penalties.
- 10.01.024 Accident Involving Damage to Vehicle or Other Property. (Repealed)
- 10.01.025 Duty of Driver to Give Certain Information after Accident; Failure to Provide Proof of Liability Insurance or Financial Security; Duty to Render Aid after Accident; Proof of Liability Insurance or Financial Security by Electronic Means, Restrictions.
- 10.01.026 Duty upon Striking Unattended Vehicle or Other Property.
- 10.01.026.1 Removal of Vehicle from Roadway after Accident.
- 10.01.027 Duty to Report Accidents.
- 10.01.028 False Reports.
- Article 6. SERIOUS TRAFFIC OFFENSES
- 10.01.029 Reckless Driving; Penalties.
- 10.01.029.1 Careless Driving; Penalties.
- 10.01.030 Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs – Penalties.
- 10.01.030.1 Driving a Commercial Motor Vehicle Under the Influence – Penalties.
- 10.01.030.2 Preliminary Breath Test.
- 10.01.030.3 Ignition Interlock Devices; Tampering.
- 10.01.030.4 Impounded Motor Vehicle; Disposition; When.
- 10.01.030.5 Commercial Driver’s Licenses – Diversion Agreements Not Allowed.
- 10.01.030.6 Refusing to Submit to Test(s) to Determine the Presence of Alcohol or Drugs. (Repealed 7/19/22)
- 10.01.031 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Police Officer.
- Article 7. SPEED REGULATIONS
- 10.01.032 Speed Limitations; Basic Rule.
- 10.01.033 Maximum Speed Limits.
- 10.01.034 Minimum Speed Regulations.
- 10.01.035 Special Speed Limitation on Motor-Driven Cycle.
- 10.01.035.1 Special Speed Limitations Applicable to Certain Vehicles and Portions of Highways.
- 10.01.036 Charging Speed Violations.
- 10.01.037 Racing on Highways.
- Article 8. DRIVING ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROADWAY; OVERTAKING AND PASSING; USE OF ROADWAY
- 10.01.038 Driving on Right Side of Roadway; Exceptions.
- 10.01.039 Passing Vehicles Proceeding in Opposite Directions.
- 10.01.040 Overtaking a Vehicle or Bicycle on the Left.
- 10.01.040.1 Passing a Stationary Waste Collection Vehicle.
- 10.01.041 When Passing on the Right is Permitted.
- 10.01.042 Limitations on Overtaking on the Left.
- 10.01.043 Further Limitations on Driving on Left of Center of Roadway.
- 10.01.044 No-Passing Zones.
- 10.01.045 One-Way Roadways and Rotary Traffic Islands.
- 10.01.046 Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
- 10.01.047 Following Too Closely.
- 10.01.048 Driving on Divided Highways; Left and U Turns; Controlled-Access Highways.
- Article 9. TURNING AND STARTING AND SIGNALS ON STOPPING AND TURNING
- 10.01.049 Turning.
- 10.01.050 Right, Left and U Turns at Intersections; Obedience To.
- 10.01.051 U Turns; Where Prohibited.
- 10.01.052 Turning on Curve or Crest of Grade Prohibited.
- 10.01.053 Starting Parked Vehicle.
- 10.01.054 Turning Movements and Required Signals.
- 10.01.055 Signals by Hand and Arm or Signal Lamps.
- 10.01.056 Methods of Giving Signals.
- Article 10. RIGHT-OF-WAY
- 10.01.057 Vehicles Approaching or Entering Intersection.
- 10.01.058 Vehicle Turning Left.
- 10.01.059 Stop Signs and Yield Signs.
- 10.01.060 Vehicle Entering Roadway.
- 10.01.061 Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
- 10.01.061.1 Passing When Near Stationary Authorized Emergency Vehicle.
- 10.01.062 Highway Construction and Maintenance.
- 10.01.062.1 Utility and Telecommunications Vehicles.
- Article 11. PEDESTRIANS
- 10.01.063 Pedestrians; Obedience to Traffic-Control Devices and Traffic Regulations.
- 10.01.064 Pedestrians’ Right-of-Way in Crosswalks; Control Signals.
- 10.01.064.1 School Crossing Guard; Disobeying.
- 10.01.065 Crossing at Other Than Crosswalks; Jaywalking.
- 10.01.066 Drivers to Exercise Due Care.
- 10.01.067 Pedestrians to Use Right Half of Crosswalks.
- 10.01.068 Pedestrians on Highways.
- 10.01.069 Pedestrians Soliciting Rides or Business.
- 10.01.070 Driving Through Safety Zone Prohibited.
- 10.01.071 Pedestrians Right-of-Way on Sidewalks.
- 10.01.072 Pedestrians Yield to Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
- 10.01.073 Blind Pedestrian Right-of-Way.
- 10.01.074 Pedestrian Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs.
- 10.01.075 Bridge or Railroad Signals.
- Article 12. SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED
- 10.01.076 Obedience to Signal Indicating Approach of Train.
- 10.01.077 All Vehicles Must Stop at Certain Railroad Grade Crossings.
- 10.01.078 Certain Vehicles Must Stop at All Railroad Grade Crossings.
- 10.01.079 Moving Heavy Equipment at Railroad Grade Crossing.
- 10.01.080 Emerging from Alley or Private Driveway or Building.
- 10.01.081 Overtaking and Passing School Bus.
- 10.01.082 Overtaking and Passing Church Bus or Day Care Program Bus.
- Article 13. STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING
- 10.01.083 Stopping, Standing or Parking Outside Business or Residence Districts.
- 10.01.084 Removal of Vehicles.
- 10.01.085 Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places.
- 10.01.086 Stopping or Parking on Roadways.
- 10.01.087 Accessible Parking.
- 10.01.087.1 Accessible Parking; Revoked or Suspended Devices.
- 10.01.088 Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited.
- 10.01.089 Stall Parking.
- 10.01.090 Blocking Traffic; Narrow Streets; Stopping; When.
- 10.01.091 Parking on Narrow Streets; Signs.
- 10.01.092 Parking in Alley.
- 10.01.093 Parking Disabled and Other Vehicles.
- 10.01.094 Parking Adjacent to Schools; Signs.
- 10.01.095 Stopping or Parking in Hazardous or Congested Places; Signs.
- 10.01.096 Parking Prohibited at All Times in Designated Places.
- 10.01.097 Limited Time Parking Zones.
- 10.01.098 Commercial and Delivery Vehicles: Loading and Unloading; Blocking Traffic; Removal of Vehicle; Duty of Police Department.
- 10.01.099 Loading, Unloading or Special Zones.
- 10.01.100 Citation on Illegally Parked Vehicles.
- 10.01.101 Failure to Comply With Traffic Citation Attached to Parked Vehicle.
- 10.01.102 Presumption in Reference to Illegal Parking.
- Article 14. MISCELLANEOUS RULES
- 10.01.103 Using Headphones or Television Receivers in Vehicles. (Repealed)
- 10.01.104 Inattentive Driving.
- 10.01.104.1 Allowing Use of Motor Vehicle in Violation of K.S.A. 8-1014.
- 10.01.105 Littering from a Motor Vehicle.
- 10.01.106 Transportation of Alcoholic Beverage.
- 10.01.107 Unattended Motor Vehicle; Ignition; Key and Brakes.
- 10.01.108 Obstruction of Driver’s View or Driving Mechanism.
- 10.01.109 Coasting.
- 10.01.109.1 Motorized Skateboards. (Repealed 7/19/23)
- 10.01.110 Following Fire Apparatus Prohibited.
- 10.01.111 Crossing Fire Hose.
- 10.01.112 Putting Glass, Etc., on Highway Prohibited.
- 10.01.113 Stop When Traffic Obstructed.
- 10.01.114 Snowmobile Operation Limited. (Repealed 7/19/23)
- 10.01.114.1 Unlawful Operation of All-Terrain Vehicle or Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle. (Repealed 7/19/23)
- 10.01.114.2 Unlawful Operation of Low-Speed Vehicle. (Repealed 7/19/23)
- 10.01.114.3 Unlawful Operation of a Micro Utility Truck. (Repealed 7/19/23)
- 10.01.114.4 Unlawful Operation of a Golf Cart. (Repealed 7/19/23)
- 10.01.114.5 Unlawful Operation of a Work-Site Utility Vehicle. (Repealed 7/19/23)
- 10.01.115 Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons 14 Years of Age and Older.
- 10.01.115.1 Unlawful Riding on Vehicles – Persons Under Age Fourteen (14).
- 10.01.116 Driving Upon Sidewalk.
- 10.01.117 Limitations on Backing.
- 10.01.118 Driving Through or On Private Property to Avoid Traffic- Control Devices.
- 10.01.119 Parades and Processions.
- 10.01.120 Funeral Processions.
- 10.01.121 Military Forces.
- 10.01.122 Street Barriers.
- 10.01.123 Opening and Closing Vehicle Doors.
- 10.01.124 Riding in House Trailer or Mobile or Manufactured Home Prohibited.
- 10.01.125 Driving Across Lawns, Sidewalks, Yards, Crops, Etc.
- 10.01.126 Removal of Traffic Hazards.
- 10.01.126.1 Obstructing License Plates.
- 10.01.126.2 Use of Wireless Communication Devices.
- 10.01.126.3 Vehicle Identification Number Offenses – Possession Without Original VIN – Penalties – Vehicle Seizure and Disposition.
- 10.01.126.4 Autonomous Vehicles.
- Article 15. OPERATION OF BICYCLES, LOW POWER CYCLES AND MISCELLANEOUS VEHICLES AND DEVICES
- 10.01.127 Effect of Regulations.
- 10.01.128 Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles.
- 10.01.128.1 Safe Operation of Bicycles Required – Duties of Operator Upon Accident.
- 10.01.129 Riding on Bicycles; Seats; Riders Limited.
- 10.01.130 Clinging to Vehicles.
- 10.01.131 Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths.
- 10.01.132 Carrying Articles.
- 10.01.133 Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles.
- 10.01.134 Application of Sections 10.01.127 Through 10.01.133 to Motorized Bicycles.
- 10.01.135 Electric-Assisted Bicycles – Traffic Law Application.
- 10.01.135.1 Electric-Assisted Scooters – Traffic Law Application.
- 10.01.135.2 Motorized Skateboards.
- 10.01.135.3 Snowmobile Operation Limited.
- 10.01.135.4 Unlawful Operation of All-Terrain Vehicle or Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle.
- 10.01.135.5 Unlawful Operation of Low-Speed Vehicle.
- 10.01.135.6 Unlawful Operation of a Micro Utility Truck.
- 10.01.135.7 Unlawful Operation of a Golf Cart.
- 10.01.135.8 Unlawful Operation of a Work-Site Utility Vehicle.
- 10.01.136 Use of Coasters, Roller Skates and Similar Devices Restricted.
- Article 16. SPECIAL RULES FOR MOTORCYCLES
- 10.01.137 Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Operating Motorcycles.
- 10.01.138 Riding on Motorcycles or Autocycles.
- 10.01.139 Operating Motorcycles on Roadways Laned for Traffic.
- 10.01.140 Clinging to Other Vehicles.
- 10.01.141 Motorcycle Footrests and Seat.
- 10.01.142 Equipment for Motorcycle Operator or Rider.
- Article 17. LIGHTS, BRAKES, HORNS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
- 10.01.143 Scope and Effect of Regulations.
- 10.01.144 When Lighted Lamps Required; Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps.
- 10.01.145 Visibility Distance and Mounted Height of Lamps.
- 10.01.146 Head Lamps on Motor Vehicles.
- 10.01.147 Tail Lamps.
- 10.01.148 Reflectors.
- 10.01.149 Stop Lamps and Turn Signals.
- 10.01.150 Application of Succeeding Sections.
- 10.01.151 Additional Equipment Required on Certain Vehicles.
- 10.01.152 Color of Clearance Lamps, Identification Lamps, Side Marker Lamps, Backup Lamps and Reflectors.
- 10.01.153 Mounting of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps and Side Marker Lamps.
- 10.01.154 Visibility of Reflectors, Clearance Lamps, and Marker Lamps.
- 10.01.155 Obstructed Lights Not Required.
- 10.01.156 Lamps or Flags on Projecting Loads.
- 10.01.157 Lamps on Parked Vehicles.
- 10.01.158 Lamps on Other Vehicles and Equipment.
- 10.01.159 Spot Lamps and Auxiliary Lamps.
- 10.01.160 Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
- 10.01.160.1 Wreckers, Tow Trucks or Car Carriers; Operation of Emergency Lights; When.
- 10.01.161 Signal Lamps and Signal Devices.
- 10.01.162 Vehicular Hazard Warning Lights.
- 10.01.163 Additional Lighting Equipment.
- 10.01.164 Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.
- 10.01.165 Use of Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.
- 10.01.166 Single-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment Permitted on Certain Vehicles.
- 10.01.167 Alternate Road-Lighting Equipment on Certain Vehicles; Limitations on Speed.
- 10.01.168 Number of Driving Lamps Required or Permitted.
- 10.01.169 Special Restrictions on Lamps.
- 10.01.169.1 Transportation Network Lighting Device.
- 10.01.170 School Buses.
- 10.01.171 Lighting Equipment and Warning Devices on Church Buses and Day Care Program Buses.
- 10.01.172 Highway Construction and Maintenance Vehicles.
- 10.01.173 Brakes; Performance Requirements.
- 10.01.174 Horns and Warning Devices.
- 10.01.174.1 Flares or Warning Devices; Vehicles Subject to Requirements; Use, When Required; Unlawful Acts; Compliance with Federal Requirements.
- 10.01.174.2 Display of Vehicular Hazard Warning Signal Lamps and Warning Devices by Certain Stopped or Disabled Vehicles.
- 10.01.175 Noise Prevention; Mufflers.
- 10.01.175.1 Engine Noise.
- 10.01.176 Mirrors.
- 10.01.176.1 Air Conditioning Equipment.
- 10.01.176.2 Television Receivers. (Repealed)
- 10.01.177 Windshields Must Be Unobstructed and Equipped With Wipers; Eye Protection.
- 10.01.178 Restrictions as to Tire Equipment.
- 10.01.178.1 Wide-Base Single Tires.
- 10.01.179 Spilling Loads on Highways Prohibited, Bond.
- 10.01.180 Trailers and Towed Vehicles; Drawbar Connections and Safety Hitch.
- 10.01.181 One-Way Glass and Sun Screening Devices.
- 10.01.182 Child Passenger Safety Restraining System.
- 10.01.182.1 Safety Belts.
- 10.01.182.2 Unlawful Riding on Vehicles; Persons Under Age 14. (Repealed 7/19/23)
- 10.01.182.3 Counterfeit Supplemental Restraint System Components and Nonfunctional Airbags.
- Article 18. EQUIPMENT ON MOTORCYCLES AND MOTOR-DRIVEN CYCLES
- 10.01.183 Head Lamps.
- 10.01.184 Tail Lamps.
- 10.01.185 Reflectors.
- 10.01.186 Stop Lamps.
- 10.01.187 Multiple-Beam Road-Lighting Equipment.
- 10.01.188 Lighting Equipment for Motor-Driven Cycles.
- 10.01.189 Brake Equipment Required.
- 10.01.189.1 Approval of Braking System by Secretary of Transportation.
- 10.01.190 Performance Ability of Brakes.
- 10.01.191 Other Equipment.
- Article 19. DRIVER’S LICENSE AND VEHICLE TAGS
- 10.01.192 Driver’s License.
- 10.01.193 Driver’s License in Possession.
- 10.01.193.1 Driver’s License - Change of Name/Address.
- 10.01.194 Driving While License Canceled, Suspended or Revoked – Penalty.
- 10.01.195 Driving in Violation of Restrictions.
- 10.01.195.1 Operation of a Motor Vehicle When a Habitual Violator.
- 10.01.196 Unauthorized Operator.
- 10.01.197 Unauthorized Minors.
- 10.01.198 Vehicle License; Illegal Tag.
- 10.01.199 Unlawful Use of License.
- 10.01.199.1 Unlawful Use of Identification Card.
- 10.01.200 Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance.
- Article 20. PENALTIES GENERALLY
- Article 21. OTHER TRAFFIC RELATED OFFENSES
- 10.01.205 Loud Sound Amplification Systems Prohibited.
- 10.01.206 Vehicle Height, Weight, Length and Width.
- 10.01.207 Exception for Rubber Tired Earth Scrapers.
- 10.01.208 Gross Weight Limits on Bridges.
- 10.01.209 Vehicles Approaching or Entering Intersections when the Official Traffic-Control Signal Is Inoperable.
- 10.01.210 Vehicular Battery in the Second Degree.
- Article 22. SEPARABILITY
- Article 23. TIME LIMITATIONS