Traffic stops
Getting pulled over, documents, searches, and what happens roadside.
20 sections
- Traffic StopsK.S.A. 22-2402 — a stop on reasonable suspicion, a name, address and explanation on demand, and the license handed over
- A Traffic TicketK.S.A. 8-2118 — a uniform fine schedule, payment before the court date, and fines doubled in construction and school zones
- Driving Without a License, or While SuspendedK.S.A. 8-262 — a class B misdemeanor the first time, class A after, and 90 more days added to the suspension
- The Restricted License for Young DriversK.S.A. 8-2,101 — a restricted license at 15 after a year on a permit, 50 supervised hours, and limits until six months past 16
- Reckless DrivingK.S.A. 8-1566 — willful or wanton disregard for safety, and five to 90 days or a fine of $25 to $500 the first time
- Passing a School BusK.S.A. 8-1556 — stop for flashing red lights from either direction, $315 on the schedule and $750 for a second within five years
- After a CrashK.S.A. 8-1602 — stop and stay, a class A misdemeanor if anyone is hurt or damage reaches $1,000, and a felony for great bodily harm
- Seat Belts and Car SeatsK.S.A. 8-2504 — a $30 fine for an adult without a belt, $60 under 18, and $60 for a child not in the right seat
- Sirens, and Moving OverK.S.A. 8-1530 — pull over for an approaching siren, and move over or slow down for a stopped emergency vehicle
- Fleeing or Eluding an OfficerK.S.A. 8-1568 — a class B misdemeanor the first time, and a felony with a roadblock, reckless driving, a crash or five moving violations
- The Insurance RequirementK.S.A. 40-3104 — insurance on the vehicle, proof on a phone, and a class B misdemeanor with a $300 to $1,000 fine
- Open ContainerK.S.A. 8-1599 — sealed or in the trunk, and a misdemeanor up to $200 or six months
- Motorcycle Helmets and Eye ProtectionK.S.A. 8-1598 — a helmet under 18, and eye protection for every operator without a windscreen
- Your Phone Behind the WheelK.S.A. 8-15,111 — no writing, sending or reading texts while driving, and $60 on the schedule
- The Instruction PermitK.S.A. 8-2,100 — at 14, for one year, with a licensed driver at least 21 in the front seat and no phone
- The Farm PermitK.S.A. 8-296 — at 14 for someone who lives or works on a farm, for farm work and the drive to school
- Window TintK.S.A. 8-1749a — total light transmission of at least 35%, nonreflective, and only a strip at the top of the windshield
- Driving on an Ignition InterlockK.S.A. 8-1015 — a $100 application to drive on an interlock during the suspension, and a year more for breaking its terms
- Horses and Buggies on the RoadK.S.A. 8-1504 — a rider or a buggy has a driver's rights and duties
- The Lemon LawK.S.A. 50-645 — defects reported within the warranty or one year, and a replacement or refund after reasonable attemptsalso here
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