8-1520a. Unlawful passing of stopped emergency vehicle or authorized vehicle engaged in highway construction.
179 words·~1 min read·
/ks/chapter-8/8-1520aA research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
8-1520a. Unlawful passing of stopped emergency vehicle or authorized vehicle engaged in highway construction.
(a)The driver of a vehicle shall not overtake and pass another vehicle when approaching within 100 feet of:
(1)A stationary authorized emergency vehicle on a highway that consists of two lanes carrying traffic in opposite directions, when the authorized emergency vehicle is making use of visual signals meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1720 , and amendments thereto, or subsection
(d)of K.S.A. 8-1722 , and amendments thereto; or
(2)a stationary authorized vehicle which is obviously and actually engaged in work on a highway that consists of two lanes carrying traffic in opposite directions, when such vehicle displays flashing lights meeting the requirements of K.S.A. 8-1731 , and amendments thereto.
(b)From and after the effective date of this act, and prior to July 1, 2007, a law enforcement officer shall issue a warning citation to anyone violating the provisions of paragraph
(2)of subsection (a).
(c)This section shall be part of and supplemental to the uniform act regulating traffic on highways.