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2016 Statute
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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. |
History: L. 2000, ch. 179, § 1; L. 2006, ch. 133, § 1; July 1. |
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